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<\/a><\/p>\nCelebrity sightings<\/a> on St. Croix island are practically a daily affair. President Joe Biden and celebrity chef Digby Stridiron have second homes here, while a long list of actors, musicians, athletes, and politicians have also been seen vacationing on the island. What makes St. Croix so attractive for celebrities? The western side of the island offers blue-green Caribbean waters, picture perfect sunsets, and plenty of beach bars where you can take sips of the local Cruzan Rum between your swims and snorkel breaks.<\/p>\n Most celebrities have luxurious second homes on hilltops with unobstructed ocean views, located in the East End. If you\u2019re willing to pay top dollar, you can rent one of these villas for about $1,000 a night. If you want to relive a romantic scene from the hit television show The Bachelor<\/em>, get a room at\u00a0the Buccaneer Hotel<\/a>. A historic sugar mill on the hotel property and the private Whistle Beach were featured on the show as hot dinner dating spots. Notable guests who have stayed at the Buccaneer over the years include Johnny Carson, Michael Jackson, Lance Armstrong, and R.L. Stein (famed Goosebumps<\/em> author).<\/p>\n Drive or bike to Point Udall to see a picture-perfect sunrise at the easternmost point of the U.S. Then proceed to the St. Georgia Village Botanical Gardens for a stroll through courtyards and gardens in the remains of an old sugar factory — a popular spot for weddings and private events.<\/p>\n Buck Island Reef National Monument<\/a> has some of the richest protected coral reef in the Caribbean, making it the perfect place to swim, snorkel, and see marine plants and animals. Frederiksted, also known as \u201cthe freedom city\u201d, is a good place to learn about the history of the island. With a backdrop of cruise ships, Moko Jumbie stilts walkers, and carnival dancers, a small museum in Fort Frederik talks about Danish governors, sugar plantations, and the emancipation of slaves. In Christiansted, you can take a walking tour to trace the life of Alexander Hamilton<\/a>, who lived and worked in St Croix from 1765 to 1772.<\/p>\n One last thing: Americans<\/a> don’t need a passport or translator to travel to St. Croix (although you will need a REAL ID-compliant form of identification after October 1, 2020). With American infrastructure, West Indian culture, and Cruzan hospitality, St. Croix makes for an easy and affordable getaway<\/a>.<\/p>\nNon-Celebrity Activities<\/h1>\n
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