St. Croix: The Quiet Virgin - TravelLady 2-15-99 It doesn't take long to discover why St. Croix is affectionately known as "the quiet Virgin." The island sprawls over 84 square miles, yet life is as gentle here as the tropical breezes that tickle palm tree fronds.
On these isles, active days are a way of life - Dallas Morning News January 6, 2002 If you don't want to spend the day just sitting in the sun, the Virgin Islands offer plenty of opportunity for active vacations. (requires registration)
Off to the Virgin Islands - Travel Canoe January 12, 2001 Some people say the last virgin places in the Virgin Islands can be found on St. John.
A potpourri of Caribbean paradises - San Francisco Examiner February 16, 1997 The author takes you on a virtual tour of his favorite low-key islands offering a mini synopsis of his best finds.
St. Thomas Overview - Cruise Critic 1998 Steeped in history but as up-to-date as Fifth Avenue, the U.S. Virgin Islands are our corner of the Caribbean and, whether you view them landside, seaside or under the sea, there isn't a more beautiful place under the American flag.
St. John, An Island Paradise - Travel Canoe October 18, 1999 An idyllic oasis awash in deserted, white sand beaches is not reserved for the fairytale lore of Gilligan's Island.
There is more to a St. Croix Vacation than Sun and Beaches - VirginIsles.com Travelers looking to mix a little culture and history with time on the beach will find the island of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands a perfect vacation destination.
Island Report: The Hottest News from the Caribbean and the Bahamas - Travel+Leisure December 1997 The Hottest News from the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Every year, as the islands of the Caribbean and the Bahamas head into winter, there's a frenzy similar to that of Broadway producers gearing up for a new show.
St. Thomas - Beaches - travelfacts.com 2000 Overview of St. Thomas beaches and activities.
St. John on a Budget - Family Fun Magazine July 2000 You don't have to spend a fortune to take the family to St. John.
St. John: America's Caribbean Paradise - Great Explorations When Laurence Rockefeller transferred a major part of his St. John real estate holdings to the U.S. government in 1956, he created an untouched and unspoiled American paradise in the Caribbean for all to enjoy forever.
Getting Around St. Thomas is Half the Fun - Caribbean and Cruise Travel Magazine Unique story about the winding of the St. Thomas. Take a moment and see the island through this drivers eyes.
Carnival Time! - Suite 101 April 1, 2001 Carnival Baby! That translates into a month long Hol-i-day for all people of St. Thomas.
Sunlit, Shallow Reefs in a Turquoise Sea - Skin Diver Magazine May 1997 The water in the United States Virgin Islands is imbued with myriad shades of subtle blues and greens. Beneath its surface is a world even richer in color.
Islands in the sun - Canoe.com September 7, 1999 Nestled in the turquoise-blue sea, you'll find that the most well-known of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, offers all the exotic play of a vibrant aqua world.
Marine Creatures Roam Free Under Buck Island - Denver Post 2000 From its name you might expect a plethora of well-racked deer to be roaming the shores of Buck Island. But this uninhabited plot of land, designated as the only underwater national monument in the United States, is famed not for its landlocked wildlife but for its intricate maze of underwater coral.
RSD Travel Guide: U.S. Virgin Islands - Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine Diving options and the island scene on each of the three U.S. Virgin Islands.
U.S. Virgin Islands - Suite 101 January 26, 2002 Check it out: find out where to dine, shop and sightsee in the islands.
A Charlotte Amalie's Walkabout - Cruise Critic 1998 A walk in town is a chance to learn something about St. Thomas' history and check out the shops at the same time. Charlotte Amalie's historic district is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Soaking Up Island Life - Canoe.com November 30, 1999 Next time you soak up island life, chances are you'll be enjoying it on the move. The adventure travelling boom has people leaping off the sand and into action.
Secrets of St. Croix - San Francisco Gate February 13, 2000 Discovering the oft-overlooked 'middle child' of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Diving the American Caribbean - Skin Diver Magazine Showcases the U.S. Virgin islands from a divers perspective. Offers up some good travel and dive tips.
Camera Tips Always keep your film, tape, or computer disks out of the sun. Carry an extra supply of batteries, and be prepared to turn on your camera, camcorder, or laptop to prove to security personnel that the device is real. Always ask for hand inspection of film, which becomes clouded after successive exposures to airport X-ray machines, and keep videotapes and computer disks away from metal detectors.
Safe Shower When entering a hotel room for the first time, run the shower for a few minutes, without you being in the room. This will get rid of any build-up of spores that cause Legionaries disease.
Business: Banks are open Monday-Thursday, 9am-2.30pm, and Friday, 9am-2pm and 3.30-5pm. The main banks are Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Bank of Nova Scotia, Barclays, Chase Manhattan Bank, Citibank, First Federal, First VI Federal Savings Bank and the VI Community Bank. Shops are open 9am-5pm every day except Sunday but will open at other times when cruise ships arrive. Payment cards very widely accepted.
Medical Care: Medial Care - Red Hook Family Practice, St. Thomas
Cruz Bay Family Practice, St. John.
Twenty-four hour medical care available at two convenient locations for any problems that may occur during your holiday. Stateside trained staff in emergency medicine and family practice. Walk in or call for appointment at (809) or (340) 775-2303 or 776-6789. Emergencies 772-8348.
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