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PARADISE FOUND TOP REASONS TO GO TO THE USVI
Let go of ordinary and embrace fantasy in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our white sand beaches SHOP, SHOP, SHOP!
inspire relaxation, steady trade winds keep the average temperature at a balmy 80º, and the The USVI has been a “shopping” destination since 1607! Before arriving in present-
diverse beauty of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas gives you every opportunity to create day Virginia, the Jamestown settlers (who built the first successful English settlement
your own idea of paradise. in North America) stopped off in Charlotte Amalie to stock up on supplies. Discover
the unique products each island has to offer and spend up to $1,600 duty-free!
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
The USVI is the only U.S. Territory that is bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the
Caribbean Sea. With all that water, it’s only natural to find so many beautiful beaches.
Not to mention endless water activities — diving, sailing, kayaking, sport fishing,
snorkeling, windsurfing, parasailing and kite boarding, to name a few.
A TRIO OF FANTASTIC CARNIVALS & FESTIVALS
It’s the biggest party of the year times three! Food, drink, music and masquerading!
St. Croix’s Christmas Festival starts in December. St. Thomas’s carnival culminates in
the final week of April. St. John’s celebration begins in June and runs through Fourth of
July week.
BEST RUMS IN THE CARIBBEAN
With the legendary Cruzan Rum and Captain Morgan Rum both being produced in the
USVI, visitors have the opportunity to visit the local distilleries and learn the secrets of
making the finest rums in the world.
EASE OF ACCESS
With non-stop service available from most major carriers, the USVI can be reached from
the U.S. mainland in as quickly as two and a half hours. With no passport required for
U.S. citizens, English being the language spoken and the U.S. dollar as official currency,
your hassle-free vacation is within easy reach.
USVI FUN FACT
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