Saint Croix

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Saint Croix is the largest island of the U.S. Virgin Islands (82 square miles), a territory of the United States of America. This island of rolling hills, rainforest, and picturesque towns is the home of about 60,000 people.

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There are two towns on the island:

• Christiansted with a 2004 population of 3,000.
• Frederiksted with a 2004 population of a little over 800.

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• Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (IATA: STX) (ICAO: TISX). The airport is served by some major airlines and commuter flights between St. Croix and St. Thomas, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands. Non-stop jet service is available from Miami, Atlanta and Charlotte.

• Ferries run from Christiansted to Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas (75 minutes), with connections to other Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

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• Major car rental agencies are available. Also:
  • Judi of Croix Car Rentals, 877-903-2123
  • Skyline Car Rentals, 877-719-5990.

• Taxi All taxi drivers should carry a rate card with approved fares. Taxis have no meters and charge by zone. Baggage and waiting time are extra. Most will take you on an island tour for $30-$45 for two people, and another $15 per person for additional passengers. Authorized taxis have "TP" on the license plate and a dome light on the roof.
  • St. Croix Taxi Association, Rohlsen Airport, 340-778-1088.
  • Federation of St. Croix Taxi Association Inc. (Taxi, Vans, Safaris), 778-5587.
  • Antilles Taxi Service, Christiansted, 773-5020.
  • Caribbean Taxi and Tours, Christiansted, 773-9799.
  • Cruzan Taxi Association, Christiansted, 773-6388.
  • Combine Taxi and Tours, Frederiksted, 772-2828.
  • Frederiksted Taxi Service, Frederiksted, 772-4775.

• Tommy's Scooter Rentals, 340-332-2118.

• Island Lynx 340-713-LYNX, Year round ferry service to and from St. Thomas.

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• Buck Island Reef National Monument, boats from Christiansted.

• St. George Village Botanical Garden, 127 Estate St. George/Kingshill, Just north of Centerline Road, east of Frederiksted, Tel: 340-692-2874, [1]. Stroll about the grounds of the former plantation.

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• Divi Carina Bay Casino, 35 Estate Turner Hole, Tel: 877-FUN DIVI.

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• Cruzan Rum Distillery, in Frederiksted.

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St. Croix Coldwell Banker Land-de-Wilde Realty, Christiansted, St. Croix VI 00824, Offers beach front St. Croix vacation villas and condos for rent or to purchase. Includes photos, descriptions, amenities, and pricing calendar., 340-773-7000.

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Wikipedia:Saint Croix,_U.S._Virgin_Islands