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St. Thomas is a water lover's paradise. For your vacation plan a few beach days, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, a day charter, kite boarding, sailing, fishing, kayaking and parasailing. On land you can play a round of golf, take an island tour, check out some attractions, take in the historical sites downtown and do some shopping.

::::: Nationality

USA

::::: Size

32 square miles.

::::: Population

32 square miles.

::::: Brief History

The island was originally settled around 1500 BC by the Ciboney people. They were later replaced by the Arawaks and then the Caribs. Christopher Columbus sighted the island in 1493 on his second voyage to the "New World". The Dutch West India Company established a post on Saint Thomas in 1657. The Danish conquered the island in 1666, and by 1672 had established control over the entire island through the Danish West India and Guinea Company. The land was divided into plantations and sugar cane production became the primary economic activity. In 1691 the primary settlement there was renamed Charlotte Amalie in honor of the wife of Denmark's King Christian V. It was later declared a free port by Frederick V. While the sugar trade had brought prosperity to the island's free citizens, by the early 19th century Saint Thomas was in decline. The continued export of sugar was threatened by hurricanes, drought, and American competition. In 1917 St. Thomas was purchased (along with Saint John and Saint Croix) by the United States for $25 million in gold as part of a defensive strategy to maintain control over the Caribbean and the Panama Canal during the First World War.

::::: Currency & Credit Cards

US Dollar. Major Credit Cards are accepted. ATM machines are located in banks and selected commercial outlets

::::: Banks

Banco Popular, First Bank Virgin Islands, Scotiabank

::::: Taxation

There is no sales tax in the Virgin Islands. Residents pay income tax to the USVI government.

::::: Animals

Iguanas, pelicans, mongoose, scorpions (not poisonous), donkeys, deer, hummingbirds, herons, bats and more. There are also various lizards, frogs and insects.

::::: Food

Banana, Mango, Orange and Cashews.

::::: Plants

Frangipani, Allamanda, Heliconia, Bougainvillea, Oleander, Hibiscus, Double Hibiscus, Flamboyant (Orange), Flamboyant (Yellow), Ixora, Agave / Century Plant, Cactus The Virgin Islands national flower is the yellow cedar (Tecoma Stans).

::::: Lingo

The language of the locals is English with a West Indian based dialects. For instance, the 'H' is often discarded ("thing" becomes "ting", and "thanks" becomes "tanks...mon"). Also water is pronouced watta and mother matta.

::::: Seahorse Rentals \| Boating
They have 12-foot inflatable boats that seat 5 people, with quiet, clean 4-stroke Honda outboard engines. Each inflatable rental comes with directions and nautical charts facilitating your exploration of the picturesque Charlotte Amalie, historic Hassle Island and secluded beaches of Water Island. The cool factor: Free full set of snorkeling equipment on demand. Seahorse Rentals website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.rentamotion.com \|(340) 774-5840\|Yacht Haven Grande Marina, close to tennis courts

::::: Blackbeards Castle \| Historic Tour
The Williamsburg of the Caribbean offers a day of adventure and fun. With pirate hideouts, historic manor houses, botanical gardens, archaeological sites, sparkling pools, waterfalls, museums, bars, shops and much more, this national historic landmark is the Caribbean's premier historical site. The cool factor: Swimming pool, life-size pirate statues and free rum! Blackbeards Castle website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.blackbeardscastlevi.com\|(340) 776-1234\|Charlotte Amalie

::::: Hotel 1829 \| Hotel
No frills accommodation, suitable for the traveling businessman or budget minded traveller. Located in the heart of Charlotte Amalie, on the doorstep of many historic sites, near the harbor and a few meters from the world renowned duty free Charlotte Amalie shopping district. The cool factor: Free wireless internet! Hotel 1829 website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.hotel1829vi.com\|(340) 776-1829\|Charlotte Amalie

::::: The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle \| Hotel
The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle has large premises with great terrace overlooking the ocean with spectacular views of the cruise ships and sea planes. The cool factor: Free admission to the famous Blackbeards Castle Walk Tour. The Inn at Blackbeard's website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.blackbeardscastlevi.com\|(340) 776-1829\|Charlotte Amalie

::::: Asian Restaurant [ Love & Joy ] \| Restaurant Supermarket Internet
TThe number one crew member shop in the US Virgin Islands. Asian Restaurant [Love & Joy] is located in Havensight and Crown Bay, St. Thomas US Virgin Islands. This one stop shop opened in 2001 to service the Filippino crew members. Now it services all crew members and the public. The cool factor: All-in-one shop Asian Restaurant's website created and managed by gandor.tv
Website Under Construction\|(340) 715 0668\|Shop 1: Havensight (opposite Wendy's), Shop 2: and Crown Bay

::::: Caribbean Rock \| Bar Restaurant
The Caribbean rock is a new joint in Havensight. A restaurant during the day and Night Club after 10. There's a party almost every night till late. Expect top DJs, rock bands and international musicians. The cool factor: Free wifi for customers during lunch The Caribbean Rock's website created and managed by gandor.tv
website under construction\|(340) 775 5483\|Havensight (next to Barefoot Budha)

::::: North Side Bistro \| Restaurant Fine Dining
Continental & International cuisine. Extensive and innovative menu which is always changing and has something to satisfy everyone including vegetarians and vegans. The Bistro is proud to be serving wines from all over the world - by the bottle or glass. Come and enjoy the intimate wine room, large dining room, relaxing lounge area, large screened-in deck with stunning Atlantic views... The cool factor: The Only Brewery in St.Thomas North Side Bistro website created and managed by gandor.tv
Website Under Construction\|(340) 775 5098\|15 Hull Bay Road, Route 37

::::: The West Indian Treasure Company \| Jewellery Store
Their jewelers, who all have been perfecting their craft for over 20 years, build the jewelry to the utmost standards. Unlike most jewelry that is created and then mass produced, each of our pieces has to fit the coin. In essence, the coin creates the piece and the jewelry is merely an extension. The cool factor: They have a pool and a bar Website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.blackbeardscastle.com\|(340) 776 1234\|Blackbeard's Castle

::::: Budget Rentals \| Car and Truck Rentals
Budget has been providing the U.S. Virgin Islands with outstanding service for more than 20 years. They have the largest selection of well-maintained vehicles at low, low prices. They also offer mini-lease plans, and quality pre-owned vehicles. With locations all over St. Thomas and St. John, Budget can meet all of your rental needs. The cool factor: $1 500 worth of coupons to every customer. Budget's website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.budgetstt.com\|(340) 776-5774\|Budget. P.O. Box 303887, St. Thomas, VI 00803

::::: JeepsVI.com \| Jeep Rentals
JeepsVi.com specialises in rentals of Jeep Wranglers in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The Jeep Wrangler is the quintessential niche vehicle. Rates vary from daily $81 to weekly $395. The cool factor: Deliveries are possible on request. JeepsVi.com website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.jeepsvi.com\|\|Contact details on website

::::: Scooter Rentals \| Scooter and Bike Rentals
All scooters and bikes seat 2 people. Great variety of scooters and bikes with daily and weekly rates. Delivery of scooter or bike is available upon request. Other rentals include: inflatable boats and jeeps. The cool factor: The first tank of gas is free. Scooter Rentals website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.rentamotion.com \|(340) 774-5840\|Havensight area on route 30, across Wendy's.

::::: Erna Art Gallery \| Paintings & Fine Art
Erna frequently visits St. Thomas and asserts that most her inspiration comes from the US Virgin Islands. St. Thomas in particular. Her favorite beach is Morning Star beach. The iguanas annoyed her in the beginning but she has become quite fond of these critters. All her paintings are viewable online. The cool factor: Only original art, one of a kind, no copies! Erna Online Art Gallery website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.ernagallery.com\|email only\|Private

::::: Freddie Rabuse Music \| Music Entertainment
Freddie Rabuse has specialized in piano entertainment in the Virgin Islands for over 25 years. He is available as a soloist, a band leader, and an agent for steel pan players. The cool factor: A cucumber with a keyboard, but a monster on the tennis court. Freddie Rabuse website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.freddierabuse.com\|(340) 776-3699\|St. Thomas US Virgin Islands

::::: gandor.tv \| Web Production
An international multimedia enterprise that specialises in creating and managing websites. The creators of www.thecoolestcarib.com. The cool factor: Their maintenance package ensures your website always works, always looks good and always attains high search engine rankings. Their website is created and managed by gandor.tv
www.gandor.tv\|(340) 514-3963\|P.O. Box 303465, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands 00803

::::: GreenerVI.com \| Environmental
"We travel together, passengers on a little space ship, dependent on its vulnerable reserves of air and soil; all committed for our safety to its security and peace; preserved from annihilation only by the care, the work, and I will say, the love we give our fragile craft." - Adlai E. Stevenson II, 1965 The cool factor: For a greener Virgin Islands greenerVI.com's website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.greenervi.com\|\|St. Thomas

::::: Virgin Port Services \| Port Services for Cruise Ships and Yachts
Virgin Port Services is the premier port agency in the US Virgin Islands. Their professional and knowledgeable staff provides exceptional service to Cruise Ships and Yachts. The cool factor: The owner is an avid tennis player. Virgin Port Services website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.virginportservices.com\|(340) 775-1151\|Havensight, St. Thomas

::::: Wendy Leather Specialist \| Leather works and repairs
Wendy Leather specialises in hand crafting 'one of a kind' leather items. Wendy Leather's items are all designed and created by special order only. This keeps their leather goods from having that "assembly line appearance." The cool factor: One-of-a-kind leather items. Wendy Leather website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.wendyleather.com\|(340) 642 6238\|St. Thomas

::::: Asian Restaurant [ Love & Joy ] \| Restaurant Supermarket Internet
TThe number one crew member shop in the US Virgin Islands. Asian Restaurant [Love & Joy] is located in Havensight and Crown Bay, St. Thomas US Virgin Islands. This one stop shop opened in 2001 to service the Filippino crew members. Now it services all crew members and the public. The cool factor: All-in-one shop Asian Restaurant's website created and managed by gandor.tv
Website Under Construction\|(340) 715 0668\|Shop 1: Havensight (opposite Wendy's), Shop 2: and Crown Bay

::::: Blackbeards Castle \| Historic Tour
The Williamsburg of the Caribbean offers a day of adventure and fun. With pirate hideouts, historic manor houses, botanical gardens, archaeological sites, sparkling pools, waterfalls, museums, bars, shops and much more, this national historic landmark is the Caribbean's premier historical site. The cool factor: Swimming pool, life-size pirate statues and free rum! Blackbeards Castle website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.blackbeardscastlevi.com\|(340) 776-1234\|Charlotte Amalie

::::: Budget Rentals \| Car and Truck Rentals
Budget has been providing the U.S. Virgin Islands with outstanding service for more than 20 years. They have the largest selection of well-maintained vehicles at low, low prices. They also offer mini-lease plans, and quality pre-owned vehicles. With locations all over St. Thomas and St. John, Budget can meet all of your rental needs. The cool factor: $1 500 worth of coupons to every customer. Budget's website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.budgetstt.com\|(340) 776-5774\|Budget. P.O. Box 303887, St. Thomas, VI 00803

::::: Caribbean Rock \| Bar Restaurant
The Caribbean rock is a new joint in Havensight. A restaurant during the day and Night Club after 10. There's a party almost every night till late. Expect top DJs, rock bands and international musicians. The cool factor: Free wifi for customers during lunch The Caribbean Rock's website created and managed by gandor.tv
website under construction\|(340) 775 5483\|Havensight (next to Barefoot Budha)

::::: Erna Art Gallery \| Paintings & Fine Art
Erna frequently visits St. Thomas and asserts that most her inspiration comes from the US Virgin Islands. St. Thomas in particular. Her favorite beach is Morning Star beach. The iguanas annoyed her in the beginning but she has become quite fond of these critters. All her paintings are viewable online. The cool factor: Only original art, one of a kind, no copies! Erna Online Art Gallery website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.ernagallery.com\|email only\|Private

::::: Freddie Rabuse Music \| Music Entertainment
Freddie Rabuse has specialized in piano entertainment in the Virgin Islands for over 25 years. He is available as a soloist, a band leader, and an agent for steel pan players. The cool factor: A cucumber with a keyboard, but a monster on the tennis court. Freddie Rabuse website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.freddierabuse.com\|(340) 776-3699\|St. Thomas US Virgin Islands

::::: gandor.tv \| Web Production
An international multimedia enterprise that specialises in creating and managing websites. The creators of www.thecoolestcarib.com. The cool factor: Their maintenance package ensures your website always works, always looks good and always attains high search engine rankings. Their website is created and managed by gandor.tv
www.gandor.tv\|(340) 514-3963\|P.O. Box 303465, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands 00803

::::: GreenerVI.com \| Environmental
"We travel together, passengers on a little space ship, dependent on its vulnerable reserves of air and soil; all committed for our safety to its security and peace; preserved from annihilation only by the care, the work, and I will say, the love we give our fragile craft." - Adlai E. Stevenson II, 1965 The cool factor: For a greener Virgin Islands greenerVI.com's website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.greenervi.com\|\|St. Thomas

::::: Hotel 1829 \| Hotel
No frills accommodation, suitable for the traveling businessman or budget minded traveller. Located in the heart of Charlotte Amalie, on the doorstep of many historic sites, near the harbor and a few meters from the world renowned duty free Charlotte Amalie shopping district. The cool factor: Free wireless internet! Hotel 1829 website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.hotel1829vi.com\|(340) 776-1829\|Charlotte Amalie

::::: JeepsVI.com \| Jeep Rentals
JeepsVi.com specialises in rentals of Jeep Wranglers in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The Jeep Wrangler is the quintessential niche vehicle. Rates vary from daily $81 to weekly $395. The cool factor: Deliveries are possible on request. JeepsVi.com website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.jeepsvi.com\|\|Contact details on website

::::: North Side Bistro \| Restaurant Fine Dining
Continental & International cuisine. Extensive and innovative menu which is always changing and has something to satisfy everyone including vegetarians and vegans. The Bistro is proud to be serving wines from all over the world - by the bottle or glass. Come and enjoy the intimate wine room, large dining room, relaxing lounge area, large screened-in deck with stunning Atlantic views... The cool factor: The Only Brewery in St.Thomas North Side Bistro website created and managed by gandor.tv
Website Under Construction\|(340) 775 5098\|15 Hull Bay Road, Route 37

::::: Scooter Rentals \| Scooter and Bike Rentals
All scooters and bikes seat 2 people. Great variety of scooters and bikes with daily and weekly rates. Delivery of scooter or bike is available upon request. Other rentals include: inflatable boats and jeeps. The cool factor: The first tank of gas is free. Scooter Rentals website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.rentamotion.com \|(340) 774-5840\|Havensight area on route 30, across Wendy's.

::::: Seahorse Rentals \| Boating
They have 12-foot inflatable boats that seat 5 people, with quiet, clean 4-stroke Honda outboard engines. Each inflatable rental comes with directions and nautical charts facilitating your exploration of the picturesque Charlotte Amalie, historic Hassle Island and secluded beaches of Water Island. The cool factor: Free full set of snorkeling equipment on demand. Seahorse Rentals website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.rentamotion.com\|(340) 774-5840\|Yacht Haven Grande Marina, close to tennis courts

::::: The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle \| Hotel
The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle has large premises with great terrace overlooking the ocean with spectacular views of the cruise ships and sea planes. The cool factor: Free admission to the famous Blackbeards Castle Walk Tour. The Inn at Blackbeard's website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.blackbeardscastlevi.com\|(340) 776-1829\|Charlotte Amalie

::::: The West Indian Treasure Company \| Jewellery Store
Their jewelers, who all have been perfecting their craft for over 20 years, build the jewelry to the utmost standards. Unlike most jewelry that is created and then mass produced, each of our pieces has to fit the coin. In essence, the coin creates the piece and the jewelry is merely an extension. The cool factor: They have a pool and a bar Website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.blackbeardscastle.com\|(340) 776 1234\|Blackbeard's Castle

::::: Virgin Port Services \| Port Services for Cruise Ships and Yachts
Virgin Port Services is the premier port agency in the US Virgin Islands. Their professional and knowledgeable staff provides exceptional service to Cruise Ships and Yachts. The cool factor: The owner is an avid tennis player. Virgin Port Services website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.virginportservices.com\|(340) 775-1151\|Havensight, St. Thomas

::::: Wendy Leather Specialist \| Leather works and repairs
Wendy Leather specialises in hand crafting 'one of a kind' leather items. Wendy Leather's items are all designed and created by special order only. This keeps their leather goods from having that "assembly line appearance." The cool factor: One-of-a-kind leather items. Wendy Leather website created and managed by gandor.tv
www.wendyleather.com\|(340) 642 6238\|St. Thomas

About

St. John is the smallest of the three US Virgin Islands. While the other US Virgin Islands are hustling and bustling, St. John is very laid back. Although it's only three miles from St. Thomas, it is vastly different in spirit and human interaction.

::::: Nationality

The residents are U.S. citizens, although they cannot vote in presidential elections and have only non-voting status in Congress.

::::: size

19 Square Miles

::::: Population

4300 residents

::::: Brief History

St. John was first settled by the Arawak Indians who had migrated north from coastal Colombia and Venezuela around AD 300. The Arawaks inhabited the island until around the year AD 1300, when they were driven off by the more aggressive and warlike Carib Indians. Extensive archaeological work has been undertaken from 1996 to the present at Cinnamon Bay. Christopher Columbus is the first European to see the Virgin Islands during his second voyage to the New World in 1493. He named the island group "Once Mil Virgenes", or Eleven Thousand Virgins, in honor of the feast day of Saint Ursula and the 11,000 virgins who were martyred with her. The Danish West India and Guinea Company represented the first Europeans to settle the island in 1718. They are also credited with naming the island St. John (Danish: Sankt Jan). The Danish crown took full control of the colony in 1754, along with St. Thomas and St. Croix. Sugar plantations, such as the famous Annaberg Sugar Plantation, were established in great numbers on St. John because of the intense heat and fertile terrain, which provided ideal growing conditions. It is estimated that by 1775, slaves outnumbered the Danish settlers by a ratio of 5:1. Slavery was finally abolished in St. John on 3 July 1848. In 1917 the United States purchased the U.S. Virgin Islands for $25 million from the Danish government in order to establish a naval base whose purpose was to prevent German expansion in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Virgin Islands are an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States. U.S. Virgin Islanders are . Since 1972, they have elected their own governor. They enjoy a large degree of self-rule through a local 15-seat legislature that covers all three of the islands. In 1956, Laurance Rockefeller donated most of the land he had acquired on the island to the United States' National Park Service, under the condition that it must be protected from future development.

::::: Currency & Credit Cards

US Dollar

::::: Banks

Banco Popular, First Bank Virgin Islands and Scotiabank

::::: Taxation

There is no sales tax in the Virgin Islands. Residents pay income tax to the USVI government.

::::: animals

Iguanas, pelicans, mongoose, scorpions (not poisonous), donkeys, deer, hummingbirds, herons, bats and more. There are also various lizards, frogs and insects.

::::: Plants

Frangipani, Bougainvillea, white and pink Oleander, fragrant Jasmine, Allamanda, Heliconia, Hibiscus, Double Hibiscus, Flamboyant (Orange), Flamboyant (Yellow), Ixora, Agave / Century Plant, Cactus The Virgin Islands national flower is the yellow cedar (Tecoma Stans).

::::: Food

Mangoes, Plantain, Guava and Passion fruit, Banana, Mango, Orange and Cashews.

::::: Lingo

::::: Other Info

About

St. Croix is the largest of the United States Virgin Islands, 82 square miles in area. There are two distinct towns to visit: Christiansted and Frederiksted. The architectural quality and historic interest of the one-time Danish West Indies capital has made part of Christiansted (founded in 1734) a National Historic Site.

::::: Nationality

Residents are U.S. citizens, but have no vote in national elections.

::::: Size and Population

The size is about 82 square miles

::::: Population

The population is about 60 000

::::: Brief History

Saint Croix has flown seven different flags. It has been colonized by Spain, Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, the Knights of Malta, Denmark, and the United States. Before Christopher Columbus came over to the Caribbean, groups of indigenous people settled on the island in 5000 BC. They developed culture and religion, and called the island "Ay-Ay". These people did not make things out of ceramics, but used tools made of stone, shell, coral and bone. They ate shellfish and wild plant foods. Some time between 50 and 200 A.D.,

::::: Currency & Credit Cards

St. Croix's currency is US Dollars. Most credit cards and travelers checks are accepted.

::::: Banks

First Bank and Virgin Islands Community Bank

::::: Taxation

No sales tax. Residents generally do not pay taxes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, though taxe

::::: Animals

Iguanas, pelicans, mongoose, scorpions (not poisonous), donkeys, deer, hummingbirds, herons, bats and more. There are also various lizards, frogs and insects.

::::: Plants

::::: Food

Banana, Mango, Orange and Cashews.

::::: Lingo

::::: Other info

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