Tips & Tricks
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 […]
Tree Limin’ Extreme Zipline (7406 Estate St. Peter Mountain Road, Across from the St. Peter Great House, St Thomas, VI 00802) – this is a zipline park which has 6 ziplines, two sky bridges, acres of jungle, and the best zipline views in the world. Visitors go there and have the ultimate Caribbean experience, from […]
St. Thomas Carnival (various points within Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas) – like other parts of the Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands also has its own carnival festivities. However, unlike many Caribbean islands (which tend to hold such events in February), St. Thomas throws off its own version every April (after Easter). Calypso shows, food fairs, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Paradise Point (9617 Estate Thomas, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI 00802) – visitors can take a scenic tram (passing above the Virgin Islands capital at 700 ft. above sea level) arriving at the top of Paradise Point to enjoy spectacular views, food, and local drinks. The Skyride carries 24 passengers every seven minutes along its […]