The 10 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 5 guides that rank for "best places to visit in us virgin islands"
Named by 4 of 51. St. JohnUS Virgin Islands, US Virgin IslandsAbout two-thirds of the island is national park, with no cruise ships.One guide says it has the best beaches in the USVI and the best hiking in the archipelago.Best time to visit St. JohnBest beaches in St. John
Named by 4 of 52. St. ThomasUS Virgin Islands, US Virgin IslandsThe most developed and most visited island, with the main airport and cruise ships.Suits big resorts, nightlife and easy day trips by ferry to neighboring islands.Best time to visit St. ThomasBest beaches in St. Thomas
Named by 4 of 53. St. CroixUS Virgin Islands, US Virgin IslandsThe largest and furthest island, with an authentic local feel and the best diving.
Historic harbor towns Christiansted and Frederiksted have Danish colonial architecture.
Named by 3 of 54. Magens BaySt. Thomas, US Virgin IslandsA protected bay surrounded by mountains with swimming conditions that suit families.One guide calls it the most striking beach on St. Thomas.
Named by 3 of 55. ChristianstedSt. Croix, US Virgin IslandsSt. Croix's historic capital, with a national historic site and Fort Christiansvaern.Has the most restaurants on St. Croix.
Named by 2 of 56. Trunk BaySt. John, US Virgin IslandsBest known for its underwater snorkeling trail and often ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches.Cruise visitors to St. Thomas often ferry over to St. John for the day, mostly to see it.
Named by 2 of 57. Virgin Islands National ParkSt. John, US Virgin IslandsCovers about two-thirds of St. John with forests and hiking trails.Includes Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, and the Reef Bay Trail with sugar plantation ruins and petroglyphs.
Named by 2 of 58. Buck Island Reef National MonumentSt. Croix, US Virgin IslandsA protected reserve near St. Croix with marked underwater snorkeling trails, reachable as a day trip from Christiansted.Good for hiking and snorkeling.
Named by 2 of 59. Charlotte AmalieSt. Thomas, US Virgin IslandsThe capital of the USVI, on St. Thomas, bustling with people.Historic main attraction of St. Thomas; duty-free shopping draws cruise passengers.
10. Cinnamon BaySt. John, US Virgin IslandsPark beach with an archaeology lab and popular windsurfing and sailing.
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Travel guides most often name December to April as the best time to visit US Virgin Islands.
Named by 4 of 51. St. JohnAbout two-thirds of the island is national park, with no cruise ships.One guide says it has the best beaches in the USVI and the best hiking in the archipelago.Best time to visit St. JohnBest beaches in St. JohnNamed by 4 of 52. St. ThomasThe most developed and most visited island, with the main airport and cruise ships.Suits big resorts, nightlife and easy day trips by ferry to neighboring islands.Best time to visit St. ThomasBest beaches in St. Thomas
Named by 4 of 53. St. CroixThe largest and furthest island, with an authentic local feel and the best diving.
