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Formerly known as the Danish West Indies, the U.S. Virgin Islands are now an unincorporated organized territory of the United States.
The three major islands are St. Croix, the largest; St. John, the more relaxed of the three and St. Thomas, home to the capital city and the most population.
There is plenty to see and do, sparkling clear blue water, secluded bays and islands, historic towns and villages, diving, fishing -- and many historic monuments.
Don't miss the Buck Island Reef National Monument, the Christiansted National Historic Site, the Salt River Bay Ecological Preserve, or the Virgin Islands National Park which encompasses 7,000 plus acres.
CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAUS:
GENERAL INTEREST:
- Electricity: 110/120V, 60Hz
- Times to Travel: With perpetual summer weather, travel to the US Virgin Islands is great any time of the year. The annual temperatures are fairly consistent ranging from the high 70's F (24 - 26° C) to the mid 80's F (28 - 29° C)
There is not a designated rainy season. The months of May, August, September, October and November are the wettest, with short rainshowers that typically occur early in the morning or at night. All day rain is extremely rare.
As with most of the Carribean islands, hurricane season runs from June to November, but there is ample warning time.
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PASSPORTS - TRAVEL VISAS - WARNINGS:
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