8 days in U.S. Virgin Islands Itinerary

The hills, valleys, and tropical rainforest of Virgin Islands National Park tell only half the story, with just as much (if not more) to be found under the sea.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Trunk Bay Beach and Jumbie Beach. Get some cultural insight at Coral Bay and Annaberg Sugar Plantation. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Reef Bay Trail, trek along Ram Head Trail, delve into the distant past at Cinnamon Bay Nature Trail, and kick back and relax at Hansen Bay Beach.

For where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Virgin Islands National Park route planner.

Newark, USA to Virgin Islands National Park is an approximately 74-hour travel. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Newark to Virgin Islands National Park due to the time zone difference. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Newark in April; daily highs in Virgin Islands National Park reach 85°F and lows reach 76°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can travel to Charlotte Amalie.

One of the most visited cruise ship destinations in the Caribbean, the town of Charlotte Amalie is known around the world for its duty-free jewelry, perfume, and liquor shops.

We've included these beaches for you: Magens Bay and Coki Point Beach. Visiting Morningstar Beach and Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Bluebeard's Beach, stop by Ballerina Jewelers, examine the collection at Pirates Treasure Museum, and get great views at Drake's Seat.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Charlotte Amalie trip maker.

Getting from Virgin Islands National Park to Charlotte Amalie by combination of car and ferry takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in April, and nighttime lows around 76°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can travel back home.