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The U.S. Virgin Islands consist of four main islands of Water Island, Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas, as well as many smaller islands. This territory of the U.S. has its capital city of Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas. Known for their special sandy white beaches, the U.S. Virgin Islands are a fantastic vacation destination close to home.

As a U.S. territory, the U.S. Virgin Islands' official language is English, although many natives also speak U.S. Virgin Islands Creole. The official currency is the U.S. dollar. Most eateries and shopping centers accept debit and credit cards, which makes it easy for travellers to pay for their accommodations, meals, and other purchases while staying on the islands. The islands do not participate in daylight savings time. During a part of the year, they are one hour ahead of Eastern time, and, for the other part, they are at the same time.

U.S. Virgin Islands hotels frequently offer private beach access for rest and relaxation. Many U.S. Virgin Islands hotel packages include spa services, complimentary beach towels, and lounge chairs. The islands enjoy a wet and dry tropical climate, with consistently warm temperatures all year long. As a result of this moderate climate, hotels in the U.S. Virgin Islands are a popular place to visit, especially during the winter months.

Tourism is the major part of the economy of the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a result, U.S. Virgin Islands hotel deals are plentiful on Expedia. Travellers can find discount rates during the off-peak summer months as well as great prices during the peak travel times of the winter. To get a cheap U.S. Virgin Islands hotel deal, tourists should plan to book reservations at least a month in advance of their trip.

Visitors to the U.S. Virgin Islands might consider sampling some of the world's best rum, as rum distilling is the island's main manufacturing activity. Some of the top activities to do in the U.S. Virgin Islands include water sports, birding, and shelling as well as visiting annual festivals such as the Crucian Festival each January, Agricultural Fair in February, and St. John Festival each July. Hotel rooms can fill up fast for these special events, so travellers should look for their cheap hotel deals in the U.S. Virgin Islands months in advance to get the best deals on Expedia.