Thomas vs. Croix mental tug-of-war. Both Caribbean islands offer an amazing vacation experience, but they deliver their thrills in very different ways. The big advantage that St. Thomas has over St. Croix is that it is very close to St. John and the British Virgin Islands.
This means that you will be able to take day trips to nearby attractions and really spread your wings. Thomas also has more dining and entertainment options than St. Croix, but it is not as culturally diverse or historically interesting as its larger sister. Croix is the largest of the U. Virgin Islands and is located about 42 miles south of St.
The island has been influenced by the French, the Dutch, the British, the Spanish and even the Knights of Malta, which could explain its rich cultural diversity.
Rum distilleries, sugar mills and once majestic plantation houses can be seen all over St. Croix, and arts, crafts and music festivals are held throughout the year.
While not as glamorous as St. Thomas, St. Croix still has plenty of entertainment options including a casino, amazing restaurants, several golf courses and, of course, stunning beaches.
Croix vacation rentals. American visitors will need a passport to visit the British Virgin Islands, but that is a small price to pay to experience all that these incredible islands have to offer. Tortola and Anegada are two islands that are as different as St. Thomas and St. Croix, but they both have a lot to offer. Tortola is by far the largest of the two islands, and it may be the ideal choice if you just want to relax and unwind.
The e-mail address is not made public and will only be used if you wish to receive a new password or wish to receive certain news or notifications by e-mail. Create new account. Log in. Travelers 1 2 3 4 5 6. British Virgin Islands Today, November 14, Virgin Gorda. Tortola, the largest of the 16 inhabited islands, is home to more than three quarters of the population. Named by Christopher Columbus in , the islands were settled by the Dutch until They became part of Britain's Leeward Islands colony in , gaining a limited degree of self-rule in A new constitution adopted in established a greater degree of self-government.
Tourism and offshore finance dominate the economy, with financial and business services accounting for nearly half of the islands' GDP. A huge leak in of documents known as the "Panama Papers" revealed the islands to be the most popular tax haven by far with clients of the Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonseca. The British Virgin Islands comprise around sixty tropical Caribbean islands, ranging in size from the largest, Tortola 20 km 12 mi long and 5 km 3 mi wide, to tiny uninhabited islets.
Most of the islands are volcanic in origin and have a hilly, rugged terrain. Anegada is geologically distinct from the rest of the group and is a flat island composed of limestone and coral.
Politics The Territory operates as a parliamentary democracy. The Governor is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the British Government. Defence and most Foreign Affairs remain the responsibility of the United Kingdom.
0コメント