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Facilities at this resort in Green Cay include kitchenettes and connecting rooms or rollaway beds for kids, who stay free in their parents’ room. The Cruzan Kid’s program includes snorkeling and kayaking lessons and hiking.

Sample international cuisine at this airy restaurant at the Westin Resort (seeWestin Resort & Villas, St. John).

History and commerce come together in this charming town. Historic Fort Christianvaern casts its shadow over Christiansted National Historic Site, but the past permeates the entire town (seeFort Christianvaernand;Christiansted National Historic Siteand also;Historic Christiansted). Stroll by pastel buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, then segue off to a delightful lunch at a fine or casual restaurant. Small shops with eclectic merchandise offer an afternoon’s diversion.

Sailing through in 1493 on his second trip to the New World, Columbus stopped at Salt River, St. Croix, to skirmish with the Carib Indians. The many islands he saw prompted him to name the archipelago after St. Ursula and the 11,000 Virgins.

Home to the Virgin Islands National Park campground, this beach sees lots of visitors and tour groups. But, because of its length, the groups are less of a problem here than at other beaches. For solitude, head to the far ends or come early or late. The snorkeling is particularly good at the far eastern end and around Cinnamon Cay. There are showers, flush toilets, a convenience store, and a restaurant.

Located in the Virgin Islands National Park, this campground has shady and secluded sites for pitching tents. You can also rent erected tents and cottages. Amenities such as a restaurant and water-sports rentals make this almost a resort (seeCinnamon Bay Campground, St. John).

There’s no kids’ program at this beachfront Virgin Islands National Park campground, but your kids will find lots of other children to play with. There’s a good restaurant (seeCinnamon Bay Campground, St. John).

Running downhill from Centerline Road to North Shore Road near Cinnamon Bay Campground (seeCinnamon Bay Campground, St. John), this 1.1-mile (1.7-km) trail offers superb views.

Signs describing the flora, fauna, and historical features mark this half-mile (1-km) loop trail. It starts and ends at the sugar factory ruins near Cinnamon Bay Campground.

Hop the complimentary ferry to the Bitter End Yacht Club’s breezy restaurant, where the meal includes appetizer, soup, entrée, dessert, and an after-dinner rum. The tropical fruit tart is delicious.