US Virgin islands the most underrated place in America? (crime rate, compared, population)

[Roshaq]

I mean compared to Hawaii, Florida, even Puerto Rico this place is always ignored. I never see any real threads about it and its in the US. You don't need a passport to visit it, its exotic, and the culture there is just incredible?


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What do you think?

[lentzr]

Yes, if you are just talking about St. John. If you ask about St. Thomas or parts of St. Croix, no. St. Thomas, at least what of it I saw, has some magnificent natural scenery...but, the populated areas still have much seediness to them along with an astronomical violent crime rate. Hence, I can not say that St. Thomas is overrated, unless you stick to visiting it for a day on a cruise.

[cwkimbro]

It is a great place! However, I don't think it is overrated at all. I think it is thought of a much more exclusive destination. There are no major cities there, like you see in Puerto Rico or Hawaii.

It is mostly just a small vacation/sailing getaway. San Juan and Honolulu are large cities with more going on.. beyond vacationing.

[BLAXTOR]

Underrated on this forum but only has a population of 105k.