US Virgin Islands Travel
US Virgin Islands Overview
The U.S. Virgin Islands is an unincorporated organized territory of the United States of America between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico. It was formerly known as the Danish West Indies. Together with the British Virgin Islands, to the northeast, the territory forms the Virgin Islands archipelago. The US Virgin Islands has a tropical climate, tempered by easterly trade winds and have little seasonal temperature variation. It is best to visit during the dry season, from December to April.
US Virgin Islands Main Attractions
Seven Arches Museum is one of the famous attractions of US Virgin Islands. It was once a Danish craftsman's residence then made into a "welcoming arms" staircase that leads to second level of floral framed front doorway. Dramatic high walls surround this intriguing complex completed with rooms filled with antique mahogany furnishings. A highlight is an old brick oven housed in a separate cookhouse.
Another attraction of the US Virgin Islands is the Government House. It is the official residence of the Governor of the Virgin Islands. The architectural design is typical of older homes and public buildings throughout the West Indies. The second floor reception area is open to the public during the week. At the food of the front steps there is an authentic Danish guardhouse. . It was presented as a gift to the people of the Virgin Islands by the Danish government in 1967 - marking the 50th anniversary of the transfer of the islands to the United States.
US Virgin Islands Activities
There is variety of activities offered in the US Virgin Islands. There are sites by the coastlines that offer several water sports, including sea kayaking, windsurfing, diving and snorkeling. However, the islands are much popular for the historical relics left in the islands, which then tell the tourist to join different tours to the properties and places on US Virgin Islands.
US Virgin Islands Accommodation & Dining
US Virgin Islands have accommodations that offer the ambience and exceptional natural beauty of every island in the area. Enjoy spacious suite-style rooms with king beds, sleep-sofa, screened porches, large bathrooms, casual atmosphere, and the perfect places to relax and unwind. Every accommodation is placed in a perfect setting for sophisticated travelers looking for a pristine beach, spa, and quiet relaxation. Tourists have a wide choice of dining options in the islands. There are great local food can be found by the rainforests of the islands. For fine dining, restaurants do a great blend of local and traditional American dishes and flavors.
US Virgin Islands Shopping & Nightlife
US Virgin Islands have loud and exciting nightlife, exciting in the sense that most of the bars and nightclubs have their homemade mixes and drinks of the local spirits and alcohol. Be wary the home recipes are very strong. Shopping in US Virgin Islands is quite colorful. The islands are known for artists in different fields. They have been selling their artwork in a reasonable price.
Getting To & Around the US Virgin Islands
Flights are into either St. Croix or St. Thomas. Many flights also connect through Puerto Rico. Direct flights are also available from Miami, New York and Boston on American Airlines, Atlanta and Detroit on Delta Airlines and other from other States. Ferries run between all three US Virgin Islands, as well as to and from the British Virgin Islands and, on a seasonal basis, Puerto Rico. Cruise ships also call in at the US Virgin Islands.
