U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism P.O. Box 6400 St. Thomas, VI 00804
US VIRGIN ISLANDS
Size: St. Croix: 52 sq miles, St. John: 12 sq miles, St. Thomas: 20 sq miles Currency: US dollar Population: 110,000 Language: English Main City: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Local Rum: Cruzan Dish of the Day: Callaloo
St. John and St. Thomas, each a magnifi cent tropical environment offering an array of experiences. St. Croix, the largest of the three islands and known for its cultural diversity, lies entirely within the Caribbean Sea. Pastel buildings and charming shops characterise the historic towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted, while the local cafés and restaurants punctuate the island’s culinary landscape. Point Udall, the easternmost point of the United States, is a scenic
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he US Virgin Islands is comprised of three main islands, St. Croix,
T: 001 340 774 8784, E:
info@usvitourism.vi, W:
www.VisitUSVI.com What’s New? The USVI Department of Tourism’s offi cial, free ‘My Virgin Islands’ smartphone app
Destination Highlight Grab a ferry from St. Thomas’ Crown
Bay Marina and escape to the secluded tranquillity of Water Island, often referred to as the ‘4th Virgin’. Water Island is a peaceful, quiet retreat that’s ideal for a quick getaway.
Insider Tip “Most visitors fl ock to our award-winning
location to view the island’s most breathtaking ocean vistas. Two-thirds of St. John, the smallest of the three islands, is a protected US national park with hilly green land and an underwater reserve. St. John’s world-renowned beaches include Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay and Maho Bay. The most cosmopolitan of the US Virgin Islands is lively St.
Thomas, with sophisticated dining and tempting duty-free shopping. Charlotte Amalie is a bustling harbour town full of fi ne restaurants and quaint shops while St. Thomas’ picturesque Magens Bay is ideal for a relaxing afternoon retreat. With non-stop fl ights available from many major U.S. cities, the USVI offers great value and hassle- free, city-to-beach access.
beaches but there are many lesser-known beaches frequented by local residents that offer comparable beauty. Try some of my favourites, like Dorsch Beach on St. Croix, Francis Bay on St. John, Smith Bay Beach on St. Thomas, and Honeymoon Beach on Water Island”.
Chantal Figueroa, Deputy Commissioner of Tourism, U.S. Virgin Islands Dept. of Tourism
Caribbean Challenge The Annual St. Croix Ironman 70.3 Triathlon,
also known as the “Beauty and the Beast” course, showcases the beauty of the island with the challenge of an unforgettable course.
Venezuela Tourist Department VENEZUELA
Destination Highlight Located at the foot of Caracas’ Avila
Mountain, Parque Los Chorros consists of 4.5 hectares of colourful nature, including the world’s only natural waterfall in a capital city park.
Insider Tip
“I was completely bowled over by the incredible mountain landscape of the Andes, the wildlife in the Llanos, and the fascinating indigenous tribes beside the Orinoco Delta. I’ll never forget paddling at 6am in my dugout canoe to one of the world’s highest single drop waterfalls – the Angel Falls.”
Laura Forsyth, Journey Latin America
Caribbean Challenge Take a trip out to Kerepacupay Vená (Angel Falls), one of the world’s highest waterfalls, or take a hike in the Andes mountain range.
c/o The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, 1 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2HR T: 020 7584 4206 E:
turismo@venezlon.co.uk W:
www.turismo.embavenez-uk.org or
www.venezuelaturismo.gob.ve What’s New? In Caracas, a replica of the ship ‘Leander’, part of Venezuela’s independence movement
Size: 352,144 sq miles Currency: Bolivar Population: 28,000,000 Language: Spanish Main City: Caracas Local Beer: Cerveza Zulia Dish of the Day: Pabellon Criollo (shredded beef, white rice, black beans and fried plantains)
with beaches, mountains, plains and natural wonders. It has over 3,000 km of Caribbean coast, where coconut palms complement beautiful sandy beaches and some 5,000 metres of astonishing snow- capped mountains. Venezuela is home to an eclectic combination of four distinctly varied cultures. It is bounded to the luxury of the Caribbean by its north coast, Brazil by its south, Guyana by the east and Colombia by the country’s west coast. The country is in a bio-diverse
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enezuela is a country in the north of South America that is saturated
region with numerous natural habitats for indigenous animal species like jaguar, puma, pelicans and capybara.
Some of the most appealing features in the country are its natural scenic highlights like the iconic Kerepacupay Vená (Angel Falls), the Orinoco Delta, the towering Andes Mountains, the Los Rocues Insular State and Venezuela’s own Caribbean island,
www.caribbean.co.uk
Margarita Island.
Caracas is the cultural capital of the country and boasts a selection of fi rst-rate restaurants, the fabulous Museum of Modern Art, as well as shopping centres and national parks. A trip to Venezuela offers a mix of the Andes, the Orinoco and the Caribbean, together creating a unique experience for visitors to cherish forever.
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