The US Virgin Island

The Us Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) are a group of islands and islets in the Caribbean. The U.S.V.I. are a U.S. territory, known for white sandy beaches, beautiful reefs and lush verdant hills. St. Thomas island is home to the capital, Charlotte Amalie. To the east is the island of St. John, most of which comprises Virgin Islands National Park. St. Croix island and its historic towns, Christiansted and Frederiksted, are to the south.

Life in the Virgin Islands is a fusion of Caribbean and American Cultures. Walking down the street you can find fast food restaurants like Wendy’s and McDonald’s next to fish markets selling todays catch. Gas stations and corner stores sell kenips, mangos, and star apples with General Mills and Campbell's products. Local sports include baseball, soccer (futbol), and football. The official language is English but it is not uncommon to hear Spanish, French-Patois and Creole. Most people there are of African descent, others include Americans, Hispanics, and European groups. Most people who live are religious, being catholic or Baptist.   

When getting ready to travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands you have to decide which one to visit, but if price isn’t a factor there some cruise lines that visit all three islands. The average cost of a plane ticket running for about $300 cost of travel is relatively cheap for the Caribbean. Without a passport needed any US citizen can visit, and you can skip the currency exchange because we have the same currency.    

St. Thomas

The port city is very in touch with nature with resorts and villas built right in the hillside. Having the capital port of Charlotte Amalie, there are tons of things to do from snorkeling to kayaking. With a plethora of options the kids and grownups alike wont regret visiting St. Thomas.

St. John

Smallest of the three islands St. John is much like a nature preserve largely untouched, there are a ton of picturesque spots for weddings and honeymoons. A much more relaxed environment than the more populace islands, however there is a catch this island has no airport. St. John travel isn’t exactly easy, but it’s four miles away from the capital of Charlotte Amalie and is easily accessed via ferry or boat.

St. Croix

St Croix is the largest and arguably most beautiful of the Virgin Islands. Tourists travel to St Croix for the beautiful beaches and tropical atmosphere. Many cruise ships dock at the island’s port for where visitors jump off the boat for duty-free shopping, snorkeling and diving in the island’s crystal clear waters and dining on local dishes like West Indian curry.