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ST. CROIX AWARDED TOP HONORS BY TRAVELOCITY
ST. CROIX AWARDED TOP HONORS BY TRAVELOCITY
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, January 11, 2008 - Buck Island Reef National Monument has been recognized as the top green destination by Travelocity's online community, IgoUgo on its list of the top ten eco-friendly destinations worldwide. The honor, which was announced in December, is based on recommendations made by IgoUgo editors after review of recommendations from their 350,000 members.
"The U.S. Virgin Islands is a leader in sustainable tourism," says Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty. "Winning this award underscores our efforts to protect and preserve our natural resources, enabling generations of visitors to enjoy our islands' natural beauty without compromising our environment."
Buck Island Reef National Monument is one of only two underwater national monuments in America and the only one occurring naturally. It features 704 acres of protected reef system and is home to tropical fish, coral reefs and exotic flora and fauna.
"The U.S. Virgin Islands is a leader in sustainable tourism," says Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty. "Winning this award underscores our efforts to protect and preserve our natural resources, enabling generations of visitors to enjoy our islands' natural beauty without compromising our environment."
Buck Island Reef National Monument is one of only two underwater national monuments in America and the only one occurring naturally. It features 704 acres of protected reef system and is home to tropical fish, coral reefs and exotic flora and fauna.
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