I just returned from a week in Oahu, Hawaii, where I spent a wonderful week with my lovely daughter. She lives in Australia - so Hawaii is half way for us!
I had been to Oahu about 12 years ago, where I studied Dolphin intelligence at the Marine Mammal Institute there (it's no longer there....). It was very interesting to go back to compare that tropical paradise with the one I currently live in!
Oahu is about three times larger than St. Croix - with interstates, TRAFFIC, and of course a big city. The beaches are beautiful and it is the perfect spot for "adventure seekers" who also love the water. The lush foliage and tropical plants are very similar.
I will have to say, I prefer St. Croix hands down. It's a much more "livable" place in my opinion and the beaches and lovely places are more easily accessible. The shopping is much better in Oahu, no doubt, but for me, it just doesn't come close to my lovely St. Croix!
There are plenty of investment opportunities here in St. Croix, and prices are still affordable to buy land and hold for retirement. Contact me for all things real estate in St. Croix! (guess which photos are of St. Croix and which of Oahu...)
Kim Lucas REALTOR
kim@coldwellbankervi.com
http://www.kimlucasvi.com/
http://www.retireinthevi.com/
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Wow...thats awsome. I just want to go to Hawaii period. I'll have to go to both and then see which one is better!!
It must be beautiful if it's better than Hawaii! Do you have an off season?
Kim My folks went to St Croix years ago and loved it. They agree with you that its less crowded and more relaxing than HI. You truly are blessed.
I really prefer the Caribbean myself. You are so lucky.
Thanks for your comment, Cindy! We do have an "off season" - and surprisingly to me - it's summer! Summer is GREAT here! It's cooler than in Atlanta Ga! We have great breezes and it is nice and quiet - and the water is warm and inviting. Our "high season" is Dec. 15 - April 15. Airfare, hotels are higher during this time - and of course it is PERFECT here then - but it's just as perfect in the summer!