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Local Groceries
A list and description of the island's grocery store options and the local farmer's markets.
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Our Favorite Beaches
While Soul Shine sits right on an amazingly beautiful beach, St. Croix is replete with some of the most beautiful strands in the world, each with its own character.
Historic Sites
St. Croix has had quite a history, from the native Taino, Arawak, and later Carib peoples, to Columbus, and on to be ruled or claimed by Spain, the Netherlands, England, France, the Knights of Malta, Denmark, and finally, the United States.
Our Favorites
Our favorite restaurants and shops, with contact information, hours, and descriptions.
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Snorkeling and Diving
Soul Shine puts you in the heart of some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world, including the amazing Buck Island Reef National Monument.
Area Attractions
St. Croix is rich with things to do. Here is a list of attractions, festivals, and information about shopping and the famous rum distilleries that can be visited for tours and tastings. There is always something fascinating to see and do in this paradise.
Weather in St. Croix
The weather in St. Croix is almost always delightful. The high season is from December - April, when it is cold up north, but the island is basking in mild temperatures with little rainfall, but January to March is generally the sweet spot.
One thing that makes St. Croix especially pleasant in February and March is the trade wind. An 82°F afternoon with a steady Caribbean breeze can feel remarkably comfortable.
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April is very still good, but slightly warmer, with rainfall beginning to become a little less predictable.
The "shoulder season" starts in May and June. It is still quite enjoyable, but hotter and more humid, with more showers.
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July, August, September and October are the least ideal weather-wise. It is hotter, more humid and wetter, and it's hurricane season. September through November can be particularly variable. The upside of the "low season" is that there are very few tourists on the island, so a visitor has the chance to really immerse in the Crucian culture and get a table in the wonderful restaurants without a reservation or long wait.
These rainier months bring lush, vibrant greenery to the island’s rainforests, perfect for nature walks and photography. This is the time to take a Rainforest Tour.
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This is also the time to take advantage of the bigger swells on the north shore, ideal for surfing and other water sports.
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Late November through December is good, but you're just coming out of the wetter part of the year. This is the "shoulder season" on the other side of "high season."
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