Once a Danish trio, St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix have been America’s Caribbean since 1916. But a history lesson isn’t needed to visit. Nor is a U.S. passport. Other perks? English is spoken and the currency is greenbacks. — David LaHuta

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March 31 is Transfer Day, when the U.S. took over the Virgin Islands. Locals eat pumpkin soup to celebrate.