The U.S. Virgin Islands are known for their white sand beaches, including Magens Bay and Trunk Bay, and deepwater harbors along the Anegada Passage, including Charlotte Amalie (the capital) and Christiansted. Like most Caribbean islands, most of the islands of the Virgin Islands, including St. Thomas and St.

The U.S. Virgin Islands are "America's Caribbean Paradise" – the place to see moko jumbies (stilt walkers) dance at a Carnival parade, hear the lilting patois of a Creole dialect or smell the spices in a saltfish pate (all without losing cell phone reception). You can visit either St. Thomas, St. John or St.

northeastern Caribbean Sea United States Virgin Islands, also called U.S. Virgin Islands, organized unincorporated island territory of the United States, situated at the eastern end of the Greater Antilles, about 40 miles (64 km) east of Puerto Rico, in the northeastern Caribbean Sea.

The USVI is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States, meaning it follows U.S. laws but also has its own local government. It also means that not all of the U.S. Constitution applies to the people living there.

The Virgin Group is a global, growth investor, spanning multiple sectors - Travel & Leisure, Health & Wellness, Music & Entertainment, Telecoms & Media, Financial Services and Space.

Actors

• Lisa Canning (born 1966), television actress.
• Kelsey Grammer (born 1955), actor.
• Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (born 1953), actor.
• Jasmin St. Claire (born 1970), adult film actress.

Do I need a passport to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands? If you are a U.S. citizen a passport is not required, but it still serves as the best identification when traveling.

St. Thomas Some of the most popular destinations for travelers in the US Virgin Islands include: St. Thomas: Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and historic architecture, St. Thomas is a popular destination for travelers of all ages.

US Virgins Islands: Whats the Difference? The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas territory consisting of four larger islands (Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke), while the U.S. Virgin Islands are a territory of the United States consisting of three larger islands (St. Croix, St.

In 1493, Christopher Columbus visited these islands. He had been searching for a route to India and consequently he called the people he encountered Indians. Columbus named the beautiful islands 'The Virgins' in reference to the legendary beauty of St. Ursula and her 11,000 virgins.

The name "Virgin" arose in 1970 when Richard Branson and Nik Powell formed a record shop, first as mail order and in 1971 with a physical store. They considered themselves virgins in business. Branson has described the "V" in the logo as an expressive tick, representing the Virgin seal of approval.

Christopher Columbus named the islands after Saint Ursula and the 11,000 Virgins (Spanish: Santa Úrsula y las Once Mil Vírgenes), shortened to the Virgins (las Vírgenes).