The spectacular holiday destination paying visitors to come

If ever you needed an excuse to visit the sun-kissed shores that make up the United States Virgin Islands this could be it, with holidaymakers being treated to a bonus just for visiting in 2017: a US$300 voucher (A$415).

Launched as part of the promotion for the 100th anniversary of ‘Transfer Day’, when the islands were handed over to the US by Denmark for a tidy sum of US$25 million, if you book to stay for more than three nights between January 2 and December 31, 2017 using the official tourism website visitusvi.com then you can claim your voucher.

The U.S. Virgin Islands is the perfect place to get away from it all and just be. What’s your perfect idea of simply relaxing in the #USVI? #usvinice

A photo posted by United States Virgin Islands (@visitusvi) on Nov 30, 2016 at 10:49am PST

Transfer Day is celebrated every year on March 31.

If you visit during that month, you’ll find locals marking the occasion with brass band parades and eating traditional dishes that date back to the Danish rule, including ‘red grout’ — a cinnamon-spiced guava that happens to be a favourite.

It’s also said that travellers will be treated to a ‘Commemorative Centennial Souvenir’, but the details as to what that might be are a mystery.

Come listen to local jazz with a sunset view like no other. Free admission, and fun for the whole family! Photo by VillaMargarita_ via Twitter.

A photo posted by United States Virgin Islands (@visitusvi) on Dec 18, 2015 at 2:31pm PST

The US Virgin Islands boast a range of historical and cultural activities, so there’s no shortage of ways you can spend that cash in your pocket.

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