US Virgin Islands

United States Virgin Islands · Caribbean Paradise · Since 1917

“American paradise seeks global gems”

What de world ain know bout we islands

Facts dat make we proud every single day

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St. Thomas — Shoppin Paradise

St. Thomas is one ah de top duty-free shoppin destinations in de whole Caribbean. Charlotte Amalie got over 400 shops sellin jewelry, perfume, an luxury goods — no sales tax, no customs duty up to $1,800.

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St. Croix — De Big Island

St. Croix is de largest Virgin Island at 84 square miles. Home to de Cruzan Rum Distillery, Buck Island Reef National Monument, an a heritage dat blend Danish colonial architecture wit Caribbean soul.

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St. John — Nature Jewel

Two-thirds ah St. John is Virgin Islands National Park, donated by Laurance Rockefeller in 1956. Trunk Bay rank as one ah de top 10 beaches in de whole world. Pure untouched paradise.

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Sailin & Yacht Charter Capital

De USVI is de yacht charter capital ah de Caribbean. Steady trade winds, crystal clear waters, an hundreds ah protected anchorages make it de ultimate sailin destination year-round.

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Carnival — We Biggest Fete

Virgin Islands Carnival is de oldest an largest carnival in de Caribbean. St. Thomas Carnival run for two weeks every April wit mocko jumbies, steel pan bands, an J'ouvert mornin jump-up.

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Danish Colonial Heritage

From 1672 to 1917, Denmark rule dese islands as de Danish West Indies. Charlotte Amalie still got cobblestone streets, red-roof warehouses, an Fort Christian built in 1672 — de oldest standin structure.

Historic Moments

Livin timekeepers ah we island history

Columbus Reach We Shores

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November 14, 1493 — Second Voyage

Transfer from Denmark to USA

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March 31, 1917 — Purchased for $25 million

Virgin Islands National Park

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August 2, 1956 — St. John Protected Forever

US Citizenship Granted

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February 25, 1927 — Virgin Islanders Become US Citizens

Population: 87,146 (2020 Census)| Area: 133.73 sq mi (346.4 km²)| 3 Main Islands: St. Thomas · St. Croix · St. John| Currency: US Dollar ($)| Capital: Charlotte Amalie| US Territory since 1917 · Unincorporated · Organized

De US Virgin Islands in Numbers

Hotel data an economic figures

200+ Hotels
7 Cities / Districts
3.9 Average Stars
4.2 Rating Average
$44.3K GDP per Capita
87K Population

Where we people like to travel

De most popular destinations — duty-free expertise meets de world

Islands at Home

Explore de US Virgin Islands — from St. Thomas to St. Croix

🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands & Korea 🇰🇷

A Caribbean-Korean connection — through tourism, culture, an shared American ties

🤝 US Alliance As a US territory, USVI shares America strong alliance wit South Korea since 1953
🚢 Cruise Tourism Korean cruise lines increasingly include USVI ports — Charlotte Amalie is a top Caribbean stop
🍴 K-Food in Paradise Korean cuisine gaining popularity across de Caribbean — kimchi meets island spice
🏊 Sailing & Sports Korean sailing teams train in Caribbean waters — USVI is a world-class regatta venue
🎜 K-Drama Fans Korean Wave reach even de smallest Caribbean islands — Hallyu culture popular wit USVI youth
💰 Duty-Free Trade Korean electronics an beauty products popular in USVI duty-free shops — Samsung, LG, K-Beauty

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