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U.S. Virgin Islands - former Danish West Indies (DWI), colony of Denmark in the Caribbean

Part of the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean, the US Virgin Islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas are located in the Atlantic time zone, one hour ahead of Eastern standard time.

The United States Virgin Islands offers something for everyone. Breathtaking beaches with emerald water. Secluded coves, pristine coral reefs, and untouched rainforests. Friendly people with a unique music, cuisine, and culture. Posh hotels, cozy inns, and unspoiled campgrounds. Wonderful restaurants, world-class shopping, and exciting festivals. Our islands offer the most romantic setting for your special wedding or honeymoon. Come visit America's Caribbean and see what we have to offer you

Capital City of the US Virgin Islands: Charlotte Amalie


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Camping St. John

Camping is permitted only at Cinnamon Bay campground. No backcountry or beach camping is permitted within Virgin Islands National Park.
Accommodations at Cinnamon Bay campground include bare sites, sites prepared with tent-covered platforms, and cottages. Cottages and prepared sites are equipped with cooking supplies and linens. A camp store sells food, beverages and other supplies. A campground restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations for special tours for schools and other groups are necessary. At least two weeks notice is required.

Cruises

A number of major cruise lines run regularly from Miami and San Juan to St. Thomas and St. Croix throughout the year, while many smaller ships make stops at St. John as well.

Holiday Homes

 Catered To
Catered To has over two dozen beautiful homes and villas to choose from. The following information is designed to help you select the vacation home that will be just right for you and your group

Hotels Virgin Islands

 Chenay Bay Beach Resort ***, Route 82 East End Road, Christiansted (St. Croix)
Located on the best sand beach on the North Shore of St. Croix, the resort is nestled on a green hillside overlooking the blue Caribbean Sea. Chenay Bay, is protected by Green Cay National Wildlife Preserve, a small island a mile off our shore. The quiet natural environment is further enhanced by the lush tropical landscape. Bougainvillea and hibiscus are in continuous bloom and while the coconut palms and sea-grapes offer shade, the genips are ripe for picking and eating.

 

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

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National Parks

 Virgin Islands National Park
Virgin Islands National Park, renowned throughout the world for its breathtaking beauty, covers approximately 3/5 of St. John, and nearly all of Hassel Island in the Charlotte Amalie harbor on St. Thomas. Within its borders lie protected bays of crystal blue-green waters teeming with coral reef life, white sandy beaches shaded by seagrape trees, coconut palms, and tropical forests providing habitat for over 800 species of plants. To these amazing natural resources, add relics from the Pre-Colombian Amerindian Civilization, remains of the Danish Colonial Sugar Plantations, and reminders of African Slavery and the Subsistence Culture that followed during the 100 years after Emancipation - all part of the rich cultural history of the Park and its island home.

Travel Agents / Tour Operator

  -  Create your perfect trip to the Virgin Islands  -  Flight, Hotel and Car



 Treasure Isle Cruises, located in St. Thomas
Daytours [ St. John, St. Thomas, Snorkel, Golf, Sailing and Shopping ], Cruise Bargains, Group Tours, Fishing, Adventure Cruise, and More
 Caribbean Tour Services 
U.S. Virgin Islands full-service destination management company that provides groups visiting the islands with creative itineraries and comprehensive management of logistics based on an in-depth understanding of the industry and the islands.
 New Horizons Charters - Snorkel Adventures
Snorkel at 2 different tropical islands aboard New Horizons. Enjoy a continental breakfast of a variety of fresh muffins as you sail over to the National Park in St. John. Spend several hours snorkeling and exploring these infamous pristine coral reefs in the National Park. New Horizons will provide you with top of the line snorkeling equipent and instruction. After snorkeling, the chef will present you with a hot Italian Gourmet lunch accompanied by tropical blended drinks. For the non-meat lovers, a Vegetarain menu is available .

 Tropical Locations  -  specialist travel organizer

Travel Guides US Virgin Islands / Related books

Travel Guides US Virgin Islands [ Amazon.co.uk ]

Virgin Islands (Lonely Planet Regional Guides S.)  -  Randall Peffer
Kick off your shoes and follow this guide to the Virgin Island's best - from St Thomas' sizzling calypso bars to St John's vast tropical park to tiny Norman Island, where the Treasure Caves hold secrets of pirates past. Discover the delights of island-hopping, whether you're on a budget or not.
Paperback 256 pages (September 2001); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 0864427352
Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands  -  Nancy Scott, Simon Scott
Paperback 360 pages (November 1, 2002); Publisher: Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson; Language: English; ISBN: 0944428630
Virgin Islands: US and British (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides)  -  Lynda Lohr
Whether you are travelling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best the Virgin Islands has to offer. Dozens of top 10 lists - from the top 10 beaches to the best restaurants - provide the insider knowledge no visitor should be without. Includes hundreds of colour photographs that really give you a flavour of the place, plus detailed maps.
Paperback 128 pages (June 3, 2004); Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; Language: English; ISBN: 1405303336
Virgin Anchorages  -  Simon Scott, Nancy Scott
Beautiful photo guide to the most popular anchorages of the US and British Virgin Islands
Paperback (June 2000); Publisher: Cruising Guide Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 0944428509

Transport / How do I travel to the Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands have daily, non-stop flights from New York, Newark, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Miami.

  Opodo  -  
Flight tickets Virgin Islands.

 -  flights to US Virgin Islands
Book cheap flights to Virgin Islands at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  price comparison possible

 Republic Barge Service  -  motor vehicle ferry company
RBS's vehicle ferry that provides marine transportation between Red Hook, St. Thomas, VI and Cruz Bay, St. John, VI.
 Virgin Island Fast Ferry
High speed catamaran -- service between Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and Christianstead, St. Croix will take just 75 minutes.

 Maps International  -   
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Maps Virgin Islands [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Virgin Islands Department of Tourism 
Official travel guide for St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas

 Government Virgin Islands
History, Departments, Fast facts about the USVI, USVI Legislature, District Court, Government House and Tourist Information.

 Charlotte Amalie  -  Capital City of the US Virgin Islands
Named after Queen Charlotte Amalie (1650-1714), consort of King Christian V of Denmark.

 Saint Croix -
It is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands at 28 miles long and 7 miles wide.
 St. John Island
About nine miles long (east to west) by three miles wide; two thirds of the area is the Virgin Islands National Park. St. John's most famous beaches are located on its North Shore and include Caneel Bay, Hawks Nest Bay, Trunk bay, and Cinnamon Bay - all of which are partially or completely within the Virgin Islands National Park.
 Saint Thomas Island
It is believed the island was originally settled around 1500 BC by Ciboney tribes. They gave way to the next settlers of the island the Arawak and Caribs. Only to be wiped out by the Europeans after Christopher Columbus' discovery of the island in 1493, this was his second voyage to the New World. Prior to Columbus' discovery the island was inhabited by pirates. The pirates found the deep natural harbor, now known as Charlotte Amalie, superb for their ships. Some of the most famous pirates to visit St. Thomas are Blackbeard and Bluebeard.

 Christiansted [ St. Croix ]
 Frederiksted [ St. Croix ]

 Cruz Bay [ St. John ]

 Bank  -  Virgin Islands Bankers Association
This site contains a wealth of information about the banks in the Virgin Islands as well as information to assist you with your personal finances.
 Chamber of Commerce
A combination of U.S. law, natural beauty, comfortable climate, industrious people, and generous tax and trade incentives have made St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix a preferred tourism destination and business investment location under the U.S. flag in the Caribbean basin.
 News  -  Virgin Island Daily News
 News  -  Virgin Voices
 University  -  University of the Virgin Islands Home Page

Cuisine - Virgin Island Cooking Recipes

 Caribbean Recipes

History of the US Virgin islands

During the 18th century, Europeans divided the archipelago into two territorial units, one English and the other Danish. Sugarcane, produced by slave labor, drove the islands' economy during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

In 1917 the Virgin Islands were sold by Denmark to the United States of America for $25 million in gold.

 US Virgin Islands Info
St. John History, St. Croix History, St. Thomas History and Virgin Island Tales and Legends
 History of St. Croix
Conquest of Eden, 1493-1515: Other Voyages of Columbus - Guadeloupe, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Virgin Islands 
Michael Paiewonsky
A collection of letters and journal entries from Columbus and members of his exploration parties describe the new land, encounters with Indians and cannibals, and more.
Hardcover 176 pages (July 1991); Publisher: Academy Chicago Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 0926330039

Music, Culture & Entertainment

Culture reflects the West African, Danish, Spanish, Irish, Polish, and German heritage of those who have made the U.S. Virgin Islands their home since the late 1400s. The rhythms and lyrics of Virgin Island music- -including calypso, cariso, soca, reggae, and steel pan melodies--are colorful reminders of our past. Virgin Islanders also express themselves in painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography. The great Impressionist Camille Pissarro is just one of the Virgin Islands' distinguished artists.



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