Saint Croix belongs to the archipelago of the United States Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. The United States Virgin Islands consist of three islands, Saint Thomas, Saint John and Saint Croix. Saint Croix is located about 105 km southeast of Puerto Rico, and 1750 km southeast of Miami.

Saint Croix is a destination teeming with natural beauty, culture and tasty food. The island offers great beaches, rainforests and bioluminescent bays, but you can also experience the various historical and cultural sites. For example, the African- and Danish influenced Christiansted National Historic Site and the Salt River Bay, which is the only known place where the crew of the Columbus expedition set foot on what now is a US territory.

Food and drinks

For those who like varied food, you can find a variety of dishes on Saint Croix. The cuisine in the Virgin Islands is characterized by the interactions between Aboriginals and Europeans during the early stages of the exploration of the Caribbean. The Caribbean cuisine has many dishes and asking for recipes is worthless because they are cooking with memory and taste. They add a bit of this and that and it results in a masterpiece. Popular dishes include fish soup, which can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Salt Fish is also popular and side dishes such as rice, peas, potatoes, beans and more.

Weather and climate

The climate in the Virgin Islands is subtropical, which means that it is hot and relatively humid. The islands have a steady and even climate all year round, with temperatures of 32 degrees during the summer and 29 degrees in the winter. The best time to travel to the Virgin Islands is from December to May, when it’s a little bit cooler. Virgin Islands has its rain season from June to December which can result in hurricanes.