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First settled in 1625 by Holland and England, with other European countries following, this former Danish colony reveals its history at every turn of the road. The Danish influence is especially obvious in the island’s two main towns, Christiansted and Frederiksted (seeHistoric St. Croix).

Established in 1956, this park occupies about two-thirds of this 20-sq mile (52-sq km) island. Besides a range of plants and animals, it features gorgeous beaches, hiking trails on its lush hillsides, interesting ruins along the hills and coasts, and water-sports galore (seeVirgin Islands National Park, St. John).

Tucked next to a pretty harbor, this cozy town stretches inland for several blocks. It offers eclectic shops, bars, restaurants, and people-watching within walking distance (seeStroll Through Cruz Bay, St. John).

Good prices, thanks to a duty-free deal from the US government, and the variety of merchandise make this a shopping mecca (seeDuty-Free Shopping in St. Thomas).

Settled by Denmark in 1666, this town is the island’s historical hub. Streets carry Danish names and many buildings date back several centuries (seeHistoric Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas).

This marine park connects visitors with the undersea life around the islands. Watch colorful fish in tanks or up close on underwater adventures such as Sea Trekkin’ or Snuba (seeCoral World, St. Thomas).

History, hiking, diving, and lovely sea views greet visitors who seek out these special places. Some are off the beaten path, but all are worth the effort (seeBVI National Parks & Scenic Spots).

Year-round balmy weather, gorgeous scenery, and pristine anchorages just a day’s sail from each other make this one of the top sailing destinations in the world (seeSailing in the British Virgin Islands).

Reefs teeming with colorful fish and coral provide interesting diving no matter where you go, but the best diving is found offshore on a boat trip (seeDive & Snorkel Trips).

Total calm and laziness by the sea or an abundance of activities – Virgin Islands’ top resorts offer everything to make your holiday a dream come true (seeBeach Resorts).