U.S Virgin Islands (USVI)

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U.S. Virgin Islands (St John, St Croix, St Thomas)

The 3 islands (St John, St Croix & St Thomas) which form The U.S. Virgins Islands, which lays at the east of the Caribbean, approximate 1,100 miles from Miami. The average temperatures for the islands range from 77ºF in the winter to 83ºF in the summer.

Each of the islands has a unique character and quality of its own with breathtaking views. The islands are renowned for their white sands as compared to the rest of the other islands within the Caribbean islands with black sands.

Getting married on the islands is relatively easy, with a short 8-day wait and as it is a popular wedding destination, you can find lots of consultants and planners to aid you in planning the perfect wedding. You would need a marriage license (last a year) and it can be easily obtained through your wedding planner.

St John (How to get here?)

The smallest among the islands, approximate two-thirds of St. John is a national park plus it houses world-renowned dazzling beaches such as TrunkBay, CinnamonBay, and Salt Pond Bay.

If you want to be in a lively beach, Cruz Bay is the right choice with fabulous restaurants and bars.

Most of the accommodations are around Cruz Bay which is the ferry drop off point.

Accommodation:

· Camping ground (Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay)

· All-inclusive resorts

· ‘Recycled materials’ Cottages along Maho Bay

If you are on a tight budget, you may want to consider housing yourselves and your guests at the nearby St Thomas as the accommodation on St John are relatively more expensive. You could get the guests to come over to St John by ferry but do note the timing of the ferry that leaves the island back to St Thomas.

Recommended Beaches:

· Caneel Bay - operated by Rosewood Hotels. Admit day guests.

· Trunk Bay - well known for underwater snorkeling & hit with cruise passengers

· Cinnamon Bay – great camping ground

· Salt Pond Bay

Activities:

· Hiking along Reef Bay Trail

· Snorkeling

· Jeep tours

· Sugarcane plantation sightseeing

· Windsurfing

St Thomas(How to get here?)

St. Thomas boasts one of the most beautiful harbors in the world and is one of the liveliest islands in with its capital, Charlotte Amalie, which has exciting nightlife and world-class duty-free shopping.

It also offers a wide range of activities such as scuba diving, yachting, snorkeling, water sports, dining and of course shopping!!!

You can choose from all-inclusive world class resorts, private homes and villas or even yacht rental for planning your accommodation.

Accommodation:

· All-inclusive resorts

· Private Homes & villas

· Yacht

Recommended Beaches:

· Magens Bay (Paid beach)

· Sapphire Beach (Great for snorkeling & water sports)

Activities:

· Diving

· Snorkeling