U.S. Virgin Islands

Stunning views of Cruz Bay Harbor in St. John

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Sunset at Christiansted Harbor in St. Croix

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Enjoying the view of Charlotte Amalie Harbor on St. Thomas

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Snorkeling over coral reefs in St. Croix

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A fisherman casts his net in Frenchtown, St. Thomas

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Quadrille dancers entertain in St. Croix

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Historic ruins at the Annaberg Sugar Plantation on St. John

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Breathtaking beach views at St. John’s Trunk Bay

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The beachfront family pool at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

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Scenic views from Magens Point Resort on St. Thomas

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Major Airports:

Cyril E. King/St. Thomas (STT)

Henry E. Rohlsen Airport/St. Croix (STX)

Experience the sun-drenched beauty of the U.S. Virgin Islands

Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, you’ll find four dynamic islands with bustling historic districts, vibrant cultures, sumptuous dishes and sprawling beaches known for their emerald waters and bright coral sand. A territory of the United States since 1917, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprises four principal islands – St. Croix , St. John, St. Thomas and Water Island – plus 50 smaller islands, cays and islets that are part of the Caribbean archipelago. The U.S. Virgin Islands is also a leader in sustainable tourism with a commitment to protecting and preserving its natural environment and cultural heritage.

Past, Present and Future of the U.S. Virgin Islands

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Chef Digby Stridiron: Time. It has a different meaning in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It goes backwards, forwards, stops. St. Croix is rooted in history; so much of it still remains untouched.
Nellie O’Reilly: I remember running on these streets as a kid. This shop was right down there and opened the same year I was born. This is where the original Croixian hook was born. It’s the symbol of these islands, and I wanted to have my hands in that very same history. I want to be able to pass it down to my family, while still putting a new spin on it.
Chef Digby Stridiron: The U.S. Virgin Islands, they have an amazing culture that developed over time from all over the world.
Lisa Homsy: St. John feels so untouched. Being underwater is like another world. There’s no worries, there’s no stress; I can just escape. This is my happy place. My passion for scuba diving came at just being fascinated with the water and wanting to be a mermaid, and this is the closest thing I can get to achieving mermaid status.
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Canadians just love being outdoorsy. We

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