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Vacation St. Croix has more than two dozen luxury villas and condominiums, with beautiful views and furnishings. Most are in the Salt River area, but the company has a good handful on the island’s East End.

Work four hours a day at a research station in remote Lameshur Bay. In exchange for doing various jobs, you get a bed, all meals, and a chance to spend time at a glorious beach and enjoy the place’s camaraderie.

Sitting hillside above Teague Bay, the units at Villa Madeline provide the ultimate in privacy, with each having its own pool. The restaurant draws both visitors and residents. A golf course is nearby.

Sitting seaside near Salt River, the casual Villa Margarita has suites with tropical decor, kitchens, lovely views, and the beach close by. Christiansted’s shops are only a 15-minute drive away.

Located in the heart of Road Town and at one of the island’s busiest marinas, this 21-room hotel gives visitors a nautical scene with shopping and many restaurants nearby. Rooms, all with fresh tropical accents, overlook either the sea or the pool.

Dive just off the beach at this 12-room resort sitting seaside near Cane Bay’s Wall. Indeed, if you’re a certified diver, dive and snorkel gear are included in your room rate. Rooms have tropical decor, patios or balconies, kitchens or kitchenettes, and gorgeous sea views.

Sitting beachfront at Great Cruz Bay, the Westin Resort has a kids’ club. Families are attracted in summer by package plans. Kids like the pool, where they get to mix with their peers.

Stay in a tent or rent a cabin at this modest spot. You can snorkel the clear White Bay waters, hike around the island, or hang out at the gorgeous beach or the bar. There might be music – peace is not guaranteed.

This company handles a number of houses in the Coral Bay area. The Castle is particularly intriguing – built of stone, it features a tower for even better sea views than you get from the main house.

This Smith Bay resort’s all-inclusive plan makes it a good deal for families, who won’t have to spend extra for non-motorized watersports toys and dining at several restaurants. The kids’ club is free and rooms have ample space for children and parents.