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| Area (sq km): | 355 | |
| Population: | 122,600 | |
| Nationality: | Virgin Islander | |
| Local Name: | Virgin Islands | |
| Language: | English | |
| Time Zone: | -4 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 US dollar = 100 cents |
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| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Charlotte Amalie | |
| Dialling Code: | +1 340 | |
| Electricity: | 110V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .vi | |
| Religion: | Baptist, Roman Catholic |
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| Climate: | Tropical Oceanic | |
| Government: | Unincorporated US Territory |
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| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.00-14.30, 15.30-17.00 |
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| Major Airports: | Charlotte Amalie(STT), Christiansted(STX) |
St Patrick's Day in St Croix and Virgin Islands vacation rentals
Rather than heading to chilly and wet Ireland in March, why not book US Virgin Islands vacation rentals and spend your St Patrick's Day in St Croix; the island gem of the US Virgin Islands? Surrounded by turquoise water, the island turns up a spectacular festival complete with a St Patrick's Day parade, as green costumed people run amuck, and barrel upon barrel of cold Irish beer is drunk
Christiansted is the heart of the festivals on St Patrick's Day in St Croix. The town turns into the Emerald Isle for an explosive St Patrick's Day bash, when everyone is Irish. With a distinctive Caribbean flavour you’ll dance and drink on the gorgeous beaches and bask in the sun. Guinness is on tap at some bars and while green beer is not all the rage here, if you look, you’ll find it. There is even a bit of Irish spice in the food.
Christiansted Wharf & St Patrick's Day parades
Enjoy the parades that wander their way from Christiansted Wharf through town when you stay in Virgin Islands vacation rentals. Music plays as the floats go by. Classic Irish music that makes your feet move with steel drum accents add to this unique atmosphere. Costumed merrymakers are decked out in green and adorned in shamrocks. There are special church services and dinners to mark the occasion.
The music usually includes soca, iron bands, calypso and a bit of Irish for good measure. The St Patrick's Day is one of high spirits and you are sure to get caught up in the Caribbean Eire before returning to luxury Virgin Islands vacation rentals and villas in St Croix.