North America > U.S. Virgin Islands

The United States Virgin Islands are a group of islands in the Caribbean that are an insular area of the United States. The islands are geographically part of the Virgin Islands archipelago and are located in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles.

The Virgin Islands consist of two groups of islands, the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the British Virgin Islands. The USVI consist of 4 larger islands and some 50 smaller islets and cays. The total area of the USVI is 133 square miles. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) are made up of 4 larger islands and 32 smaller islands. The total area of the BVI is 59 square miles. The British Virgin Islands lie to the north east of the United States Virgin Islands and is closest to St. John.


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A Travel Guide for Beach Lovers
A Travel Guide for Beach Lovers [more]
Links to each island, and information about travel, cruises, accommodation, and weather.
http://www.thebeach.vi/
AOL Travel - Virgin Islands
AOL Travel - Virgin Islands [more]
Information and resources on traveling to the islands.
http://travel.aol.com/guides/virgin-islands
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism [more]
Includes travel information such as entry requirements, places, activities, and events.
http://www.usvitourism.vi/
U.S. Virgin Islands Guide
U.S. Virgin Islands Guide [more]
Details on a variety of services and links to area attractions, lodging, and merchants.
http://www.usviguide.com/
US Virgin Islands Hotel & Tourism Association
US Virgin Islands Hotel & Tourism Association [more]
A resource with information to plan a trip. Hotels, restaurants, nightlife, sports, and eco-aventure.
http://www.virgin-islands-hotels.com/
Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands [more]
A source of information about traveling and vacationing in the islands. Services, culture, weather, resorts, and shopping.
http://www.virginisles.com/
Virgin Islands Now
Virgin Islands Now [more]
Includes information on dining, history, local culture, watersports and beaches.
http://www.vinow.com/
Virgin Islands Playground
Virgin Islands Playground [more]
Guide for travelers and visitors to St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.
http://www.viplayground.com/
VirginIslandsMap.com
VirginIslandsMap.com [more]
Map-based guide includes places, things to do, and local favorites.
http://www.virginislandsmap.com/
Vitourism.com
Vitourism.com [more]
Historical information, as well as descriptions of the culture, cuisine, and sights. Includes a calendar of events, video gallery, and community chat.
http://www.vitourism.com/