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Travel to Virgin Islands (U.S.)
Officially a little piece of heaven ruled by the United States, the US Virgin Islands is a stunning holiday spot. Tourism has been booming here for decades, bringing people around the world to explore these sandy shores. There are 4 major islands to see, here: Saint Croix, Saint Thomas, Saint John, and the small Water Island. Spreading out around them is a plethora of smaller islets. Shop duty-free in St. Thomas. Lie on a beach in St. John or visit St. John’s National Park to learn about the tropical forest, petroglyphs and sugar mill ruins. Hike the Heritage Trail on St. Croix, stop at the Cruzan Rum Factory and visit Buck Island, one of only three underwater national monuments in the United States.
Diving in Virgin Islands (U.S.)
The diversity of the US Virgin Islands means that divers are sure to find the island that fits their vacation dreams and diving desires. Sunny skies and hot sandy beaches await you on the US Virgin Islands, where fabulous dive sites laze scattered all throughout the turquoise waters. There are three main islands, St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix, all with unique personalities. St. Croix, the “Big Island” features incredible walls, wrecks and reefs. All islands feature soft, white sand beaches and warm turquoise water. Eagle Shoals of St. John has many tunnels, arches, caves and overhangs, which protect a wide variety of fish. One of the caves has several entrances and is referred to as “The Cathedral.” Look for colorful sponges and orange cup coral along with queen and French angelfish.
