During the high season there are ships in the St. Thomas harbor everyday. The USVI are a popular winter getaway. The other main industry is the Hess Oil Corporation and it is the largest oil refinery in the Western Hemisphere. Gas cost less than one dollar per gallon on St. Croix. The island of St. Croix is home to a rum distillery.
Crucian rum is known around the world.
Contact a travel agent or access the internet to determine which flights, hotels, restaurants, and attractions they can afford. Maybe a cruise is the best option. Have students investigate gas prices in their area and compare it to St. Croix. Have students to create a business for the Virgin Islands.