| The Virgin Islands have long been a | | | | Fort Christian- A great way to mix a |
| popular travel destination for U.S. | | | | little local history into your Virgin |
| travelers. This family-friendly | | | | Island vacation is to pay a visit to |
| destination really has something for | | | | this historical site. Fort Christian was |
| everyone. For ocean-lovers, the Virgin | | | | built in 1676 by an expeditionary force |
| Islands are an especially attractive | | | | from Denmark. Over the years, the fort |
| vacation spot. Some of the best diving, | | | | has been damaged and repair throughout |
| snorkeling, boating and fishing can be | | | | the years since its construction. Today, |
| found here. | | | | you can tour the fort and view various |
| Coral World Ocean Park- Coral World | | | | exhibits. Admission cost is modest and |
| Ocean Park in St. Thomas is a hands-on | | | | varies throughout the year. |
| aquarium offering up-close-and-personal | | | | Diving in the Virgin Islands- Whether |
| interactions with sea creatures | | | | you're a diving newbie or an old |
| including sea lions, sharks, turles and | | | | salty-dog, the Virgin Islands offer some |
| much more. Additionally, you'll find an | | | | of the best diving on the planet. For |
| impressive aquarium, under water | | | | the newbies, dive certification class |
| observation tower and plenty of | | | | are offer by dive masters all over the |
| activities and shows for adults and | | | | islands. More-experienced divers can |
| children alike. | | | | enjoy more advanced dives to ship wrecks |
| US Virgin Islands National Park- This | | | | and deep waters. Since visibility can be |
| 7,000+ acre protected island is easily | | | | as good as 120' for most of the year, |
| accessible from St. Thomas. Included in | | | | you're sure to see plenty of marine-life |
| the state park boundaries is about 5,650 | | | | during your dive adventure. |
| acres of protected underwater habitats. | | | | Whatever your tastes and whenever you |
| On a day trip to the park, you can | | | | go, a trip to the Virgin Islands is sure |
| expect see mostly coastal and marine | | | | to leave a lasting impression on |
| ecosystems including mangroves, salt | | | | visitors. |
| ponds and of course, coral reefs. | | | | |