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United States Virgin Islands
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The United States Virgin Islands are located close to 50 miles east of Puerto Rico in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. The U.S. Virgin Islands consist of the four main islands of St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, and Water Island; a most recent addition, and many smaller islands and cays. The islands were purchased by the United States from Denmark in 1917 and are recognized as a United States Territory.
Although volcanic in origin, each island is as diverse as the next. St. Thomas the most developed and cosmopolitan of the islands hosts cruise ships in its harbor in the USVI capital, Charlotte Amalie. The island is also re-known for its duty free shopping, while St. John a short ferry ride away from St. Thomas is mostly undeveloped with two thirds of it a National Park. Water Island also a short ferry ride from St. Thomas takes the lay back life style of St. John to a whole new level. Here you will find no cars nor active night life, only pristine beaches and complete relaxation. St. Croix the largest of the USVI is 40 miles south of St. Thomas although with flatter terrain has a lush rain forest and hosts two cosmopolitan metropolis. The U.S. Virgin Islands are well known for their pristine white sandy beaches, including Magens Bay on St. Thomas and Trunk Bay on St. John, as well as their breathtaking views, incredible coral reefs which provide world-class diving and snorkeling, wonderful hiking trails, scenic golf courses, sport fishing and its world re-known superb sailing. Further, the USVI is situated adjacent the British Virgin Islands, thus day trips from St. Thomas to the BVI provides another fun filled adventure. Direct flights from Miami, North Carolina and New York make air travel to ‘Americas Paradise’ as the USVI so often referred to, easily accessible. The people are friendly with a unique music, cuisine and culture. Add to that; wonderful restaurants, posh hotels, world-class shopping, pristine beaches, exciting festivals and nightlife along with all the many things to see and do, make the USVI an exciting place to visit and live. | ![]() SIGNATURE HOTEL
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