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St. Croix, U.S.V.I After 5 days we boarded a tiny Cessna with 3 others and 2 crazy fun pilots and flew to St Croix where we picked up a hire car to explore the island. Our AirB&B was up a hill overlooking Christiansted in a very nice efficiency apartment owned by a delightful and helpful host, Dwayne. Lazy days of wandering around the island, eating at quiet spots, wandering empty beaches and doing rum tours followed! We both loved the less touristy aspect of St. Croix. Only about one cruise ship comes in every month and it’s a laid back fun place. Although we were aware the lack of the hordes of tourism does impact the local economy and many there are struggling. That said the people were unfailingly friendly and cheerful.