Virgin Islands

Virgin IslandsToday we propose to meet another corner unmissable Caribbean. In this case, visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands, comprised of the islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix, Water Island and St. John. They are an attractive and comprehensive tourism around the world for all it has to offer: shopping, pristine beach, nature full, glorious weather and the opportunity to enjoy the Caribbean sea making diving, swimming or just watching this relaxing scenery. The archipelago is located some 60 km to the east of Puerto Rico. These islands are mountainous, with plenty of accidents such as reefs and keys that give its coastline an attractive landscape and changing.

The history of the site is crossed by a history full of ups and downs. The Virgin Islands were originally inhabited by indigenous groups (such as the Siboney, the Arawaks and the Caribs). After the discovery of America, were named by Columbus as St. Ursula and her virgins. In the next three centuries were a colony of different countries: Spain, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, the Order of Malta and Denmark. The proposal for tourism is very good. In terms of housing in the Virgin Islands are the possibilities of variety for everyone: from luxury resorts to cheaper lodgings price.

The activities of the place is worth to mention the helicopter tours where you can have a beautiful view of the entire archipelago. Another interesting attraction is the National Park Virgin Islands, comprising more than half of the island of Saint John. There are excellent places for diving and miles of trails through the lush rainforests of the island. Within the national park worth not stop close to Trunk Bay, a white sand beach has an underwater trail for divers.