| With new passport requirements causing much | | | | waters are calmer and underwater visibility is best for |
| frustration among U.S. travelers, American Express | | | | diving and snorkeling. The islands have a rainy season, |
| Travel is suggesting the US Virgin Islands as an | | | | usually between the May and November, with most of |
| excellent tropical vacation alternative to Mexico or the | | | | the heavy rainfall between August and October. |
| other Caribbean islands. The US Virgin Islands can be | | | | Similar to other Caribbean Islands, the US Virgin Islands |
| visited by tour packages, luxury vacation packages or | | | | has experienced hurricanes in past. Hurricane season |
| by luxury world cruises. Although this island chain is not | | | | runs from roughly, August through November, with the |
| the first place most travelers think of when planning | | | | real threat generally being in September. |
| their luxury travel vacation, The US Virgin Islands has | | | | Amazing Water Activities |
| much to offer making the destination just as attractive | | | | Most travelers who desire a luxury vacation in the |
| as other Islands of the Caribbean. | | | | Caribbean are looking for crystal clear water, |
| The Climate & High Season | | | | breathtaking coral reefs, thousands of colorful tropical |
| When planning your luxury travel vacation to the US | | | | fish and the time to simply play in warm waters. For |
| Virgin Islands, it's important to know the climate is very | | | | the snorkeling fan or diving enthusiast, there is plenty to |
| comfortable during all seasons of the year with | | | | entertain you. Buck Island Reef National Monument |
| moderate humidity and average annual temperatures | | | | tops the list. This nationally protected site was |
| of 80 degrees--making the the destination a great | | | | established to preserve one of the finest marine |
| luxury travel destination any time of the year. | | | | gardens in the Caribbean Sea. For a day combining |
| The busiest tourist season is from December to May, | | | | land beauties with the mysteries of the deep, visit Salt |
| during the northern hemisphere winter. These months | | | | River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological |
| are more popular because the humidity doesn't | | | | Preserve. The preserve is home to some of the |
| increase until about June. Outside of these months, | | | | largest mango forests in the Virgin Islands, as well as |
| room prices tend to be less expensive, not to mention | | | | coral reefs and a submarine canyon. It's not necessary |
| the islands are less crowded from June through | | | | to bring snorkel gear along; it can be rented just about |
| November. The water is considered more beautiful | | | | anywhere and is often provided free for use by villa |
| between April and August. During these months, the | | | | owners to guests. |