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TheUS Virgin Islandscomprise three principal islands, each offering a unique experience. These islands—St Thomas,St John, andSt Croix—are distinguished destinations with an array of activities to engage visitors.
You don’t know it yet, but St. Thomas is the tropical paradise of your dreams. Sugar-white sands line this US Virgin Island, and swaying green palms provide gentle shade when you’re not floating dreamily in the Caribbean Sea.
The US Virgin Islands (USVI) may be an American territory, but it feels a world away when you find yourself splayed across a pristine beach, bobbing your head to reggae rhythms and tossing back yet another painkiller (the rum-heavy cocktail, not the pills!).
If you’ve landed on the idyllic shores of St Thomas, chances are you plan to spend a good chunk of your trip at the beach. However, with its storied history, rich culture, and wild nature, there’s much more to do on this island than simply eat, relax, and repeat (though there’s certainly nothing wrong with that). Here are 15 ways to make the most out of a trip to the beating heart of the US Virgin Islands (USVI): our picks for the best things to do in St Thomas.
Few places in the world are blessed with such an epic combo of bone-white beaches and translucent turquoise bays as the US Virgin Islands (USVI), where you could beach-hop for days and never see the same sands twice.
The duty-free shopping capital of the Caribbean features block after block (and alley after alley) of jewelry stores selling precious gems, watches, and more at bargain prices. You will also find the usual souvenir shops, and there’s a market along the waterfront with vendors selling jewelry, clothing, and knockoff designer handbags.
St. Thomas offers a variety of culinary delights for travelers seeking memorable meals and lively atmospheres. From pizzerias and beach bars to seafood shacks and upscale dining featuring Caribbean influences, this vibrant locale has it all. Here are some of the best restaurants in St. Thomas, primarily situated in or around the capital, Charlotte Amalie, its Frenchtown suburb, and the eastside town of Red Hook.