What is Buck Island, USVI?

Buck Island is considered a national monument, and consists of approximately 700 acres of Caribbean Sea and 180 acres of land. Several species of coral and approximately 90 species of fish inhabit the monument waters. When visiting the Monument you will be introduced to the Barrier Reef which is the single most outstanding feature. The Barrier Reef surrounds much of Buck Island as a submerged fortress-like wall rising ovre 30 feet from the sea floor to dominate the underwater scene.

A Lagoon is enclosed between the island and the barrier reef. Light aquamarine colors are produced by sunlight reflecting off of its shallow sandy floor.

The Marine Garden consists of the barrier reef and the lagoon. Regulations protect this very special and private place from all forms of consumptive uses like fishing, shellfishing, shell collecting, and coral collecting.

Patch Reef and Seagrass Beds are also found in the monument waters. These host and protect many juvenile species of fish from predation. Turtles are frequent visitors as are stingrays.

The Underwater Trail features signs that explain coral reef ecology as your snorkel along it. You will experience an infinite variety of shapes ,colors, patterns, and textures in this undersea fantasy world.

The Island has a summit rising just over 300 feet above the sea. It hosts picnic areas, hiking trail, and an observation tower for visitors to explore.

For more information about Buck Island:

National Park Service - Buck Island Info

University of the Virgin Islands

UVI is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools.

St. Thomas Campus - Admissions: (340) 693-1150

St. Croix Campus - Admissions: (340) 692-4158

For more information about the UVI, click here.

Schneider Regional Medical Center

Schneider Regional Medical Center – Three facilities, but one healthcare system operating with one vision – "to be the health care provider of choice to the residents of the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean."

Your Guide to America's Paradise

Traveling to St. thomas or St. john's and you don't know what to do? Well vist the following website:

http://www.virginislandsthisweek.com/

This guide provides Maps, Event Schedules, Transportation Information and Guides to the best Restaurants & Attractions in St. Thomas and St. John.

Book-it VI

Your complete St. John vacation planning consultants:

- St. John, US Virgin IslandsRental Villas and Condos
- Tours and Excursions
- Vehicles
- Weddings
- Charters
- Diving
- Daysails

Visit http://www.bookitvi.com/

Maho Bay, St. John

If you've been looking for an unforgettable vacation in the US Virgin Islands, where tree frogs and hummingbirds feel just as comfortable as you do, in a pristine, natural setting, you have to visit Maho Bay. Less than a three hour flight from Florida, or three and a half from NYC, in the Caribbean's gorgeous US Virgin Islands National Park, Maho has its own secluded, white sand beach, and plenty of water sports like sailing, scuba, wind surfing, and snorkeling for active guests.

For more information or to book online, visit http://www.maho.org/

Cinnamon Bay Campground

Located on S. John, this beach offers everything:

- Snokeling (rental gear located at beach)
- Windsurfing (with lessons)
- Campsites
- General Store
- Restaurant

Cinnamon Bay Campground
Box 720
St John, USVI 00831
(340) 776-6330
(800) 539-9998

For more information visit: http://cinnamonbay.com/

Seaborne Airlines, US Virgin Islands

Interested in flying bewteen Old San Juan and the USVI? Or maybe interested in getting to the British Virgin Islands from St. Thomas. If so, vist Seaborne Arlines. To book flights or to find out more information, click here.