St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
St. Thomas is home to the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie. It has been the heart of St. Thomas’ activities from colonial times to present. Historic buildings found throughout downtown Charlotte Amalie take visitors back to the Danish era when the town was a bustling port of trade; while modern additions of taxis, shops, souvenir vendors and cruise ships in the harbor remind that it is tourism that currently drives the economy.
Charlotte Amalie, the main area and the sub district, is home to almost half of the islands 51,000+ residents. Other residents live on the East End, West End and North Side. These references might seem quite broad however on an island just 32 square miles they work well. If you ask for directions you are likely to hear them.
News & Stories
St. Thomas 2013 Carnival Village Entertainment Schedule
Carnival time is here again… on St. Thomas! Starting this month Carnival is going to have visitors and residents alike jumping up, eating lots of tasty local dishes and having a great time. More → |
Magens Bay Watershed Preserve
Magens Bay, part of a public park located on the north side of St. Thomas, is well known to both residents and visitors. In fact it is the most popular beach on the island. The majority of beach goers head to Magens Bay to enjoy the beautiful long stretch of white sand and the calm crystal clear water. Sitting on the shore their eyes gaze out at the ocean, the small island in the distance and the verdant hills on either side of the bay. More → |
Top Planning Sections
Accommodations
Hotels, Guest Houses, VillasFind the perfect place to stay.
Attractions
Interesting Sites Around the IslandFind out what to See and Do.
Beach Guide
Northside | Southside | East End | WestSt. Thomas has over 40 major beaches along its sun-drenched coasts.
Car Rentals
When Driving: Keep LeftExplore the Island by Car or Jeep
Dinning Guide
What to Eat and Where to GoWhen the sun sets find out where to go.
Ferry Schedules
St. Thomas → St. John & BVIFind out what time your ferry leaves.
What to Do
Keeping Busy EverydayTrying to decide what to do?
St. Thomas is largely mountainous. Many roads around the island offer terrific panoramic views of the island and ocean. Amongst the hills on St. Thomas and along the beaches you will find an assortment of accommodations; resorts, historic inns, guest houses, vacation homes, villas and condos.
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. In the evening you can hit happy hour at a bar or restaurant, catch some live music and have dinner with a sublime view!
The Cyril E. King Airport serves travelers coming to St. Thomas. Visitors staying on St. John and Water Island can easily daytrip to St. Thomas; daily ferry service is available. St. Thomas is connected to St. Croix by regular interisland air service and a ferry.
St. John Off the Beaten Track
$19.95
A must have book for everyone visiting St. John, even frequent visitors and residents! It includes all that is St. John from culture and people to history and fauna. Excellent detailed information about hiking trails, coastal walks, rock scrambles and historical ruins. Also includes beaches.
