What is the best island to stay on in the US Virgin Islands?

Accommodation options vary enormously, and include everything from simple B&Bs to swish seaside resorts. The group is made up of 50-odd islands and cays, but St Thomas — where the capital of Charlotte Amalie is located — St John and St Croix are the most popular.



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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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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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Hit up a beach (or a few) and get out there into the Caribbean water. Just be sure to watch yourself. You may even want to wear watersocks on some swims due to coral and urchins. Surf and current are other deterrents to your perfect swim, so be sure to be mindful of your surroundings and always have a buddy.

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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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Virgin Islands Ferry services make it easy to island hop. There are 7 main islands in the Virgin Islands: St Thomas, St John and St Croix in the USVI and Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost van Dyke in the BVI. All offer travelers something unique worth exploring.

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The USVI is one of the easiest places in the Caribbean to get to. The main airport is Cyril E. King Airport located in St Thomas. There is also a smaller airport in St Croix's called Henry E.

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Thomas can be slightly less expensive overall than St. John. It's a bit easier to work within a budget on St. Thomas where you don't have to necessarily rent a car, you have different hotel tiers to choose from, and you have access to cheaper food options (in both restaurants and the larger grocery stores).

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