The US Virgin Islands are a stunning tropical paradise, perfect for beach wanderers, sun lovers, surfers, and yacht lovers alike. With three convenient ways to go from island to island - renting a boat, using a ferry, or flying between islands - it's easy to explore the beauty of the Virgin Islands without all the chaos. Thomas is the entry point for most people to the Virgin Islands. It's quite easy to take a ferry to any of the other islands, as they are very close to each other and it only takes 20-30 minutes by ferry between neighboring islands.
St. John is the destination of choice for “expert” travelers who want to experience the beauty of the Virgin Islands without all the chaos. A large part of the north coast of the island is preserved as the United States National Park, so the beaches are pristine and downright magical. There isn't much in terms of services, so you'll have to drive every day and pack and take out everything you want to take with you.
Croix and Tortola are also great options for island hopping, but they tend to be more expensive. If you're interested in learning about the historical importance of these islands, they are the ones with the most places to visit. Virgin Islands beach bars are usually located on the best beaches on the islands and have plenty of chairs for people to use. However, there are several other island destinations accessible for travelers to visit while in the US Virgin Islands.
If you're only going to camp in one place, you can probably find a better setup on other Caribbean islands. But if you're looking for an adventure and want to explore multiple islands in one trip, then island hopping in the US Virgin Islands is definitely worth considering. The currency in the British and American Isles is the US dollar and most imports come from the United States Virgin Islands (St. Croix).
In this post, I'll give you an idea of the land of the Virgin Islands, share my travel itinerary, and share some “requirements” for planning your own vacation. We spent three full days wandering around St. John's beach (mostly along the north coast), visiting at least a couple of different beaches each day, diving in Trunk Bay, driving to different viewpoints and seeing the other side of the island. We spent the rest of the day driving around St. John to Savannah Beach and Hog's Heaven at the top of the island, and ended up with a nice dinner at CocoMaya. If you're an American citizen, you don't need a passport to travel to these specific islands.
And unlike Hawaii, these islands are very close to each other, so it often only takes 20-30 minutes by ferry between neighboring islands. So if you're looking for an adventure and want to explore multiple islands in one trip, then island hopping in the US Virgin Islands is definitely worth considering!.
