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locally: USVI
No passport, left-hand driving, and the best national park beaches in America.
The US Virgin Islands — St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix — offer Caribbean beauty with American convenience. St. Thomas has the shopping and nightlife, St. John has the national park and pristine bays, and St. Croix has the history and the rum.
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Currency
USD
USD accepted
Language
English
+ Virgin Islands Creole
Power
Type A/B
120V · 60Hz
Driving
Left
UK-style
Airport
STT
Cyril
Emergency
911
Police · Fire
Virgin Islands National Park — covers 60% of St. John
Buck Island Reef National Monument
St. Croix sea turtle research program
Coral reef restoration at Trunk Bay
Monthly breakdown
Hurricane risk: HighJan
Best
Feb
Best
Mar
Best
Apr
Best
May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
Rain
Sep
Rain
Oct
Rain
Nov
Rain
Dec
Best
Major events
Crucian Christmas Festival
St. Thomas Carnival
St. John Festival
18.35°N, 64.77°W
An underwater snorkeling trail through coral reefs in one of the world's most photographed bays.
17.75°N, 64.56°W
The easternmost point of the United States — a windswept promontory with sunrise views.
18.37°N, 64.93°W
A heart-shaped bay consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches.
A thick okra-based stew with crab, fish, and leafy greens — the territory's signature.
Deep-fried dough pockets filled with saltfish, chicken, or beef.
St. Croix's celebrated rum — distilled on the island since 1760.
Transport
Driving is on the LEFT with American-style cars — stay alert.
Crime
Avoid downtown Charlotte Amalie after dark outside the main waterfront strip.
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