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Saint John Island - Picturesque Trunk Bay, considered by many as the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean.

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Saint Thomas Island - Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the US Virgin Islands.

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Saint Thomas Island - The turquoise waters of Magens Bay.

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Saint John Island - The 19th-century ruins of the Annaberg Sugar Cane Plantation, located in the US Virgin Islands National Park.

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Saint John Island - The windmill at Annaberg, one of the focal points of the site, was possibly built between 1810 and 1830.

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Saint Croix Island - A colorful tropical sea urchin warning sign near the ocean.

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US Virgin Islands - A bunch of quarters surrounding one from the US Virgin Islands territory.

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Saint Thomas Island - The Charlotte Amalie shopping district in the historic part of town.

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Saint Thomas Island - Jewelry stores at the duty-free shopping center near the cruise ship terminal.

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US Virgin Islands - Warm, crystal clear waters offer superb snorkeling and diving conditions.

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US Virgin Islands - The leatherback sea turtle is a much photographed resident. The marine reptile is known locally as a "trunk."

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US Virgin Islands - Another equally attractive ocean-going local is the green sea turtle.

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Saint John Island - Henley Cay is a top diving destination.

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US Virgin Islands - The brown pelican is seen across the entire island group.

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US Virgin Islands - The small, slender bananaquit is a colorful and chatty Caribbean resident.

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US Virgin Islands - Look out, too, for the white-cheeked pintail.

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US Virgin Islands - Don't be surprised if you stumble upon a green iguana. The beady-eyed lizard is seen on all the islands.

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US Virgin Islands - Piña colada poured in fresh coconut is the only way to enjoy this cocktail.

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US Virgin Islands - The Caribbean destination is known for its seafood, and shrimp kebab features on most menus.

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Saint Thomas Island - The 17th-century Lutheran church, sited in  Charlotte Amalie, is a cultural landmark.

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Saint Thomas Island - Founded in 1666 by Danish minister Kjeld Jensen, the church is still in use today.

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Saint Thomas Island - A panoramic view of Charlotte Amalie from the surrounding hills.

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US Virgin Islands - The warm Caribbean shallows afford excellent opportunities for freestyle windsurfers and other watersports enthusiasts.

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Saint John Island - Cruz Bay provides an ideal haven for yachts and other watercraft.

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Saint John Island - Scenic Coral Bay hemmed in by rolling, verdant hills.

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Saint Croix Island - The wonderfully remote Frederiksted Beach.

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Saint Thomas Island - The graceful facade of Government House in Charlotte Amalie. The building features beautifully intricate ironwork.

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Saint Thomas Island - The Crown Bay Center offers shopping, gaming, food, and beverages and is located near the cruise terminal.

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Saint John Island - A summer squall approaches Cruz Bay.

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Saint Thomas Island - Charlotte Amalie sparkles like diamonds as dusk falls over the islands.

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