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The U.S. Virgin Islands continues to rank among the Caribbean’s top tourist destinations, especially on Airbnb. But there’s more to the American islands than just fun in the sun, as first reported by Mental Floss.
Many historic figures have visited or lived in the region (Alexander Hamilton, anyone?), which, over the centuries, was seized by warring European powers, consolidated and ruled over by Denmark, and formally purchased by the United States in 1917.
Today, the scenic U.S. territory consists of four main islands St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, and Water Island and around 50 smaller islets and cays. Here are nine notable people with ties to their sunny shores. ....

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