Tips & Tricks
Mahogany Run Golf Course (Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, 6900 Great Bay Street, St. Thomas) – this is the only golf course in St. Thomas (designed by Tom Fazio, consisting of a par-70, 18-hole course). The best-known part of this course is known as “the Devil’s Triangle” (13th, 14th & 15th holes) – where the Caribbean Sea […]
Magens Bay (St. Thomas) – located on the north side of St. Thomas, this is the most popular beach in that island (stretching for a mile), explained by its turquoise blue water, white sand, and calm waters. Swimming and water sports like kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are among the activities pursued here. Amenities such as […]
International Rolex Regatta (St. Thomas Yacht Club, 6224 Yacht Club Road, St. Thomas) – organized by the St. Thomas Yacht Club and sponsored by Swiss luxury watch maker TAG Heuer (along with Cruzan Rum and Presidente beer), this is a popular yachting event held annually in late March — attracting competitors from USA, various Caribbean […]
Trunk Bay Beach (St. John) – this beach (the most popular in St. John) has pristine white sand, clear warm waters, and a gentle surf. It once belonged to Laurence Rockefeller, who later donated it to the National Park Service (NPS) – which still runs it today. This beach is ideal for beginning surfers and […]
Cruzan Rum Distillery (3A Estate Diamond, Frederiksted, USVI 00840) — this distillery makes a variety of rums that are produced mainly for the U.S. market. Tours showing the rum-making process are conducted, with tastings of various rums afterwards (ranging from white and golden varieties, to those flavored with coconut, citrus, banana, and spice). This is […]
Virgin Islands National Park (1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St. John, USVI 00830) – this is St. John’s most popular attraction. Managed by the National Park Service (NPS), it takes up over half the island’s landmass (consisting of picturesque beaches, coral reefs, hiking trails, wild donkeys and a large selection of plant life). For eco-tourists […]