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The USVI - St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John – known as America ’s Caribbean, is one of the Caribbean ’s most popular destinations. This trio of islands is an easy flight from the U.S. mainland, prices are in American dollars. Oceanfront resorts, small inns, condos, campgrounds or luxury villas – the choice of accommodations will suit any style. Nearly 2.5 million vacationers flock here annually for the powdery beaches, plentiful watersports and fine dining. Like siblings, each of the three major islands has its own personality.

St. Thomas, the best known of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is the most bustling due to passengers arriving almost daily on cruise ships and mega-yachts that steam into Charlotte Amalie harbor. Trade is a St. Thomas specialty dating back to 18th-century pirate days. Imported perfumes, cameras, watches, fine porcelain and crystal abound. U.S. Customs laws allow individuals to bring up to $1,600 worth of merchandise from the U.S. Virgin Islands back to the United States without having to pay duty, and there’s no sales tax. There are plenty of postcard-perfect beaches like popular Magens Bay . Snorkel, scuba dive, fish offshore, or take a boat excursion. St. Thomas ’ only golf course, Mahogany Run, is known for its challenging trio of cliffside holes called the Devil’s Triangle.

CLIMATE: Average daytime temperature 78 degrees F in winter and 82 degrees F in summer, low humidity. Approximate sunrise 0530-0630. Approximate sunset 1830-1900. 

LANGUAGE: English. Some Spanish.

NIGHTLIFE:  Jazz, disco, calypso/reggae, Latin, rock ‘n’roll nightclubs and karaoke. Cultural entertainment: Steel pan music, theatrical/musical arts. 

SIGHTSEEING: Fort Christian, Emancipation Park, Legislature Building and Government House, Frederick Lutheran Church, Blackbeard’s Castle, Market Square, Tillet Gardens, Magens Bay & Drake’s Seat, “World Famous” Mountain Top, Estate St. Peter Great House & Botanical Gardens, Atlantis Submarine, Coral World, Paradise Point Tramway, V.I. Kayak ECO Tours.