You have visited All 50 States. Now what? The possibilities are endless! You could visit all 50 for a second or third time with a specific goal such as visiting each state capitol. Or you could go abroad and begin the Traveler's Country Club and Continent Club quest! Take a look at our Travel Goal Getter Record Holders and Travel Goals page for more interesting ways to see the country and the world. For now, we focus on the travel goal of visiting all the United States Territories.
You may not even need a passport! No need to exchange money either! No language barrier! Well, no language barrier if you find people who speak English and you can understand different accents! The territory islands provide great beauty, culture, and historical and military significance. Consider a future trip to the 5 inhabited American territories of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Mariana Islands, and American Samoa as your next great travel goal!
You may not even need a passport! No need to exchange money either! No language barrier! Well, no language barrier if you find people who speak English and you can understand different accents! The territory islands provide great beauty, culture, and historical and military significance. Consider a future trip to the 5 inhabited American territories of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Mariana Islands, and American Samoa as your next great travel goal!
PUERTO RICO
Sightseeing opportunities: San Juan National Historic Site, Old San Juan, El Morro, Fort San Cristobal, Beaches, Rainforests (El Yunque National Forest), Biobays (Mosquito Bay), Caves (Cueva Ventana, Rio Camuy Caves Park)
Language: English and Spanish (90% speak Spanish)
Time to visit: All year, off season/hurricane season is considered late spring to late fall
How to get there: Flights from many major U.S. Cities and in Europe, Cruises with Royal Caribbean, Princess, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian
Language: English and Spanish (90% speak Spanish)
Time to visit: All year, off season/hurricane season is considered late spring to late fall
How to get there: Flights from many major U.S. Cities and in Europe, Cruises with Royal Caribbean, Princess, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian
U.S. Virgin iSlands
Sightseeing opportunities: Virgin Islands National Park, Beaches, Cruzan Rum Distillery, Estate Whim Plantation Museum, Annaberg Sugar Plantation
Language: English, Spanish, French, French/Creole
Time to visit: All year, off season/hurricane season is May to November
How to get there: Flights from many major U.S. Cities and in Europe, Cruises with Royal Caribbean, Princess, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian
Language: English, Spanish, French, French/Creole
Time to visit: All year, off season/hurricane season is May to November
How to get there: Flights from many major U.S. Cities and in Europe, Cruises with Royal Caribbean, Princess, Carnival, Disney, Norwegian
GUAM
Sightseeing opportunities: Chamorro Cultural Park, Beaches, Hiking (Mount Lamlam, Two Lovers Point, Waterfalls), Snorkel, Scubadive (ship wrecks from World War I and II), War in the Pacific Museum National Park
Language: English, Chamorro, Japanese, Filipino
Time to visit: All year, but off season may be considered July through December
How to get there: Most flights are from Japan; Korea, Philippines. Cruises through Crystal Cruises and Silversea
Language: English, Chamorro, Japanese, Filipino
Time to visit: All year, but off season may be considered July through December
How to get there: Most flights are from Japan; Korea, Philippines. Cruises through Crystal Cruises and Silversea
MARIANA ISLANDS
Sightseeing opportunities: Beaches, The Grotto, American Memorial Park, Sandcastle Saipan (dinner theater and entertainment), Atomic Bomb Pits
Language: English, Chamorro, Carolinian,Japanese
Time to visit: All year, but off season may be considered July through December
How to get there: Most flights are from Japan, Korea, Philippines; Cruises through Crystal Cruises and Silversea
Language: English, Chamorro, Carolinian,Japanese
Time to visit: All year, but off season may be considered July through December
How to get there: Most flights are from Japan, Korea, Philippines; Cruises through Crystal Cruises and Silversea
AMERICAN SAMOA
Sightseeing opportunities: Beaches,
Language: English, Samoan
Time to visit: All year, but off season may be considered July through December
How to get there: Most flights are from Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia; Cruises through Silversea, Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises
Language: English, Samoan
Time to visit: All year, but off season may be considered July through December
How to get there: Most flights are from Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia; Cruises through Silversea, Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises
Want to visit all United States Territories? Then you must also go to the American Minor Outlying Islands. If you are looking for a challenge - this is it. These islands are very difficult to get to especially if you don't have the right credentials and they have very few if any amenities. They are uninhabited and are used primarily by scientific researchers and the military. The islands are administered by the Department of the Interior. These islands include; Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island.
Visiting the American territories entails significant island hopping. If you enjoy the beach and water activities and some history, this may the perfect way to continue your Visit the USA quest. Of course there are always another million other travel goals! We wish you happy and safe travels as you see the world!
Visiting the American territories entails significant island hopping. If you enjoy the beach and water activities and some history, this may the perfect way to continue your Visit the USA quest. Of course there are always another million other travel goals! We wish you happy and safe travels as you see the world!
Pictures from: Puerto Rico creativecommons fortherock, U.S. Virgin Islands creativecommons ironypoisoning, Guam by NASA Observatory, Mariana Islands creativecommons rapidtravelchai, American Samoa creativecommons eutrophication&hypoxia.
