Congratulations to the U.S. Virgin Islands, which was just chosen as one of the best vacation destinations in the United States! The people on this stunning island retreat couldn’t be more thrilled!

For the first time ever, the U.S. News & World Report has chosen its best vacation destinations from around the world, and the U.S. Virgin Islands ranked highly on many of the different “Best of…” lists.

The news organization looked at nearly 50 destinations around the United States, and highlighted those places that had a high number of published travel writers who recommend it, as well as how their own travel website users reviewed the destination.  The idea was that the combination of professional and consumer recommendations translate into a high level of visitor satisfaction.

Coming in at number seven on the list of “Best US Vacations”, the U.S. News & World Report described the U.S. Virgin Islands like this: “Nature, history, sunbathing, shopping … it all can be found here, if you pick the right spot. But it is the extraordinary natural beauty of the USVI that keeps bringing travelers back. To see it at its purest, make sure to visit the Virgin Islands National Park in St. John.”

The U.S. Virgin Islands also ranked second in the category of “Best Beaches”, and came in ninth on the list of “Best Family Beach Vacations”.   It also made the lists for “Best Relaxing Getaways in the USA”, “Best Spring Vacations”, and “Best Romantic Getaways in the USA”.

Let me see…. Best beach, best vacation, most relaxing, most romantic, and great for families?  Doesn’t that sound like all the ingredients for the perfect vacation?   Why not book your Caribbean vacation rental in the U.S. Virgin Islands now?