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 ...

San Juan Island National Historical Park on the west coast preserves remnants of the 1859 Pig War that almost led to all-out ...

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.

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).