St. John Live Cam

Rising out of the warm Caribbean Sea, this string of small tropical islands is Caribbean in look and feel, but definitely American in character.

Located closer to South America than the United States, the three main islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix have maintained a near-perfect balance between tranquil island beauty and comfortable American conveniences.

The USVIs are home to some of the most photographed beaches in the world. The reefs and cays are havens for divers, holding out the promise of such extraordinary sights as a giant manta ray "flying" by on large waving wings.

Cooled by soothing trade winds, the US Virgin Islands encompass rainforests, deserts, mangrove swamps, and over 800 varieties of tropical flowers and plants. And, although owned and influenced by the United States, the islands' own exotic West Indian music, food, and customs give just the right dash of island spice.