United States Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands of the United States
Caribbean · VIR
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To United States Virgin Islands
The United States Virgin Islands fit travelers who want a straightforward Caribbean trip with good beaches, easy logistics, and enough island variety to shape the stay without overcomplicating it. It works best when you choose one main base such as St. Thomas or St. John, then add a targeted day trip or a short extension instead of splitting every night across all three islands.
Popular For
Things To See
- St. Thomas
- St. John
- St. Croix
- Virgin Islands National Park
- Charlotte Amalie
- Trunk Bay
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- December through April is the easiest broad season for first visits.
- St. Thomas is often the simplest base, while St. John is stronger for travelers who want more national-park and beach time.
- Inter-island transfers are manageable, but short trips are usually better with one clear home base.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for United States Virgin Islands.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Charlotte Amalie
- Population
- 87,146
- Area
- 347 km²
- Region
- Caribbean
Languages
- English
Currency
United States dollar ($)
USD
1 USD = 1.00 USD
Cost of Living (World Bank)
89.0
Price level index (US = 100)
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Charlotte Amalie (18.35°N, 64.93°W).
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 13.3%
- Forest cover
- 58.2%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 1
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 3
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
35/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
81/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in the British Virgin Islands. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the British Virgin Islands. If you decide to travel to the British Virgin Islands: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for the Eastern Caribbean, which includes the British Virgin Islands. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data