Top 5 Pros of Living In The U.S. Virgin Islands

42K views · 2.3K reactions | Ordering up a big dose of Vitamin Sea this week from the US Virgin Islands!   St. John, USVI  Travel Editor Tracey Minkin | Coastal Living | Facebook

♝ Denmark sold these islands to the U.S. for 25 million dollars in gold! 🌍 U.S. Virgin Islands • Bought by the U.S. from Denmark in 1917 for $25 million in gold , a strategic Caribbean territory that is now a major tropical tourism destination. • These islands were originally owned by Denmark, which controlled them from the 17th century. • The United States purchased the islands in 1917 for $25 million in gold 💰. • Why did the U.S. buy them? During World War I, the U.S. was concerned that Germ

1.6K views · 61 reactions | The U.S. Virgin Islands reopened our doors to leisure travelers last week. Please visit www.usviupdate.com for more information, including a toolkit for travelers. And be sure to check out www.visitusvi.com for helpful tips on planning your USVI experience. #themoreyouknow #visitusvi | United States Virgin Islands | Facebook