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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

By far the most popular of the U.S Virgin Islands, St. Thomasis among the favorite with the international jet setting crowd. With a large international airport frequented by American Airlines among other major carriers and a deep harbor filled with cruise ships, St. Thomas can see as many as 10 cruise ships and jumbo jets arriving each day in the high season. All this tourism does have its downsides, but to the knowledgeable tourist St. Thomas still offers an exotic Caribbean getaway.

Cruising the Main Drag

The island of St. Thomas is verdant green with deep coves cutting into the lush vegetation forming quiet bays. St. Thomas is oriented around the port at Charlotte Amalie where cruise ships ply the turquoise waters as seaplanes land on the watery runway. This picturesque harbor is dotted with small green islands and lined with white washed buildings with bright red rooftops. Lining the port, Main Street is a narrow street lined with Caribbean plantation style shops selling everything from pirate wear to rum to fine jewelry. All St. Thomas shopping is duty free, so it is a main attraction for many visitors to the island. Several ocean front restaurants and bars also line the port, allowing visitors to soak in the beautiful vistas of Charlotte Amalie's harbor and the warm ocean breezes.

Family Friendly Virgin Island Saint Thomas has lots of exciting activities that allow families to enjoy exploring this vibrant island together. Some of the most popular family St. Thomas acitivites include an Atlantis Submarine ride anda visit to Coral World. There are a variety of other family friendly St. Thomas attractions like a Sky Tram to the top of the island.

St. Thomas Hotels with History St. Thomas has a wide vaiety of accommodation choices from quaint guesthouses to spacious five star resorts. Some of the most interesting St. Thomas hotels are rich in the history and culture of the island. The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle provides guests with the unique experience of bunking up among the remains of the infamous pirate's castle in first-class accommodations. Reserve your hotel now.

St. Thomas in Review Charlotte Amalie, the dramatic port in Saint Thomas provides one of the best backdrops for Caribbean photos as do many other sites around the island, like the 99 Steps, featured left. Exclusively on SaintThomasGuide.com, take a video tour of the island or check out the photo gallery.

Legendary St. Thomas Shopping Because of its duty free status, St. Thomas has long been a haven for serious shoppers. The main boulevard in Charlotte Amalie is lined with shops selling everything from Caribbean rum to pirate t-shirts to fine jewelry. If shopping is not your bag, there are many other St. Thomas activities to keep you entertained.

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