U.S. Virgin Islands

St. John's most-photographed beach is also the preferred spot for beginning snorkelers because of its underwater trail. — Fodor's

At this 17-acre estate, fragrant flora grows amid the ruins of a 19th-century sugarcane plantation. — Fodor's

You can tour the great house of this Frederiksted museum and stroll through the windmill and bath house. — U.S. News & World Report

Deeded to the island as a public park, this heart-shape stretch of white sand is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. — Fodor's

Buck Island has pristine beaches that are just right for sunbathing, but there's also some shade for those who don't want to fry. — Fodor's

This island, the fourth-largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, floats about a ¼ mile (½ km) out in Charlotte Amalie harbor. — Fodor's

Staff feed the sea creatures and give talks about marine biology throughout the day. — Lonely Planet

Fly skyward in a seven-minute gondola ride to Paradise Point, an overlook with breathtaking views of Charlotte Amalie and the harbor. — Fodor's

This rocky promontory, the easternmost point in the United States, is about a half-hour drive from Christiansted. — Fodor's

This joint national and local park commemorates the area where Christopher Columbus's men skirmished with the Carib Indians in 1493 on his second visit to the New World. — Fodor's

The fort, completed in 1760, houses an art gallery and a number of interesting historical exhibits, including some focusing on the 1848 Emancipation. — Fodor's

Sapphire is among St Thomas' prettiest white-sand beaches, and as such, it draws a big tourist crowd. — Lonely Planet

Because there's little shade, this beach gets toasty warm in the afternoon when the sun comes around to the west, but the rest of the day it's a delightful stretch of white sand. — Fodor's

It's worth stopping here, just past the Hawksnest Bay overlook, for great views of St. John, St. Thomas, and the BVI. On the flat promontory is an old sugar mill. — Fodor's

Sea grapes and waving palm trees line this narrow beach, and there are restrooms, cooking grills, and a covered shed for picnicking. — Fodor's

If you're adventurous, this rocky beach on the scenic southeastern coast—next to rugged Drunk Bay—is worth exploring. — Fodor's

Mile-long Cinnamon Bay is St John’s biggest beach and arguably its best. — Lonely Planet

The water is shallow and less choppy than elsewhere (good for snorkeling and kids) and it’s a good bet you’ll see green sea turtles in the early morning or late afternoon, and maybe a stingray or two. — Lonely Planet