How Special is St. Croix

I was strolling along the waterfront last Friday night with a friend. The water was gently lapping the shore. Music from a local restaurant was playing. The Royal Palms were towering over us. The weather was a perfect 80 degrees and a breeze was slightly blowing. There was no one but us enjoying this scene. We felt like we were in a movie, and we both agreed that this place is just pure magic. It is heaven. And it is so completely undiscovered. We agreed that part of us is VERY happy about that - but as a realtor, I have to hope others find and enjoy St. Croix as I do.

Here's a good viewpoint from Virgin Islands Tourism Information:  "St. Croix's rich culture and history, along with its beautiful beaches and world-class recreational activities, create an experience unlike any other in the Caribbean.  Since the day Christopher Columbus first arrived at Salt River on St. Croix more than 500 years ago, sugar and rum have shaped the island's life and land. Fifty-four sugar mills, each with imposing windmill towers and factory chimneys, still rest in the shadows of stately eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century homes. Located on the west end of the island, Estate Whim Plantation is just one example of these 'greathouses.' With acres of rolling green hills, St.Croix's plantation estates also bore crops of okra, cabbage, corn, and other vegetables still prominent in Caribbean cuisine.

As the sugar industry declined after the 1960s, tourism became the most important industry on the island. Christiansted and Frederiksted, the two main towns of St. Croix, flourished as commercial ports during the eighteenth century and nineteenth century. Distinct architecture reflects the seven flags--Spanish, Dutch, British, French, Knights of Malta, Danish, and American -- that have flown over the island."

There is history, diverse geology, a wonderful mix of cultures, all on our small island.  And the best part - with the economic downturn worldwide, prices are low and you can find some great values in both land and residential.

Contact me to discuss your opportunities.