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US VIRGIN
Tourist info: US Virgin Islands Office of
Tourism, Destination Marketing, Power
US VIRGIN ISLANDS
Road Studios, 114 Power Road, Chiswick,
London W4 5PY
ISLANDS
Tel: 020 8994 0978 Fax: 020 8994 0962
E-mail:
usvi@destination-marketing.co.uk
Tourist Info: P.O. Box 6400, St Thomas,
00804, USVI Tel: 001 800 372 8784
The U.S Virgin Islands comprise over part of the United States since 1917 Fax: 001 340 774 4390
60 islands and cays, most of them unin- when Uncle Sam bought them from
E-mail:
info@usvitourism.vi
Land Area: 133 sq. miles
habited. The three main islands are St Denmark for $25 million; but Danish
Web:
www.usvitourism.vi Population: 90,000
Thomas (with the capital, Charlotte influences can still be seen. State Capital: Charlotte Amalie
Amalie); St John; and St Croix (pro- St Thomas is a very popular stop for up, while swimmers and snorkellers
Largest City: Charlotte Amalie
nounced Saint Croy). They have been cruise ships, and probably the busiest have a trail too - underwater!
Local Time: AT – 4 hours behind the UK
port in the Caribbean, where the big St Croix, the largest island and the
Climate: Hot summers and mild winters,
attraction is shopping. most Caribbean in feel, has two main
with moderate rainfall.
All three U.S Virgin Islands are duty- towns, Christiansted and Frederiksted,
free havens. both with an 18th Century fort, attrac-
National Parks: Virgin Islands and
St John is perhaps the most scenic of tive Danish architecture and a picture-
three other areas under National Parks
Service administration.
the Virgins, and over two-thirds of the book harbour. The island was once a
island is protected by national park sta- major producer of sugar and rum and
tus. Hiking trails allow you to see the you can tour the remains of an old plan-
forest and its flowers and birds close tation distillery, with its slave quarters.
If you only see one thing...
Trunk Bay on St John, one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
Look out for...
Harrison Ford, John Travolta, Wesley Snipes, Michael J Fox, Halle Berry and Tyra Banks are
regular visitors to the islands of St Thomas, St Croix and St John.
Strange but true...
Seven flags have flown over the U.S Virgin Islands. Since 1493 the islands have been ruled by the
Spanish, English, French, Knights Of Malta, the French (again!), the Danish and United States.
Tourist info: American Samoa Office of Tourism Dept. of Commerce, AMERIC
AMERICAN SAMOA
PO Box 1147, Pago Pago, AS – 96799
SAMO
Tel: 001 684 699 9411
Fax: 001 684 699 9414
A
AN
E-mail:
amsamoa@amerikasamoa.info
Web:
www.amsamoa.com
American Samoa lies half-way ture and the unspoiled natural beauty Samoa National Parks located on the features a pre-historic rainforest and
between Hawaii and New Zealand of Polynesian life and Samoan culture. islands of Tutuila and Manu'a, the only unique marine and wildlife.
and offers visitors a 2000 year-old cul- Main attractions are the American National Park south of the equator that Total land area is 76 square miles.
Tourist info: Guam Visitors Bureau,
GUAM
401 Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon, Guam 96913
GUAM
Tel: 001 671 646 5278
Fax: 001 671 646 8861
Web:
www.visitguam.org or
www.magnificentmicronesia.com
Guam has a unique Chamorro culture over the last 300 years. beaches, and year-round tropical cli- of duty-free shopping and great food.
and language which is a blend of Spanish, It is an island renowned for its mate. Guam also claims the finest luxury Guam’s capital is Hagåtña which has a
Micronesia, Asian and western influences turquoise and tranquil seas, white sandy hotels in the Micronesian region, a world Wednesday Night Market.
MARIANA ISLANDS
Tourist info: Marianas Visitors Authority, NORTHERN
NORTHERN MARIANA
P.O. Box 500861, Saipan, MP - 96950
Tel: 001 670 664 3200/3201
ISLANDS
Fax: 001 670 664 3237
E-mail:
mva@tenorio.saipan.com
Web:
www.mymarianas.com
The Northern Marianas Islands are a as great nightlife, shopping, ethnic restau- The three main islands are Saipan, ties, world class golf courses, luxury
tropical paradise with magnificent beach- rants, and a multitude of outdoor activi- Tinian and Rota, which boast cultural and hotels and island inns, restaurants, shop-
es and crystal clear blue waters, as well ties. historical attractions, recreational activi- ping centres and spectacular scenery.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR BROCHURES, GO TO WWW.VISITUSA.ORG.UK OR CALL 0870 777 2213 VISITUSA TRAVELPLANNER 2007 67
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