Getting to St. Thomas:
There are two ways on and off the island: by boat or by plane...oh yeah, or by seaplane . The modern airport, Cyril E. King Airport, is situated just a couple miles west of Charlotte Amalie. This airport handles traffic from major US gateways as well locations throughout the Caribbean. Many flights are routed through San Juan airport on Puerto Rico. American Airlines is the major airline flying in and out of St. Thomas. Ferries ply the waters between most of the US and British Virgin Islands. Ferries from St. Thomas to St. John and the British Virgin Islands of Tortola, Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda run several times a day. Expect to pay a few dollars to St. John and about $40 to any of the British Virgin Islands. Seaborne Airlines runs frequent flights between St. Thomas and St. Croix and St. Thomas and Puerto Rico. These seaplanes provide an easy form of transportation combined with fabulous vistas of the Caribbean Sea.

Getting Around St. Thomas:
Open air taxis ply the roads of St. Thomas. The taxis look like a truck with bench seating where the bed of the truck should be. There are private taxis in this form as well as public transportation. Technically, tourists should be able to stand by the side of the road and hail the "public buses", but its very difficult to tell which is public and which is a taxi. A private ride will cost approximately $10 per person to go across the island where a public ride is just $1!

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Family Friendly St. Thomas Saint Thomas has lots of fun filled activities that allow families to enjoy exploring this vibrant island together. Some of the most popular family fun acitivites on St. Thomas include Atlantis Submarine ride and 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. 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, Saint 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.