Bryan Sumner
Cruz Bay is the biggest town on the Island of St. John, which is the third largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Like St. John as a whole, Cruz Bay is undeveloped and laidback. It offers the charm and beauty of a Caribbean town, but with the convenience and security that you would expect from a U.S. town. If you want a a quiet and fun time away with your partner or your family, then it really is the perfect place to spend your vacation.
Cruz Bay has a distinctive atmosphere which sets it apart from anywhere else in the U.S. Virgin Islands. There is a perfect combination of contemporary attitudes and West Indian tradition. The locals who live their permanently number less than 5000, and they are supplemented by a cosmopolitan mix of predominantly European and American tourists, many of whom, attracted to the exotic, yet comfortably familiar getaway, visit there annually.
It is the site of most of the Island’s restaurants, bars, stores and dive centers, and pretty much every visitor to St. Johns spend at least some time there. However, despite being the St. John’s center of commerce, it is nearer to being quiet than it is to being busy. The pace of life there is much slower than in a U.S. coastal town, and tourists cannot help but be influenced by the Cruz Bay vibe, making it easy to forget about work and the pressures of your day to day life.
The restaurants in Cruz Bay offer first class fine dining, and you can sample exquisite Caribbean cuisine in all of the restaurants that line the beach. There is a quite buzz about the nightlife, which creates a pleasurable atmosphere for talking and drinking. You will not find any loud music blasting out of the speakers there, just chilled contemporary reggae beats, and you will not come across groups of youngsters being boisterous, just like minded people to enjoy good times with.
If you fancy a day away from the beautiful, secluded beaches that are located just 5-15 minutes away from Cruz Bay, then you can hike through the Virgin Islands National Park, hire a jeep to take you on a tour of the Island, or browse the quaint shops that line the backstreets of the town. You could also partake in some of the many water sports activities available. Scuba diving tours tours to offshore reefs are very popular, as are jet skiing and parasailing.
Whatever you want to do with your day, you can be sure that the weather will not be a hindrance, as the weather in Cruz Bay ranges from good to excellent. Temperatures range from 80-95 pretty much all year round. Rain is rare, so leave your umbrella at home and bring lots of sunscreen.
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Find out more about Cruz Bay and Cruz Bay Virgin Islands by visiting http://cruzbayusvi.com
Tags: Caribbean, cruz bay, Destinations, Travel, virgin islands
Posted in Destinations · March 12th, 2010 · Comments (0)