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St. Thomas offers renown duty-free shopping, breathtaking beaches, championship golf and nonstop nightlife. St. John is a nature lover's dream with over half of the island covered by a national park. Bring a canvas or a camera and you'll cherish the memories forever

Beaches

Several of the world's most beautiful beaches are found on the U.S. Virgin Islands. Bask and snorkel at the best: St. Thomas Magen's Bay Coki Beach Sapphire Beach Morning Star Beach Hull Beach St. John Trunk Bay Cinnamon Bay Hawksnest Honeymoon Beach St. Croix Buck Island Cane Bay Rainbow Beach Tamarind Reef Beach Shoys Beach Chenay Beach Buccaneer Beach.

Music

The air carries an infectious beat of music across all three islands. The unique sounds of the Caribbean blend with traditional American influences, creating unforgettable music heard from street corner to club. Be sure to sample the island sounds of calypso, cariso, soca, reggae, steel pan, and St. Croix's own Quelbe.

Golf

The golf courses of the U.S. Virgin Islands are legendary for combining awesome land and seascapes with beautiful championship holes. Top designers such as Robert Trent Jones have left their mark on the golf courses of St. Thomas and St. Croix.

Shopping

Original art of the islands makes great souvenirs from miniature watercolors to expansive oils depicting seascapes, market scenes, the people and colorful animals of the islands. Plus the U.S. Virgin Islands has the highest duty-free shopping limit in the Caribbean, $1200 per person and no sales tax. Check out the Virgin Islands Art Expo, the Arts Alive and Caribbean Colour Art Fairs or the St. Thomas Native Arts and Crafts Cooperative.

Coral World

A three-level underwater observatory. Home to the world's largest reef tank, and an aquarium with more than 20 TV size tanks providing views of all the undersea life in the waters of the Virgin Islands and around the world. Be sure to call ahead for shark feeding times. Feeding schedules available for all park inhabitants.

Eco Tours

St. John is a nature lover's paradise with pristine beaches, private lagoons and an awesome national park covering over half of the island, and some of the surrounding sea. Perfectly untouched bays await, while empty beaches beckon, and just below the surface some of the most gorgeous coral reefs beg to be explored. Hike among numerous nature trails past one-of-a-kind plants, animals and even ancient Arawak Indian carvings. St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix offer guided eco-tours on foot, bike, horseback and kayak through reefs, preserves, mangroves, ancient rivers and a tropical forest.

Sailing

Rent a sailboat or yacht, with or without a captain, and sail away into the emerald sea. Explore tiny islands, pull up to a seaside restaurant in style, or simply ride the waves with the wind in your hair.

Fishing

Sport fishing in the U.S. Virgin Islands is world renowned. Charters are available, along with tournaments, several times a year.

Travel With Minors

Minors traveling with only one parent or adults other than their parents must have a notarized letter from the absent parent(s) authorizing them to be taken out of the country. If the parent is deceased, a copy of the death certificate will be required for check in at the airport.

Climate

Average high temperatures range from 85 to 90° F (29-32 ° C), while average lows range from the low to upper 70's (22-26° C). Average wind speeds range from 11 to 13 mph throughout the year, so a cooling breeze can generally be expected. Rainfall is highest during the month of May, and then again from August through November, with 4 to 6 inches falling per month. Winter months are fairly dry, with 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches of rain per month. St. Thomas is 32 square miles of beautiful harbors, lush tropical vegetation, magnificent white sand beaches and rolling mountains that run east to west through the middle of the island. It is only 13 miles long and less than 4 miles wide, but it's an extremely hilly island, and even an 8- or 10-mile trip could take several hours.

Electricity

Standard U.S. 110volt/60 cycle

Gambling

There is no legalized gambling in the Virgin Islands.

Location

Saint Thomas is located east of Puerto Rico and lies between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, about 1,000 miles south of Miami, 18° above the equator. St. Thomas lies 40 miles north of St. Croix.

Proof of Citizenship

Valid US passport or state-issued birth certificate with a raised seal plus photo ID.

Golf Courses

Valid US passport or state-issued birth certificate with a raised seal plus photo ID.

Dress

Although island dress can be casual, bathing suits and unbuttoned shirts in the town or countryside are frowned upon, and with the numerous luxury resorts and upscale restaurants on the island, you're sure to find more elegant attire in the evenings. You can fill in or add to your wardrobe from the island's many boutiques. Raincoats are not needed nor is there much call for sweaters, even at night, but brimmed hats are highly recommended as sun protectors.

Weather Conditions

Sunny, year-round temperatures range in the 80's during the day and 70's during the night. Average annual rainfall is 50 inches, the wettest months being May, and from August through November, with 4 to 6 inches per month.

Weddings

The U.S. Virgin Islands require no blood tests. American couples need only fill out a two-page form, pay a $50 license fee, and observe an eight-day posting period.