However, the major reason all us cold weather escapees travel is to lay on warm, sunny, sandy beaches. Some of the best beaches in the world are in The Virgin Islands. On the north shore of St Thomas, Magens Bay has a huge beach on the bottom of the U shaped bay. It's is undoubtedly one of the world's most photographed beaches. The rock free sandy bottom extends evenly and far out into the bay.
Surfers can get action at Hull Bay.
Coki Point beach boasts great snorkeling due in part to the fish drawn by the nearby underwater park and the feeding they receive from the numerous people learning to snorkel and scuba dive. Other beaches are in abundance from the Capital in the center of the Island around to the east side. Sapphire Beach is popular on Sundays, drawing an active young crowd to hear the live bands at the resort's seaside bar. Morning Star Beach draws a more genteel crowd seduced to it by the elegant hotels nearby. St John is loaded with absolutely gorgeous beaches and views on its northern side.