St Thomas

 

Megan's Bay, St. Thomas

St Thomas

St. Thomas is the liveliest island in the Eastern Caribbean and the number one cruise ship destination in the world. This busy port has duty free shopping, hotels with breath taking views, a colorful nightlife, and a stunning history that includes notorious pirates such as Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard The Pirate.

St. Thomas is centrally located at the entrance to the Windward Passage. The island is only three miles from St. John and less than ten miles from the British Virgin Islands. Travel from St. Thomas to the other fifty islands that make up this group is easy and fun on the ferry.

Charlotte Amalie

Charlotte Amalie is also the home port of the yacht charter industry in the Virgin Islands. In fact, 80% of all yacht charters originate from St. Thomas. Admiralty Yacht Vacations is the best source for crewed charter yachts on the island. Also see Caribbean Yacht Charter for great yacht charter at a bargain. Charter yachts often include snorkeling and diving.

Charlotte Amalie Harbor
Other extraordinary activities include Sea Plane service to St. Croix and other surrounding islands available from Tropic Air . In addition, Atlantis Submarines offers an extraordinary look at the under sea world. The submarine is a USCG inspected positive buoyancy submarine, meaning that in the event of mechanical failure the sub will automatically rise to the surface. The sub is very clean with huge observation windows for all to see an extraordinary coral reef located just outside of Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Chris Sawyer Dive Center and Underwater Safaris > offer the best scuba diving in St. Thomas.

Magen's Bay on the north coast of St. Thomas has been voted one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world. Here you will find public parking, food and beverage service, and some water sports rentals. For golf and an extraordinary resort located in this area, see Stonegate Villa Retreat. Stonegate is luxury beyond your wildest dreams.

Redhook, a small town on the east coast of St. Thomas is the gateway to St. John and a delightful waterfront community offering restaurants, shopping, and ferry service to St. John (about $ 8.00 rt.).

Bolongo Inclusive Beach Resort
St. Thomas has many extraordinary hotels and beach clubs. The Mafolie Hotel and restaurant (800-225-7035) located on the mountain overlooking the shopping district offers a view of Charlotte Amalie Harbor that is truly unforgettable. Bluebeards Castle Hotel (800-524-6599) offers a stunning view of Charlotte Amalie.

For those who treasure the beautiful blue water of the Caribbean, Sapphire Beach Resort is a luxurious ocean front resort and beach club on the east coast of St. Thomas. And if you want the best of both worlds, Bolongo Inclusive Beach Resort offers a secluded resort for those who cherish privacy and want to be located close to all the action on St. Thomas. Also see The Morning Star Marriott for another awesome private resort.

For those on a budget try Yacht Haven where you will be centrally located and enjoy a great hotel. And for the most demanding traveler, Marriott's Frenchman's Reef Hotel is a huge luxurious hotel on the south coast of St. Thomas located at the entrance to Charlotte Amalie Harbor.

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