The US Virgin Islands are some of the most accessible and exotic escapes for Americans. First, because we don't need a ...

St. Croix's small Buck Island, 3 mi/5 km from Christiansted, has beautiful, pristine beaches and offers exceptional diving and snorkeling. Managed by the National Park Service as part of the Buck ...

The island of St. Croix managed to sidestep the worst of Irma, but visitors to the U.S. Virgin Islands are being advised not to visit the districts of St. Thomas and St. John as of yet.

Although the island is larger than neighboring St. Thomas, the typical cruise destination, it has fewer people, approximately 50,000, and is considered the easternmost point of all U.S. territories.

I'm a total island girl, so I can list loads of tropical retreats that supply the quintessential elements of beautiful beaches and great culture. But the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix has always ...

The U.S. Virgin Islands consist of St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas (and a whole host of mini islands including Water Island that I’ll describe in detail below).