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St. Thomas US Virgin Islands is an Unincorporated U.S. Territory.
An Unincorporated Territory of the United States means that Congress has determined that only select parts of the U.S. Constitution apply. St. Thomas is one of the three main US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. The other two are St. Croix and St. John. Saint Thomas is located east of Puerto Rico in the Eastern Caribbean See. View Map
St. Thomas US Virgin Islands is famous for its international yacht club, duty free shopping, swimming with turtles, scuba diving and vast variety of boating/snorkling options.
1. Historical Significance:
St. Thomas played a crucial role in the Danish West Indies trading network during the colonial era, particularly known for its sugar cane plantations and bustling harbor.
2. World-Class Beaches:
The island boasts numerous pristine beaches, including Magens Bay, consistently ranked among the top beaches globally for its crystal-clear waters and soft sands.
3. Duty-Free Shopping:
St. Thomas is a shopper’s paradise, famous for its duty-free shopping. Visitors flock to Charlotte Amalie’s Main Street for luxury goods, jewelry, electronics, and unique local crafts.
4. Fort Christian:
This historic landmark in Charlotte Amalie is the oldest standing structure in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Built in the 17th century by Danish settlers, it now houses the Virgin Islands Museum, showcasing the island's history.
5. Cuisine and Culture:
St. Thomas offers a rich culinary experience blending Caribbean flavors with international influences. Local specialties like conch fritters, seafood dishes, and traditional island cuisine can be enjoyed at various restaurants and food stalls across the island.
If you're planning to visit St. Thomas as a group or big family, Premier Destination Services will arrange everything from transport, accommodation to tours. And if you're coming by boat Virgin Port Services will facilitate your visit.
Where to stay? How about a private villa? Book your villa directly from owners. There are many. Here's one to start your search: Villa Sol Y Luna with panoramic sea views, infinity pool and big entertainment area.
Once you've arranged your basic needs, how about planning for some water sports? For snorkelling, swimming and catamaran sailing lovers The VI Cat has it all plus luncheons and sunset cocktail trips. At the same location, at Frenchman's Cove, St. Thomas Water Sports offers SUP Paddle Boarding tours and After Dark kayak tours. There's a water shuttle between waterfront, downtown Charlotte Amalie and Frenchman's Cove, that runs every 30 minutes, also known as the shopping shuttle.
For fast speed trips to the BVI (British Virgin Islands) or around St. Thomas and St. John visit Caribbean Blue Boat Charters - they're also famos for their pub crawling excursions to a few islands per day. For the underwater explorers, PatagonDiveCenter is a true blessing to private family scuba diving groups. They offer scuba excursions and lessons all year round.
Other water sport activities include jetski tours, e-foiling and flyboarding for the adrenaline junkies.
Want to see the island and possibly St. John too, and don't want to drive? Check out Island Life Jeep Tours, they offer customize-able private, guided jeep tours. The tours could include snorkeling, bar hopping or whatever's on your bucket list.
Hungry yet? In the heart of Charlotte Amalie, downtown, you'll find the open air stylish Spanish restaurant Amalia Café, also open for supper. If you're in a rush, Pita Express, next to Amalia Café, does the trick. And for a quick - or a long - drink, look out for the open air American style circular bar in the same Palm Passage.
The all american sports bar is The Tap & Still franchise, serving fresh beer and burgers located at Havensight, Redhook in St. Thomas and Cruzbay in St. John.
If you're into organic food and the best coffee in town then Barefoot Buddha is your answer. Their adjacent boutique sells bohemian trinkets, organic cosmetics, and loads of free-trade and natural clothing items.
Lastly if you wish to island crawl between St. Thomas and St. Croix take a ferry with Native Son Ferries.
Enjoy your stay!
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