The US Virgin Islands is a holiday paradise in the Caribbean. Travel to St Thomas, St John and St Croix and relax in any of the villa rentals. Charter a boat for a deep-sea fishing adventure or spend time on the miles of glistening beaches. The islands offer first-class diving facilities and verdant tropical vegetation, and there is more than enough to satisfy any visitor. Even though the islands are American territories, West Indian culture remains their strongest influence.
US Virgin Islands villa rentals are an alternative to hotel stay and are perfect for those looking for professionally managed luxury villas and cottages or self-catering apartments to enjoy their holiday in privacy and seclusion, away from the crowds. These villa rentals are designed and furnished to provide an authentic Caribbean experience. Set amidst spectacular backdrops, these holiday homes are within convenient distance of the best of what the islands have to offer.
It is home to one of the world's most impressive marine gardens and underwater protected reef.
Warm and calm seas, stunning coral reefs, a rich marine life and excellent visibility are the main attractions for divers of all abilities. The diving season is busiest from December through April. Some of the best dive sites include Andreas Reef (on St Thomas), Buck Island Reef National Monument (a protected area on St Croix) and Carval Rock (St John).
Fishing is another favourite pastime on the island. Sport fishing charters with experienced skippers are widely available. Fishing competitions, such as the Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament and the Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament attract both amateurs and professionals from all over the world.
St Croix is the largest of the US Virgin Islands. Here you can explore Christiansted, which is one of the two major towns showcasing early Danish influence. Attractions include Fort Christiansværn, Government House, the Old Custom House and Art Gallery, and the wharf area. Outside of Christiansted, you can visit Frederiksted, also of Danish origin, St George Village Botanical Gardens, and Croix Aquarium.
St John is the most 'unspoilt' of the islands. Two-thirds of the island's deep valleys and most of its shoreline are part of the Virgin Islands National Park. The main attractions include Cruz Bay, a small town with excellent dive centres, and Trunk Bay, a beautiful beach with great diving opportunities.
St Thomas is the most cosmopolitan of all the US Virgin Islands. The main town, Charlotte Amalie, is the group's capital and it also boasts a Danish influence. Attractions include the waterfront, Blackbeard's Castle, Fort Christian, the Coral World Observatory, and the Frederick Lutheran Church of 1850. Also worth visiting is Magens Bay, claimed to be one of the world's top 10 beaches.
Nightlife options in the US Virgin Islands will not leave you disappointed. Steel bands, folk singing, calypso and limbo dancing are very popular. St Thomas has several nightclubs while St Croix and St Thomas have cinemas showing English-language films. There is also a casino on St Croix.
The islands offer a range of restaurants, from fine dining options to casual eateries, serving everything from Chinese to French and Italian cuisine to seafood, burgers, steaks and local fare. Specialities include lobster and fish. Restaurants usually add a 10 to 15% service charge.