U.S. Virgin Islands Vacations

A U.S. Virgin Islands vacation offers the full gamut of Caribbean experiences. The three principal islands - St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas - are magnificent tropical environments, each distinguished by its own personality.

St. Croix's Danish influence is perfect for a laid-back experience, complete with charming historic towns (Frederiksted and Christiansted), 18th-century sugar mills and scenic golf courses. Energetic St. Thomas boasts natural splendors, dining and nightlife -- especially in Charlotte Amalie. Two-thirds of St. John is a national park, where you'll find famed beaches like Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay and Salt Pond Bay.

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Blessed with year-round temperatures between the high-70s and low-80s, planning U.S. Virgin Islands travel can be relatively easy. The most popular time to vacation in U.S. Virgin Islands is mid-December through April, so plan your vacation well in advance. But if discount hotel rates and an island-to-yourself feeling are top priority, plan your trip between late spring and early December. Hurricane season officially runs from June through November, peaking in AugU.S.t and September.

The holidays are the same as celebrated in the U.S., but to join local festivities, January 6th (Three Kings Day) and March 31st (Transfer Day) come alive with parades, parties and more.

Mingle with yachters, locals and tourists at this eclectic, kid-friendly hangout. Equal parts dive bar and high-end country club, enjoy live mU.S.ic, and everything from hamburgers and hot dogs to mahi mahi sandwiches. 

This elegant Bordeaux Mountain gem offers stunning views of Coral Bay and homemade West Indian recipes (lobster bisque, chowders, caramelized plantains). Be sure to order a Dirty Monkey -- a fruity rum daiquiri and hoU.S.e specialty.

Cheap margaritas (with generoU.S. tequila pours) are a hit with locals and tourists at this Mexican restaurant. The menu features classics like burritos, fajitas and tacos, plU.S. Cuban and Puerto Rican dishes.

Head to this St. Croix resort on a Friday night to experience a Pirates Buffet and Mocko Jumbies Show. Feast on lamb chops, seafood, crab legs and more, followed by an exciting live mU.S.ic show.

You'll find blue water and white sand here, but a more secluded vibe. Go jetskiing or parasailing or jU.S.t chill over seaside cocktails and casual fare.