What is the dress code for St. Croix?
What is the dress code for St. Croix? While the island is pretty laid back, be sure to wear a shirt (or bathing suit cover-up) and shoes while walking around town or in restaurants and shops. Island dress may be casual, but bathing suits, short shorts, no shirt and/or shirts that are unbuttoned are frowned upon while walking around town or in stores.
What does St. Croix mean in English?
Visited by Christopher Columbus, who named it Santa Cruz, St. Croix (both names mean Holy Cross) was colonized by both the English and the Dutch in 1643, though the latter were driven out after quarrels.
How do you say hello in St. Croix?
- The first thing you say to someone as a greeting should be “Good Morning,” “Good Afternoon,” or “Good Night” depending on the time of day. ...
- Don't be surprised if people toot their car horns at you. ...
- Enjoy the slower pace.
How do people dress in St. Croix?
Life in the Caribbean is very laid back and the island dress code is pretty casual even in high season. Cotton clothes are the preferred style for comfort. Men usually do not wear ties or jackets and no one bothers with raincoats. During the day, shorts and sleeveless blouses or tees are the norm.
Is it safe to walk in St. Croix?
St Croix has no more of a crime problem than any other tourist destination. That is not to say there is no crime on the island, of course, St. Croix, like anywhere, is not crime free, so just take normal precautions. Almost 100% of the crime is locals against locals.
Can you wear camo in the Virgin islands?
Long pants and hiking shoes are recommended for hiking. You should also note that it is an offence for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing.
What religion is St. Croix?
As with many Caribbean islands, Christianity is the predominant religion on St. Croix, although there are several other religious and spiritual practices to be found here including Rastafarian, Islam, and Judaism.
What food is St. Croix known for?
Some of the more well-known Caribbean dishes you will find here on St. Croix are saltfish, conch in butter sauce, kallaloo, and fried kingfish steaks. Saltfish is fresh fish that has been salt-cured and dried until all the moisture has been extracted.
Can you wear red in St. Croix?
*It's illegal to shoot missiles at parade participants. --In St. Croix, you can't wear red in public... against the outdated law!
Can you swim in the ocean in St. Croix?
The east end of the beach is the best for swimming, the west end has great snorkeling.
Can you use American money in St. Croix?
Because it is a U.S. territory, the currency used on St. Croix is the U.S. Dollar. Credit cards are accepted by most St Croix businesses, however, there are still quite a few small businesses that only accept cash. ATM machines can be found at most banks, and many gas station convenience stores also have ATMs.
Is liquor expensive in St. Croix?
Taxes on beer, wine, and spirits in the US Virgin Islands is very low. In particular, you will find that spirits are much more favorably priced than elsewhere. You can take take 6 bottles back with you as long as one of the bottles is a product made in the Virgin Islands such as rum.
Is St. Croix crowded?
Well, honestly, St Croix is never crowded even in season though you may find some West End beaches busier on Cruise Ship days than on others. But, in the summer months, you'll find excursions are a bit less crowded and you may even find you have a beach to yourself on a weekday.
Is it OK to drink tap water in St. Croix?
The water in town and at most hotels is perfectly safe to drink. If you are in doubt simply ask. The water at most of the villas on the island is collected rain water that is stored in cisterns below the villas. It may be safe to drink, but we recommend buying bottled water for drinking purposes.