U.S. Virgin Islands
"America's Caribbean Paradise" is the U.S. Virgin Islands, where visitors may observe stilt walkers performing during Carnival parades, listen to Creole language spoken by locals, and smell saltfish pate being prepared (all without losing cell phone reception). You can travel to St. Thomas, St. John, or St. Croix, or even better, spend some time on each island separately. In this manner, you can pack a holiday full of pampering, pristine nature, and historic history.
Every island has something unique to offer. St. Thomas is recognized for luxury, from the megayachts docked in the port to the high-end storefronts along Main Street. It is nicknamed "Rock City" due to its steep, craggy horizon. A short ferry ride to the east, St. John is popular with honeymooners and anyone who enjoys the outdoors because of its more than 7,000 acres of parkland and immaculate beaches. Visitors can discover the history of slavery and the colonial heritage of the Caribbean island of St. Croix at a number of different forts and plantations. Additionally, you may discover the Cruzan Rum Distillery on this island. It's possible that a trip to the islands today will differ slightly from one made a few years ago. Homes and hotels on the islands were badly destroyed or rendered uninhabitable as a result of Hurricanes Maria and Irma. But since 2017, the area has made enormous progress toward recovery and is now gladly accepting tourists once more. So don't wait to make travel plans if you require a beach holiday.
The U.S. Virgin Islands are at their best from April through June, when you can anticipate pleasant temperatures and little rain. From December to March, when the USVI is at its busiest, temperatures range from the mid-70s to the upper 80s, with windy evenings. The region's hurricane season runs from July to October when temperatures typically reach the upper 80s.
Reserve early In the height of the season, you may be able to find a decent price at one of the four-star hotels on the USVI, but you need to start looking for accommodations at least a year in advance. Come in the spring The cost of hotels is lower in April and May, and you may travel to the Caribbean before the humid, scorching summer. Take a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. One of the busiest ports in the Caribbean is St. Thomas, where the longest cruises can dock for up to eight hours. You'll have time to visit Rock City or maybe board a ferry to St. John during that period.
Location: on the border the North Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south, and St. Croix in the south.
Ranking:
- #1 in Best Family Vacations in the Caribbean
- #2 in Best Caribbean Beaches
- #4 in Best Places to Visit in the Caribbean
- #6 in Best Family Winter Vacations
- #7 in Best Cheap Caribbean Vacations
- #7 in Best Caribbean Honeymoons
- #11 in Best Family Summer Vacations
- #11 in Best Beaches in the World
- #14 in Best Winter Vacations
