The Caribbean Island of St Croix lies in the United States Virgin Islands group, within the Caribbean Sea between North and South America. The Virgin Islands, of which the British Virgin Islands form the second part, are the western-most of the smaller, also called ‘lesser’ Antilles that form a half-circle around the Caribbean Sea and make up one of the world’s most popular tourist regions.
St Croix, with its 217km² (135 miles²), is the largest of the United States Virgin Islands and is separated from the other two major islands by a 50km (31 mile) stretch of sea. The east of the island is rocky and dry, while the higher lying west is more humid and sports the bountiful tropical forest and flora that Caribbean Islands are famed for. ... More
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St Croix
November 8th, 2011
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Exploring Grand Bahama
September 23rd, 2011
Travel Passion Grand Bahama is the only planned island in the Bahamas — this results in areas that are well – laid out, but quite a distance apart. Getting around in Freeport-Lucaya is very straightforward, and both the International Bazaar and the Port Lucaya Marketplace can easily be explored on foot. But to get a look at some of the more remote areas, rent a car and spread out the sights over two days. Start your day in the serene Garden of the Groves on Midshipman Road. ... More
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