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Consistent 80°F (27°C) weather, ridiculously white sands and a rum-infused taste of West Indian culture – the US Virgin Islands (USVI) earn a gold star for 'tropical'. Americans don't even have to use a passport to join the fun, as these are US territories. Get ready for reggae rhythms, curried meats and mango-sweetened microbrews. It's still a world away, mon

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Fringed by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and Caribbean Sea in the south, the US Virgin Islands is the Caribbean island fantasy that many holidaymakers long for.

Turquoise waters nibble sweetly at white-sand beaches generously sprinkled among many islets and cays – it’s little wonder the archipelago draws sailing enthusiasts from around the world. Heck, if you’re an American citizen you don’t even need a passport to get here. For those who prefer to bed down on land rather than water, the islands of St Thomas, St Croix and St John are the most popular bases for indulging in sun, sea and sand.
Melissa Noel
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