Vacation in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas is the home port of the yacht charter industry in the Virgin Islands. In fact, 80% of all Virgin Islands yacht charters originate from St. Thomas. Charter yachts often include snorkeling and diving.
St. Thomas is the number one cruise ship destination in the world. This busy port has duty free shopping, hotels with breath taking views, a colorful nightlife, and a stunning history that includes notorious pirates such as Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard The Pirate.
St. Thomas, USVI is only three miles from St. John and less than ten miles from the British Virgin Islands. Travel from St. Thomas to the other fifty islands that make up this group is easy and fun on the ferry.
Magen’s Bay on the north coast of St. Thomas has been voted one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world. Redhook, a small town on the east coast of St. Thomas is the gateway to St. John.
St John, USVI
St. John, USVI is mostly a National Park donated to the US Government in 1956 by the Rockefeller family. Some of the most beautiful beaches in all the Caribbean are located here, Hawksnest Bay, Trunk Bay, and Cinnamon Bay. Excellent snorkeling can be found at Hawksnest and Trunk Bay. The best way to visit St. John is by ferry.
Some extraordinary water sports activities are available on St. John. Be sure to take a snorkeling trip to The Indians and The Caves. Both locations are excellent for swimming and snorkeling. The Indians are pillars of coral filled with under water life in five to thirty feet of water. The Caves are shallow water caverns in five feet of water that are truly unique. Both locations offer safe and exciting snorkeling for children and adults.
Camping is an excellent alternative in the Virgin Islands because of ideal weather conditions year round. Camping is available on St. John at Maho Bay Campground or at the Virgin Islands National Park. Both campgrounds are located in pristine areas where snorkeling is available.
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Located forty miles from St. Thomas, St. Croix is a remote island unto itself. St. Croix is the largest of the three US Virgin Islands. The Dutch influence is still most obvious on St. Croix, complete with old -style buildings, the St. Croix Museum, and even a windmill or two can be seen traveling along St. Croix’s pristine country side. The major hotels are in Christiansted, a wonderful town filled with fine restaurants and some very unique duty free shopping.
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