Best Views in the US Virgin Islands

Posted on July 26, 2014 by lesleycarter

Every view in every direction was stunning. From lush mountain ranges to turquoise waters, the US Virgin Islands are picture perfect. Each of the three major islands has a unique character all its own. Fortunately, I was able to explore both St. Thomas and St. John during my 5 day vacation. I’ll have to make another trip back to experience St. Croix but the vistas on St. Thomas and St. John left me awe-struck and wanting more. Here are my favorite USVI views.

Turquoise waters and soft white sand made picturesque Trunk Bay one of the most beautiful beaches on St. John.

Whether from the beach or the mountain, their is no question that Trunk Bay is stunning.

Old forts might not sound like the best views on a tropical island but from the right angle, I peered into the heart of St. John’s natural beauty.

I didn’t even have to leave my hotel room to take in the turquoise waters or vibrant green mountains of the USVI. Bluebeard’s Castle Resort was the ideal perch for enjoying St. Thomas and Estate Lindholm in St. John provided similar viewing pleasure.

Below the water, I was even more impressed. As I experienced SNUBA with Coral World, hundreds of colorful fish swam around me as if I belonged under water with them.

I wasn’t surprised that every resort had a view, but every restaurant had one as well. It just goes to show the true beauty of the islands; there is no bad view. While I ate dinner at Fat Turtle, I watched the cruise ships leaving the port for the evening and the sailboats resting peacefully in their slips.

Located on the highest point of St. Thomas, Mountain Top has stunning panoramic views of Magens Bay, St. John, and the British Virgin Islands from its expansive observation deck.

I was lost in a moment in time as I marveled at that view. The beauties of the world await us. We just need to open our eyes and explore.

46 thoughts on “Best Views in the US Virgin Islands”

thetravellush on July 26, 2014 at 9:19 pm said:

Wow, what a stunning place!!

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rlincolnharris on July 26, 2014 at 9:25 pm said:

I lost a contact lens in the waters of Trunk Bay long ago. I’ll have to get back there someday to find it. St. John is heaven on earth.

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- lesleycarter on July 28, 2014 at 2:10 pm said:
  
  I think the beauty is excuse enough for me to go back. It truly is stunning! See you on the beach 🙂
  
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wordsfromanneli on July 26, 2014 at 9:27 pm said:

I love the colours of the water!

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Sreejith Nair on July 26, 2014 at 9:38 pm said:

It’s “Picture perfect” indeed…

What an amazing images!

I really would like to explore this paradise once…

Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

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reasonablyliberal1 on July 26, 2014 at 9:53 pm said:

Very Nice! And not far from Puerto Rico.

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- nandito silaen on July 26, 2014 at 10:21 pm said:
  
  Wow great place. Thanks for sharing.
  
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ibdesignsusa on July 26, 2014 at 10:21 pm said:

Wow, how beautiful and could look at those views for hours on end. Great photography, also!

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- lesleycarter on July 28, 2014 at 2:13 pm said:
  
  I did and I was still tempted to stay longer. 😉
  
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  - ibdesignsusa on July 29, 2014 at 1:02 am said:
    
    Can’t blame you for that. Great way to totally relax 🙂
    
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irenedesign2011 on July 26, 2014 at 10:33 pm said:

Wow for so much beauty. Thanks for sharing Lesley 😀

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Sue Slaght on July 26, 2014 at 10:44 pm said:

Spectacular shots Lesley but that first one is superb!

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Jardin on July 27, 2014 at 12:32 am said:

Stunning photos & what a beautiful place.

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Ray H on July 27, 2014 at 12:42 am said:

Beautiful!

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Capt Jill on July 27, 2014 at 1:30 am said:

Thanks for sharing. That first photo was gorgeous!

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Lisa on July 27, 2014 at 4:36 am said:

Looks like a gorgeous place to visit! Awesome photos! Hugz Lisa and Bear

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Carol Balawyder on July 27, 2014 at 5:37 am said:

I love all your photos but especially the one of the fish! I love snorkeling…it’s such another wonderful world. 🙂

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Let's CUT the Crap! on July 27, 2014 at 6:14 am said:

I am awestruck. Unbelievably stunning photographs, but the first one, is so amazing it doesn’t look real. Heaven. ❤ ❤ ❤

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jdtphotography.co.uk on July 27, 2014 at 7:31 am said:

Absolutely stunning! and it really is time for me to visit St Vincent an escape to another world. A volcanic island with contrasting beaches. Thanks for the inspiration Lesley

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- lesleycarter on July 28, 2014 at 2:14 pm said:
  
  Have you been to the USVI before?
  
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  - jdtphotography.co.uk on August 10, 2014 at 9:21 am said:
    
    Hi Lesley, unfortunately not but I do love the islands close to St Vincent, as well as the volcanic landscape of St Vincent itself.
    
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Jeff on July 27, 2014 at 10:55 am said:

It’s been said several times, but it truly is stunning.

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shewritestobreathe2014 on July 27, 2014 at 11:12 am said:

How beautiful! The pictures are so inviting! I want to go there now!

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pavanneh on July 27, 2014 at 11:40 am said:

That first picture is absolutely stunning, breathtaking really. 😀

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kcsaling on July 27, 2014 at 12:58 pm said:

Absolutely gorgeous pictures, Lesley! My husband and I have been meaning to get to the Virgin Islands one of these days, and your photos and stories are definitely moving it up on the list!

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donnajeanmcdunn on July 27, 2014 at 1:25 pm said:

Pure beauty is hard to find, but you seem to find it everywhere. Loved the pictures.

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Jean Reinhardt on July 27, 2014 at 3:44 pm said:

Thanks for visiting my blog. Your photos are fabulous, those places look so nice.

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thecoachba on July 27, 2014 at 4:48 pm said:

What were the people like? You think it would be super expensive to live there?

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thecoachba on July 27, 2014 at 4:51 pm said:

What were the locals like?

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missalyreid on July 27, 2014 at 8:11 pm said:

I’m going on a cruise in 3 months and one of the stops in St Thomas!! I was looking into Snuba at coral world too!! 🙂

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- lesleycarter on July 28, 2014 at 7:53 am said:
  
  Say hello to Todd for me please! 🙂
  
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Beachbums1 on July 28, 2014 at 1:14 am said:

Great post ~ brought back memories for me. I spent a lot of time as a teenager in St John and Virgin Gorda (I babysat for a family who lived on both islands).The Virgin Islands are so beautiful. I’ve only been to St Thomas for shopping but didn’t really do much exploring and St Croix is my least favorite (at the time the locals DID not welcome visitors). When I go back, it’s to visit St John!

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Noelene on July 28, 2014 at 3:55 am said:

So very beautiful!

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Minister Gertrude Ferguson - Founder & CEO- Enough Tribulations on July 28, 2014 at 5:38 am said:

Great view indeed. It’s breathtaking!

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letsdrinkon on July 28, 2014 at 7:04 am said:

you need to experience 4th of July at St. Johns. Absolutely beautiful.

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queenofhearts58 on July 28, 2014 at 8:18 am said:

So beautiful Leslie! Thanks for liking my post. Just love your pictures and posts about your travels. Much love and light to you and have a blessed day!

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Puja Mitra Basu on July 28, 2014 at 9:16 am said:

nice pics…:)

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Nativegrl77 on July 28, 2014 at 1:07 pm said:

great pictures … stunning US islander views and sad at the same time …

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coloradotravelingducks on July 28, 2014 at 3:22 pm said:

The views are breathtaking every time I go there or whenever I view photos such as yours. Such a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing your photos.

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V. Alarcón-Córdoba on July 29, 2014 at 5:10 am said:

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been trying to get a view of the Island but mostly have run across Tourist promos. This was a nice introduction to a place I’d like to visit one day.

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Carole Parkes on July 29, 2014 at 8:52 am said:

Thank you for giving us some experience at least of this beautiful place. Owing to hubby’s illness, travel insurance is ridiculously expensive so we have no chance of ever seeing these fabulous places. How wonderful the internet is when we can view such splendour through the eyes of others.

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jalal michael sabbagh.http://gravatar.com/[email protected] on July 31, 2014 at 5:13 pm said:

Fascinating beauty.

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ktzefr on August 3, 2014 at 5:29 pm said:

My first time in the Virgins was more than 30 years ago. I’ve been a lot of places since, but I always go back to St. John. If there was only one place I could travel, it would always be my first choice.

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Carolina Vann on September 15, 2014 at 9:32 pm said:

When the jitney first let me out atop that highest point on St. Thomas, and I looked out to the distant islands of Virgin Gorda and the B.V.I’s, I said to myself, “THIS will be the more beautiful view I will ever see from any place on Earth!”, and after thirty years, that feeling still stands.

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