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NOTE: PRwest Vacation Services (a.k.a. Property Resources West) will soon represent Vacation Homes and Apartments in the beautiful islands of St. John, St. Croix, and St. Thomas by the start of January 2003. Experiences gained from over 6 years of representing self-catering vacation homes and apartments in Puerto Rico on the internet will be applied to helping make a visit to the US Virgin Islands a pleasant and enjoyable experience. If you are a property owner and would like to include your St. Thomas, St. Croix, or St. John vacation home as a daily, weekly, or monthly vacation rental in this future section of our web site, please send us an email. On the eastern edge of the Caribbean Sea, the US and British Virgin Islands are located 140 miles northwest of St. Kitts and 40 miles east of Puerto Rico. These islands are considered to be part of the Lesser Antilles, though they are more geographically close to the Greater Antilles in the west. Stretching only 50 miles from west to east and 67 miles from north to south, its islands lie mostly close together, with only Anegada in the north and St. Croix in the south and relatively isolated. The pleasant climate, the picturesque buildings and the clear beauty of surrounding waters combine to make these Islands an ideal tourist and vacation site for Caribbean resorts. Tourists from the United States, from nearby Puerto Rico, and from South American and European countries come to see and enjoy the natural beauties and the pleasant mode of life of this unique section of America. It is especially convenient for visitors from the US mainland and Puerto Rico, for no passports or visas are necessary for travel between the US and the USVI. Likewise, the money(US Dollar) and postage are the same as that used in the US and Puerto Rico, and English is spoken throughout the islands. The three U.S. principal islands of St. John, St. Croix, and St. thomas provide impressive experiences for the visitor. St. Thomas On the Island of St. Thomas, good roads and rugged mountains give unparalleled views of the Virgin group. Homes cling to the hillsides. Sheltered by bay and mountain is the thriving town of Charlotte Amalie, a free port, and duty free shopping attraction. Many Cruise Lines bring tourists to Charlotte Amalie every day, year round. Tourists arriving find many excellent bargains in foreign merchandise; and visitors may bring back to the United States $1200 worth of foreign or luxury goods, duty free. The long sandy beaches and the crystal-clear waters makes swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving a prime activity. Fishing and sailing are enjoyed by visitors and natives alike, and there are always sailboats and fishing vessels for rent. There is a public nine-hole golf course on St. Thomas. Evening entertainment consists of starlite moonlight sails, dancing the night away or movies in town. Around the island, you'll find a multitude of activities that will make your stay even more memorable. Take in breathtaking views from such places as MountainTop, Drake's Seat and Paradise Point. Amaze yourself with St. Thomas' natural wonders, on land at the St. Peter Greathouse and Botanical Garden, and under the sea at Coral World, the islands unique underwater aquarium. Tillet Gardens is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind pieces of art. St. Croix The remarkable treasures if the 'Lush Garden' that Columbus found 500 years ago -- crystal-clear waters, white-sand shores and rolling, green hillsides -- all remain today for the island's visitors to experience. St.Croix's beauty lies in it's remarkably diverse landscapes. It has a lush forest in the western mountains, undulating hills in the interior and, on the eastern end, spiny desert vegetation and rocky red cliffs. Skirting the edges of the countryside are gorgeous white-sand beaches, and just offshore to the northeast lies pristine Buck Island. St. Croix is the largest of the three principal Virgin Islands, measuring some 28 miles long and 7 miles wide and located about 40 miles south of St. Thomas and St. John. Its two main towns are Frederiksted, on the west coast, and Christiansted, on the north shore. The lure of St. Croix's sun-drenched beaches is virtually impossible to resist; they have been ranked among the most beautiful in the world. Sandy Point has miles of secluded strands, providing safe nesting ground for the endangered leatherback turtle. You'll enjoy the calm waters and sugar-white sand at Rainbow Beach; it's been touted as one of the is best snorkeling spots, and shell collectors will be equally enchanted with the varieties of shells to be found along the shore. Sprat Hall Beach has beautiful sandy shores with full facilities, including beach shacks and grills. The best beach near Christiansted is located at the Hotel on the Cay, just a short ferry ride from downtown. The little island offers water sports, a restaurant and bar, and great views of the harbor. Golfers will enjoy a round of golf at the Carambola Golf Club, rated one of the top 18 golf courses in the Caribbean by Caribbean Travel and Life. The Buccaneer Golf Course, just east of Christiansted, is a hilly 6,843-yard, par-72 course dramatically situated by the ocean. In Frederiksted, mountain bikes are a good way to explore the town and its surroundings. Hikers will find a myriad of trails to explore in the countryside, where the focus is on ecotourism. St. John The Smallest of the Three US Virgin Islands, St. John rates as one of the most enchanting spots in the Caribbean. Through the years its beauty has remained untouched; most of St. John appears as idyllic and pristine as it did when Christopher Columbus and his crew first sighted it about 500 years ago. Its National Park encompasses two-thirds of the island and includes the remains of the Annaberg Sugar Plantation. Get to the Plantation with the help of Varlack Ventures, ferry service, car rentals, & tours. There are a myriad of ways to explore St. John's unspoiled terrain. You can hire a taxi for a personalized tour, or participate in a minibus tour. Jeeps are available for rent, as are mountain bikes. Hiking is an excellent way to see the exotic flora and fauna, and 22 hiking trails-totaling over 20 miles-make it as easy as taking a walk in the park. St. John's charms abound not only on land; its surrounding waters, including its world-renowned beaches, are its star attractions. By far the most popular is shimmering Trunk Bay, the site of the renowned underwater snorkel trail. You can rent snorkeling equipment and follow the white, red and blue buoys that outline the shallow water trail. The 15 underwater plaques identify the corals and fish that inhabit these waters. Vacation Homes and Apartments for the three beautiful islands will soon come on-line... stay tuned! Return to Home Page

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