How bad are the mosquitoes in the Virgin Islands?

Mosquito-borne diseases are spread during the rainy season or after heavy rains when mosquitoes are most prevalent. Outbreaks of Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Fever have occurred in the U.S. Virgin Islands in past years. Zika Virus has been documented in nearby Puerto Rico and on the island of St.



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Montserrat, a tiny island in the Caribbean British West Indies, is one of the few places in the world where mosquitoes are practically non-existent.

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The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (VIDPNR) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) ensures that potable water is safe to drink. Both agencies have prescribed limits on the contaminants in water provided by public water systems.

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There are only two places in the world that are completely and utterly mosquito-free: Antarctica and Iceland.

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The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (VIDPNR) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) ensures that potable water is safe to drink.

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The US Virgin Islands are home to some of the best shark diving in the World! St. Thomas and St. John are surrounded by beautiful Caribbean waters and a number of shark species.

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Shark attacks are extremely rare in the Virgin Islands.

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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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