But more than just sizzling sand, Buck Island Reef National Monument is a snorkeling superstar. This national treasure has grottos that visitors can snorkel along as part of an underwater trail.

There's a special kind of serenity one can really only find beneath the surface of the ocean — the rhythmic swaying of the seaweed, the gentle tussle of fish as they swim by, the soft humming ...

Located about 1 1/2 miles off the coast of St. Croix, Buck Island is the go-to spot for scuba diving and snorkeling. Managed by the National Park Service, the island is fringed with a barrier reef ...