U.S. Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands of the United States (commonly called the United States Virgin Islands or U.S. Virgin Islands) are a group of islands in the Caribbean that are an insular area of the United States.  The U.S. Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of Saint Croix, Saint John and Saint Thomas. The total land area of the U.S. Virgin Islands is 346.4 square kilometers; holding a population of more than 109,000 people. The U.S. Virgin Islands’ capital is Charlotte Amalie, a city with a population of 19,000 people.

The U.S. Virgin Islands’ generally has a tropical climate. The best months to visit are mid December to mid-April.  

The U.S. Virgin Islands’ official language is English.

The U.S. Virgin Islands’ official currency is the US Dollar (USD). The Island’s economy depends solely on tourism.

The US Virgin Island has numerous attraction sites.  The Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas offers the true beauty and magic of Caribbean marine life in a stunning setting. View life on a coral reef from the unique Undersea Observatory.  Enjoy an Eco tour at Kayak and Historic Hassel Island National Park.  Paddle past Danish and British Colonial ruins and Careening Cove and hike to Fort Willoughby, a British Fort from the Napoleonic era. Visit the Bluebeard’s Castle & Frederiksberg located on Bluebeards Hill, east of Charlotte Amalie. The structure’ stone tower was built around 1689. Also, visit the Nisky Moravian Church established by Moravian missionaries originally built around 1755.