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Rooms done in blue and white with kitchenettes stretch along the beach at Turner Hole. The casino (seeDivi Carina Bay Casino, St. Croix) is a major draw and the resort’s Starlight Bar & Grille offers excellent dining.

The hotel’s 37 rooms snuggle up to a white sandy beach on the island’s north shore at La Grande Princesse. Rooms are modern with patios or balconies, floral accents, and great sea views. Christiansted’s dining and shopping sit just a 10-minute drive away.

Buck Island and Green Cay on the island’s north shore dot your view at this small motel at the water’s edge; each room has a patio or balcony. The beach is on the rocky side, but the snorkeling is excellent.

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.

Get away from the crowd at this cottage colony on protected Hurricane Hole. The three units, all with kitchens, are near the water or across the road from the private beach. Superb snorkeling.

A glorious strand of pristine beach on the island’s southwest shore is minutes from your doorstep at this small resort with tropical modern rooms, a restaurant, and watersports. A complimentary shuttle runs to the Charlotte Amalie shopping district.

With beachfront and garden rooms, this spot at Apple Bay conjures up images of the old Caribbean. In spite of the modern touches in the rooms, there’s something in the air that takes you back decades.

Starting with the gaily painted buildings, this resort exudes energy – most guests get busy with day sails, scuba trips, or power boat rentals. Rooms, decorated in tropical style, have grand sea views.

A stay at this hotel, next to a stunning beach on the island’s southwest side, guarantees relaxation. There isn’t much else to do – you can snorkel, take a taxi ride to see the island’s flamingos, or go fishing.

Spend your days in the hammock at the sandy beach at White Bay, snorkeling in the clear waters, hiking over to Great Bay, or socializing with other guests at this casual spot. There are only six units (including two on the beach), so you won’t feel crowded.