About the US Virgin Islands

Consider a beach holiday or romantic getaway in the US Virgin Island and discover the islands' unique blend of Danish heritage, American glitz and friendly relaxed Caribbean attitude.

The US Virgin Islands consist of 60 mainly uninhabited islands and cays – the largest and busiest are St Thomas, St Croix and St John. The nearby British Virgin Islands are just a short plane ride away.

St John
Famous for its unspoiled natural beauty, St John offers some of the best snorkelling, scuba diving, swimming, underwater photography, sailing and hiking in the Caribbean. St John is the smallest and most pristine of the three main US Virgin Islands. Blessed with lush tree-covered hills and mountains fringed by pristine white-sand beaches . . . Read more about St John . . .

St Thomas
There is more to idyllic St Thomas holidays than sun, sea and the stunning Magens Bay Beach – considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Blessed with great conditions for sailing, scuba diving and game fishing, St Thomas also offers fine dining restaurants, a choice of luxurious 5-star resorts and arguably the best discounted duty-free shopping in the Caribbean. Read more about St Thomas . . .

St Croix
More laid-back and relaxed than bustling St Thomas, St Croix is the largest of the islands and offers a great range of outdoor pursuits as well as historic sights, good restaurants and shopping in the charming ports of Christiansted and Frederiksted. Read more about St Croix . . .

Best time to visit the US Virgin Islands?
The best time for a honeymoon in the US Virgin Islands is from late November to April. The climate is subtropical year round, with high temperatures calmed by cooling trade winds.

Expect an average of 28°C, with a high of 31°C in the summer months of May to October and an average of 25°C with a high of 28°C in the winter months between November and April. The hurricane season lasts from June to early November.

For more climate info: US Virgin Islands Weather Guide