Are the Virgin Islands expensive to visit?

Is it expensive to visit the US Virgin Islands? The US Virgin Islands is one of the most expensive Caribbean destinations for travelers. It is difficult to travel on a budget but read this full guide for helpful ways to save money.



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Top tips for finding cheap flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price. High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is September.

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But going on vacation to the U.S. Virgin Islands is more expensive than going on vacation in Puerto Rico. You will pay from 50 to 70 percent more for food, transportation, and lodging in The USVI than what you will pay for the same services in Puerto Rico.

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The casual atmosphere of St. John is a perfect place for rest and relaxation. Though it's the smallest of the main U.S. Virgin Islands, it's home to dozens of beaches, cays, and trails. Unmanicured and rugged landscapes make this one of the best Virgin Islands to visit for nature lovers.

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Home to Charlotte Amalie, the bustling capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas is the easiest of the three main islands to reach… which also makes it the most populated.

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If you plan to visit St. Thomas and St. John, I recommend spending one week in the US Virgin Islands. With 7 days, you have 2 days for travel time plus 5 days on the islands, which is plenty of time to visit the beaches, go snorkeling or take a boat cruise, and do a little hiking.

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Passports for U.S. Citizens are NOT required for the U.S. Virgin Islands, but you must be prepared to show evidence of citizenship upon leaving the territory (such as a government issued photo ID or your passport). Citizens of countries other than the U.S. should follow U.S. travel regulations.

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Tortola. Tortola is an island of steep hills, remarkable vistas, and quiet beaches. Delight in the exquisite white sand at Smuggler's Cove, hike through a tropical forest at Sage Mountain National Park, or admire tropical flowers and trees at the Joseph Reynold O'Neal Botanical Gardens.

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St. Croix, on the other hand, is the largest and least visited of the US Virgin Islands. It's a quieter island where you can find secluded beaches and empty trails. There are two main towns, the capital: Christiansted and another town, Frederiksted.

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10 Best Beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Magens Bay Beach, St Thomas.
  • Trunk Bay Beach, St John.
  • Salt Pond Beach, St John.
  • Sandy Point Beach, St Croix.
  • Turtle Beach, St Croix.
  • Maho Bay Beach, St John.
  • Honeymoon Beach, St John.
  • Hawksnest Beach, St John.


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