LEARN THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE USVI - The USVI is known for its beauty, but our islands also possess a rich history and vibrant culture.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN CENTURIES OF EXPERIENCES.
Visitors to our islands are encouraged to get to know the people of the islands, explore their heritage, and celebrate their way of life.
Go back in time hiking or horseback riding down the Heritage Trail on St. Croix. Remember the somber past of enslavement as you tour plantation homes or visit the Estate Whim Museum, the oldest sugar plantation museum on the islands.
Explore Fort Christiansvaern, one of the five remaining Danish forts in the Virgin Islands, the Apothecary Museum, the St. George Village Botanical Garden, and the Cruzan Rum Distillery.
Be moved by history when you visit Fort Frederik, the site of the emancipation of the slaves in 1848 in St. Croix. Feel the soul of St. Croix in the sugar mills that dot the island’s hills.
All three of our islands have historic houses of worship to explore – some with congregations dating back to the 1600s and one of the oldest synagogues in the Western Hemisphere.
Delve into the local food and experience the spirited celebrations of the three islands’ carnivals: St. Thomas in April, St. John from June-July, and St. Croix from December-January.
With 7 flags having flown over our islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands has drawn the eyes of many across the globe.
Come see the Real Nice adventure that waits in the tapestry of our experiences.
AN UNFORGETTABLE GIRLS GETAWAY
Discover the beauty of our islands together and create memories you will cherish for years to come.
BRING YOUR GIRLFRIENDS TOGETHER FOR AN ADVENTURE
Dare each other to step out of your comfort zones and explore the depths of our turquoise waters. The USVI has some of the best diving in the world. If you would like to swim with the wildlife without the commitment of a full dive, come to Coki Beach on St. Thomas. In crystal clear waters, you and your friends can see tropical fish and sea turtles, or examine colorful coral. Zip lining and kite boarding are other great options for those who feel adventurous.
Once you’ve satisfied your inner daredevil, you can relax and sip cocktails together on one of our top beaches, like Trunk Bay with its soft white powdery sand, or the secluded Salt Pond Bay; or enjoy restaurant hopping on St. John during happy hour, try local food on St. Croix, or experience multi-national cuisine on St. Thomas.
The USVI is also the perfect place to throw a bachelorette party. Rent a villa with a view and a pool for lounging. Go shopping for luxury goods in St. Thomas, or pick up unique gifts at on St. John. Don’t miss the handmade silver and gold jewelry in downtown Christiansted and pick up an authentic Crucian hook bracelet. Here at the U.S. Virgin Islands we offer a $1,600 duty-free spending limit.
The staff at our salons will go out of their way to pamper you and make you feel welcome, a visit to one of our spas is sure to relax you. Celebrate your friendships together, drinking bushwhackers or painkillers on a sailboat and dancing the night away in St. Thomas.
Whatever activities you choose, the USVI has what you need to create intimate moments with old and new friends alike and discover Real Nice for yourselves.
RELAXATION IS SIMPLE IN THE USVI
FIND PEACE OF MIND IN THE LOVELIEST PLACE ON EARTH
With no passport needed for U.S. citizens, you can experience the beauty of the USVI without hassle. Turquoise waters surround St. John, St. Thomas, and St. Croix, all of which offer different energies to help you unwind and relax. Enjoy swimming in warm waters that stay around 80 F (26 C) all year round or lay out on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Visit a spa for a massage or release mental and physical stress with a yoga practice. Indulge your senses at one of the many restaurants in the USVI that offer delicious traditional Virgin Islands cuisine or a variety of dishes with an international flair. Experience the sights and sounds of a vibrant culture and allow the therapeutic sea air to wash away your worries.
The U.S. Virgin Islands contain many unique ways for you to slow your pace and immerse yourself in the richness of island life. Tour a distillery or shop in the quaint districts along white water’s edge. If you love feeling the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, then charter a schooner or ketch and watch the sunset over the water.
Come practice your stroke on one of our pristine golf courses, ride horses through the forest, or have a picnic.
Whatever your needs, the USVI is here to help melt away your stress so you can experience what the islanders call Real Nice for yourself.
CREATING YOUR BEST LIFE: SOLO TRAVEL IN THE USVI
The beauty and Real Nice environment of the USVI make it perfect for life-changing experiences.
START AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY
The warm culture of the islands encourages visitors to explore and truly share in the history and culture of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Lose yourself exploring the national park land that covers two thirds of St. John or go windsurfing around the islands. Investigate secluded tidal pools. Find farmers markets on St. Thomas and chat with locals at restaurants in St. Croix.
Dig deep into rich history on St. Croix, where the echoes of the past reverberate in the brick of the sugar mill ruins and wash through the walls of Colonial era great houses. Stroll through the Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas or hike up to Peace Hill on St. John.
Challenge yourself by taking one of our diving excursions. You can discover more than 60 different sites throughout the islands. Each one offering its own, breathtaking world. Twist through the bright, colorful world of coral reef diving off of St. John, adventure through legendary wreck sites off of St. Thomas, or go night diving in St. Croix.
YOU’LL LOVE A CRUISE TO THE USVI
CRUISE INTO PARADISE
We invite you to enjoy the natural beauty of our islands, and experience our warm culture. We offer something for every cruise passenger: over 60 dive sites, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, world class cuisine, forts and historic plantations to explore, awesome water activities like kite boarding and stand up paddle boarding and $1600 of duty free shopping! Find your Real Nice in the USVI.
St. Croix
The rich and diverse culture of St. Croix is something everyone should experience. You can spend the morning touring the Whim Plantation or snorkeling around Buck Island and the afternoon diving at Cane Bay or enjoying local cuisine at one of many restaurants.
St. John
Two thirds of the island of St. John is national park. But there’s more to this island than just natural, unspoiled beauty. You can also tour the Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruins, explore local businesses and enjoy great shopping and dining.
St. Thomas
Our most cosmopolitan island, St. Thomas has something for everyone. Enjoy the best shopping in the Caribbean, visit the Wreck of the Wit Shoal II, take a 700 foot skylift ride, and stand up paddle board off beaches like Magens Bay.
