STEVE SIMONSEN PHOTOGRAPHY
STEVE SIMONSEN PHOTOGRAPHY
Beach Resort ( far right and background ) and The Buccaneer ( all other images ) are among the popular picks in St . Croix for travel advisors on VAX .
STEVE SIMONSEN PHOTOGRAPHY
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U . S . Virgin Islands
IF YOU LOVE THE RIVIERA MAYA , YOU ’ LL LOVE THE U . S . VIRGIN ISLANDS .
• Perfect for : Travelers who are looking for a tranquil destination with top-notch beaches and a family-friendly vibe
• Favorite activities : Virgin Islands National Park , Blackbeard ’ s Castle and swimming at Magens Bay Beach
• Fly into : STX ( St . Croix ) or STT ( St . Thomas ) Located southeast of Puerto Rico , the U . S . Virgin Islands are made up of a cluster of Caribbean islands , the largest and most popular of which are St . Croix , St . John and St . Thomas . The three main islands of this tropical getaway encompass just 134 square miles . But , what the U . S . Virgin Islands may lack in size is easily made up for with beautiful wildlife areas , the endless opportunity for fun out on the open water , pristine golf courses and plenty of local rum free for the sampling .
A history dotted with Pre-Ceramic inhabitants , British colonists , European explorers , Dutch sugar cane farmers and , most exciting of all , real-life pirates , the USVI have a unique cultural flair that can be experienced by visitors through historical tours , storytelling and artisan fairs .
Most-shopped hotels by travel advisors on VAX — St . Croix 1 . Hotel on the Cay 2 . The Buccaneer 3 . Carambola Beach Resort
Most-shopped hotels by travel advisors on VAX — St . Thomas 1 . Bolongo Bay Beach Resort 2 . The Ritz-Carlton St . Thomas 3 . Wyndham St . Thomas
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