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U.S. Virgin Islands Travel & Tourism

Travelers seeking a tropical adventure often opt for some fun in the sun at the U.S. Virgin Islands. This vacation destination is often very popular for Americans—who don’t need a passport to enter the country—and international travelers who simply seek a relaxing retreat in the tropics. While the U.S. Virgin Islands consist of a number of islands clustered in the Caribbean, most travelers choose between the big names such as St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. These versatile islands offer a wealth of attractions to appeal to the luxury-seeking traveler, the archeological explorer and the outdoor adventurer.

Travelers are often introduced to the U.S. Virgin Islands via the island of St. Thomas. This stunning island is punctuated by rugged jungle mountains, stunning beaches and brilliant blue seascapes. St. Thomas is one of the most tourist-leaden islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and offers a number of luxury hotels and hip locales to please most travelers’ palates. As a major international transportation hub for both land and sea, St. Thomas manages to regally retain its natural beauty in the more rural expanses of this 30-square mile island. Guests who are looking for an abundance of outdoor exploration can satisfy their craving by kayaking through the isolated mangrove swamps or swimming with sea turtles.

Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the Island of St. John to enjoy one of the country’s most spectacular parks. To this day, nearly two thirds of St. John is occupied by the Virgin Islands National Park, along with 5,650 adjoining underwater acres. The park encompasses hills, rough valleys, beaches and coastline that offer both environmental exploration and archeological endeavors. The Virgin Islands National Park captures remnants of the Taino civilization that thrived in the area more than one thousand years ago. Guests can tour the island in search of the mysterious petroglyphs, breathtaking remains of a people nearly driven into extinction in the seventeenth century by Europeans. Travelers who would like to explore these petroglyphs can embark on the Reef Bay hiking trail or choose from one of the more than 20 well-marked trails. Those who are interested in a piece of aquatic history can explore the Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument at Hurricane Hole. Guests can glimpse more than 30 varieties of tropical birds, wild donkeys, iguanas and geckoes as they make their way through the park. After a day of exploration, travelers can retreat from the forest to one of St. John’s many hotels and fine restaurants at Cruz Bay Town. Visitors can relax at Wharfside Village and Prusser’s Landing before exploring the numerous water sports the islands has to offer. Those looking for a less-developed retreat can head over to Coral Bay to enjoy a number of superb island restaurants, bars and local shops. Travelers with wanderlust can delight in the fact that the Island of St. John is located to a number of the country’s spectacular islands including St. Thomas, Tortola, Frenchman’s Cay, Eustatia and Anegada.

Those seeking a more mainland experience can head over to St. Croix to explore the Virgin Islands’ mysterious mountains and rainforest. Guests to St. Croix can embark on a plethora of stunning mountain trails via foot or horseback, or explore the coastline with the assistance of a snorkel or kayak. Visitors who are interested in history can tour one of the many old plantations that speckle the island. Sprat Hall Plantation ranks as the oldest plantation on St. Croix, and offers spectacular accommodation opportunities or ground tours. Those who are interested in seeing St. Croix with the eyes and insight of a local can embark on an Island Safari, which makes stops at some island favorites, including the Cruzan Rum Distillery, the St. George Village Botanical Gardens and the Whim Plantation Museum. Guests seeking a one-of-a-kind adventure can head over to Buck Island, situated a mere 1.5 miles off of the shore of Christiansted. Land lovers can explore the unique vibe of this small island while those who are willing to take the plunge can explore the Underwater National Monument offshore—one of just three in the United States.

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