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St. Croix Hotels European Plan
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Introduction to St. Croix
Christopher Columbus named the island
Santa Cruz (Holy Cross) when he landed on November 14, 1493. He
anchored his ship off the north shore but was quickly driven away by
the spears, arrows, and axes of the Carib Indians. The French laid
claim to the island in 1650; the Danes purchased it from them in
1773. Under their rule, the slave trade and sugar-cane fields
flourished until the latter half of the 19th century. Danish
influence still permeates the island today.
St. Croix is a lot more relaxed with friendlier
people than St. Thomas, although there have been acts of violence and hostility
against visitors in the past. It is nowhere near as inviting or welcoming as St.
John, and St. Croix doesn't approach the graciousness encountered in the British
Virgin Islands. Additionally, the introduction of gambling has brought a more
jaded Atlantic City or Las Vegas type of tourist to the island. Even with
gambling, St. Croix has a long way to go to reach the sharp edge projected by
the mass tourism of St. Thomas.
Additional Information about travel to St. Croix
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