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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. John, the smallest of the trio at 20 square miles, is a favorite of nature-lovers. Two-thirds of St. John falls within the boundaries of the 9,485 acre Virgin Islands National Park . More than 800 plant species grow in hilly tropical forests that drop down to beaches bordered by coral reefs. The National Park Service added even more federally owned submerged acres in 2001 to create the underwater Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument . St. John is also known for lovely beaches along the north coast and quieter ones to the south.

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: Local bars offer live entertainment and satellite TV.