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U. S. Virgin Islands Off the Beaten Path

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	Stairways Tip Rating:

By zChris on May 27, 2003

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Stairway

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Stairways in the city of Charlotte Amalie are easy to come by, but other than the oddly-famed 99 Steps, most of the city's picturesque escaliers aren't listed in guidebooks or pointed out on tours. They're discovered by the careful observer, peering down the alleys, wandering through the markets, trudging up the hillsides (of particular necessity). One will be rewarded, however, with exquisite urban scenery, guaranteed.

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	Market Square Tip Rating:

By zChris on May 27, 2003

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Market Square

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The Market Square, located on Main Street in Charlotte Amalie a bit down from the primary tourist district, is a fascinating bustle of local produce and African cultural flair. I felt the place had the sort of atmosphere one might experience in a West African port city with some European architectural influence. This seems to be the city centre for most locals and even a few paces from the tourist zone a more obvious mainlander may be an object of curiosity. When I strolled through, merchants were beginning to unload their wares and set up their stalls while a funeral took place just outside the church, in full public view.

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Updated By zChris on May 27, 2003

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Alley off Back Street

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Some parts of the city only a few steps away from the bustling, chaotic waterfront are really quite charming. This is a section of Back Street with homes dating to the 18th century, which has a singularly European charm. These areas seem to exist only in small pockets, however, and tend to be populated by less than savoury individuals. The (sometimes) lack of sidewalks is also a major issue for anyone looking to stroll about. Nevertheless, some of the charming streets are worth a bit of adventurous alley-diving.

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	uh.... we went to this shark... Tip Rating:

By ddgarza on September 8, 2002

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U. S. Virgin Islands Off the Beaten Path

by ddgarza

uh.... we went to this shark place.... they had a submarine, partially submerged, and other nice things to do and see....

we spent a few hours there...

and made a few friends...

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	All the comforts of home. ... Tip Rating:

By bdbrewer on August 26, 2002

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All the comforts of home. Here is the private swimming pool. The entire ranch overlooks the beautiful ocean. The Ranch reminds you of a ranch in Arizona or New Mexico unless you look at the ocean side. But, it is that rustic.

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	Caroline (pronounced... Tip Rating:

By bdbrewer on August 26, 2002

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Caroline (pronounced Car-o-line) Gasperri is the owner of this working cattle ranch. She is a wonderful host whenever we visit.

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	Caroline Gasperri. She... Tip Rating:

By bdbrewer on August 26, 2002

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Caroline Gasperri. She laughlingly says anyone with a tan in St Croix is a tourist. Most people who live there protect themselves from the sun's harmful rays.

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	There are several residences... Tip Rating:

By bdbrewer on August 26, 2002

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There are several residences on Castle Nugent. All are owned by Caroline. The curator of a museum on St Croix lives in this house and it is filled with antiques.

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	Visiting our friends at Castle... Tip Rating:

By bdbrewer on August 26, 2002

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Visiting our friends at Castle Nugent Ranch. Here we are getting together for some wine, cheese, Italian music, and good conversation.

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	When Caroline's Italian... Tip Rating:

By bdbrewer on August 26, 2002

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When Caroline's Italian husband died, she decided to decorate an old chapel on the Ranch. The main house was just too big for her and had too many memories of her late husband.

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