Travel Reference
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St. Croix Leap
An organization that uses woods of the island to make art
projects and furniture. Nice to visit. Two miles from
Frederiksted along Route 76 (Mahogany Road) in the rain
forest. Open Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm; Sat. 10-4:30.
772-0421.
Point Udall
The easternmost point in the United States was named for
the former Secretary of the Interior. It has stunning sea vis-
tas and a hiking trail to remote beaches on Jack and Isaac
Bays.
Shop Till You Drop
Christiansted boasts a surprisingly large
number of shops. That is not immediately ob-
vious, however, for so many of them are se-
creted in tiny alleys and behind other shops. If
you are an indefatigable shopper, you will en-
joy ferreting them out. Because they are rarely crowded, you
can really browse, ask questions and be assured of excellent
service.
Shops on St. Croix combine the features of those on St.
Thomas and St. John. There are branch stores of those in
Charlotte Amalie selling cameras, hi-fi equipment, crystal,
china, linen and jewelry at duty-free prices. Customs regula-
tions permit visitors to the USVI to return with $1,200 in
goods duty-free, rather than the usual $400, and there are
other favorable provisions regarding liquor. Shopping is an
important part of many vacationers' plans. There are also
many craft shops run by young artisans who seem to have
migrated south from Cape Cod. They are a talented group,
but without great staying power. Their “shops” (usually
space in a larger store) open for one season and then they
fold up and move on, to be replaced by others.
