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he U.S. Virgin Islands is rich with the history and cultural influences


of the seven flags that have flown over the Territory. Street names, architecture, local cuisine and former plantations reveal the vast influence on the islands still remaining after being ruled in succession by the Spanish, English, French, Knights of Malta, French (for a second time) and finally the Danish for 251 years, before becoming a US territory in 1917. St. Croix, the largest of the three


U.S. Virgin Islands is known for its historical sites, like The Whim Plantation Museum, an authentic sugar estate dating from the 1700's, Buck Island National Monument, offering a guided snorkelling trail through pristine, preserved waters and Point Udall, the easternmost point of the United States. St. John, home of the Virgin Islands National Park, boasts hiking trails dotted with ancient rock carvings made by Taino Indians. Charming shops outfitted with locally-made apparel, accessories, art, woodcrafts and ceramics line the walkways of shopping


Hiking trails reveal ancient rock carvings, and spectacular views of the beaches


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areas like Mongoose Junction and Wharfside Village. Cosmopolitan St. Thomas is known for its international fare and duty-free shopping. The island’s picturesque, off-the-beaten path beaches like Hull Bay and Brewer’s Bay offer a quiet retreat from Charlotte Amalie’s bustling streets, fine restaurants and quaint shops. With its array of campgrounds and


upscale hotel brands, the U.S. Virgin Islands offers accommodation options to suit both modest travellers and the most discerning guests alike.


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STATE SECRET... Sign up with VI Ecotours for a 20-minute kayak ride to visit the previously inaccessible, historic Hassel Island – home of the Danish- and Napoleonic-era forts and ruins of the 19th Century marine railway.


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DON'T MISS... Each island’s Carnival celebration. St. Croix’s Christmas Festival starts in December with an adult’s parade on Three Kings Day; St. Thomas’s carnival kicks off in April and St. John’s celebration is Fourth of July week.


Newark, Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale and San Juan


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STATE SECRET... Forget the outdated myths of bizarre drinking laws. Utah has medal winning beers from countless microbreweries. Park City has the world’s first ski-in ski- out whisky distillery, and Utah’s restaurants, cafés and nightclubs offer a diverse and tantalizing selection of the world’s best cocktails and wines.


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ensational scenery and endless activities, Utah represents the


best of the Rocky Mountains and the Desert Southwest. Impressive vistas and inspiring landscapes are around every corner. Many views will be familiar as over 800 films have been filmed here including Mission Impossible 2, High School Musical 1,2 and 3, Thelma and Louise and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, not to mention the many Westerns filmed in the State in such iconic destinations as Monument Valley.


In winter, 13 resorts revel in the


Greatest Snow on Earth®. Utah is the only place in the world where such huge quantities of dry, fluffy perfection fall on resorts just 40 to 70 minutes drive from an international airport. Southern Utah is one big


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DON'T MISS... At least one of Utah’s five National Parks (Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce, Zion) at any time of year. If you yearn for solitude, winter visitors can experience the awe-inspiring vastness of Utah’s southern wilderness when the Parks are almost deserted.


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adventure playground. Come to hike, bike, climb, raft, off-road, fish and golf – year-round. For many of these activities, Utah is a kind of mecca, so come and enjoy with the best! In addition to Utah’s natural


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wonders, we invite you to experience our fine dining, shopping, spas, golf courses, cultural and heritage sites. Historic Temple Square, NBA team, Utah Jazz and many five star hotels are perfect examples of this diverse offering in Utah.


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Bryce Canyon


City and Las Vegas (90 minutes from Southern Utah)


Population: 2.9 million State Capital: Salt Lake City Largest City: Salt Lake City Local time: MST - 7 hrs behind the UK Weather: Four distinct seasons. Five mountain resorts get 42+ ft of snow. Hot dry summers. Colourful fall foliage. Wildflowers and cactus in the spring. The north and east has more Rocky Mountains, south and west mainly desert plateaux National/State Parks: 5 National


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5 hrs behind the UK (March – October), 4 hrs (October – March) Weather: Averages of 77°F (25°C) in


winter and 82°F (28°C) in summer National/State Parks: 2 International Gateways: New York,


Population: 115,431 State Capital/Largest City: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Local time: Atlantic Standard Time –


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