travel42 Port Guide: Frederiksted

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Frederiksted, St. Croix, is smaller and quieter than Christiansted. As a result, visitors usually overlook it. The tourist office and local businesses are trying to remedy this by hosting mini-carnivals whenever cruise ships are in port. Streets are blocked off for island bands, wildly dressed stilt walkers (known as Mocko Jumbies) stroll the streets, and restaurants show off their specialties at colorful booths. The best way to see the town is on a walking tour—be sure to pick up a guide map at...