US Virgin Islands

US VIRGIN ISLANDS

Tourist info: US Virgin Islands Office of Tourism, Destination Marketing, Power Road Studios, 114 Power Road, Chiswick, London W4 5PY. Tel: 020 8994 0978. Fax: 020 8994 0962. E-mail: usvi@destination-marketing.co.uk.

Tourist Info: P.O. Box 6400, St Thomas, 00804, USVI Tel: 001 800 372 8784. Fax: 001 340 774 4390. E-mail: info@usvitourism.vi. Web: www.usvitourism.vi.

Land Area 133 square miles
Population 110,000
State Capital Charlotte Amalie, St.Thomas
Largest City Charlotte Amalie, St.Thomas
Local Time Atlantic Standard Time – 5 hrs behind the UK during daylight saving time, 4 hrs the remainder of the year
Climate Year-round warm temperatures with averages of 77°F (25°C) in winter and 82°F (28°C) in summer.
Ntl Parks Virgin Islands and three other areas under National Parks Service administration.There are 2 parks

The U.S. Virgin Islands is comprised of three main islands: St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, each a magnificent tropical environment offering a unique array of experiences. St. Croix, the largest of the three islands, lies entirely within the Caribbean Sea and is characterized by cultural diversity. Pastel buildings and charming shops can be seen in the historic towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted, while the island’s emerald waters, powdery sands and rolling green hills remain just as Columbus first discovered them when he arrived in 1493. Two-thirds of St. John, the smallest of the three islands, enjoys designation as a protected US national park with hilly green land and an underwater reserve. St. John’s world-renowned beaches include the lovely Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay and Maho Bay.
The most cosmopolitan of the U.S. Virgin Islands is lively St. Thomas, which offers sophisticated dining and tempting duty-free shopping. Charlotte Amalie is a bustling harbour town full of fine restaurants and quaint shops. St. Thomas’ picturesque Magens Bay is ideal for a relaxing afternoon retreat. The U.S. Virgin Islands promises toptier accommodation, ranging from eco-friendly lodging at the Maho Bay Camp Grounds on St. John to the glamorous Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas.


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STRANGE BUT TRUE ...
Seven flags have flown over the U.S Virgin Islands. Since 1493 the islands have been ruled by the Spanish, English, French, Knights Of Malta, the French (again!), the Danish and United States.

LOOK OUT FOR ...
Harrison Ford, John Travolta, Wesley Snipes, Michael J Fox, Halle Berry and Tyra Banks are regular visitors to the islands of St Thomas, St Croix and St John.

STATE SECRET...
Grab a ferry from St. Thomas’ s Crown Bay Marina and escape to the secluded tranquillity of Water Island, the smaller fourth sibling of the U.S. Virgin Islands

IF YOU ONLY SEE ONE THING ...
Trunk Bay on St John, one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

DON'T MISS...
Each island’s Carnival celebration guarantees the biggest party of the year. St. Croix’s Christmas Festival starts in December with an adult’s parade on Three Kings Day; St. Thomas’s carnival kicks off in April and St. John’s celebration is Fourth of July week.

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