St Thomas USVI American Paradise

We went to St Thomas USVI for the first time more than 40 years ago.

In Puerto Rico we couldn’t resist the temptation of visiting one more of the Caribbean Islands so near to us.

We visited St Thomas many times during the years, sometimes staying there or sometimes on our way to St John for a long weekend in Caneel Bay.

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The capital is the lovely city of Charlotte Amalie

St Thomas USVI a 31 Sq. mile island with its capital of Charlotte Amalie and the many important towns is the beating heart of the US Virgin islands also called “The American Paradise”.

It is the most cosmopolitan of all three, boasting an array of hotels, resorts and all inclusive for Family Vacations, Island Honeymoons, Caribbean Weddings, rental villas and more.

Charlotte Amalie is on the south, overlooking the Caribbean Sea and it’s a natural port able to welcome many cruise ships at a time. The city is full of Duty Free shops, souvenirs, jewelry stores, restaurants and everything you can think a tourist needs. It’s a small island but has a “Big City” feeling with lots of activities to keep you busy on your St Thomas Shopping spree.

St Thomas USVI is not just a stop on one of your Eastern Caribbean Cruises. In order to know the island and its people one has to go there for a few days at least, and drive around the mountains, beautiful beaches and secluded paradises. I hope driving on the left like in Britain doesn’t bother you.

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Aerial View of St Thomas USVI West End

You can see some of the Best Caribbean Beaches

St Thomas USVI idyllic and exotic beaches

Here is a brief description of facilities and services provided in St Thomas USVI Beaches.

• Lindberg Bay

• Swimming: Calm• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: Yes• Water Sports: Yes• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Poor• Amenities (Hotel): Restroom, Chairs• Taxis: Usually at hotel lobby or Call Dispatcher

• Coki Point

• Swimming: Calm• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: Yes• Water Sports: Yes/Limited• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Excellent• Amenities: Restroom, Chairs, Lockers, Umbrellas, Lifeguard• Taxis: Almost Always at Taxi Stand

• Morningstar Beach

• Swimming: Gentle to Mild Surf• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: Yes• Water Sports: Yes• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Fair• Amenities (Hotel): Restroom, Chairs, Umbrellas• Taxis: Usually at hotel lobby or Call Dispatcher

• Magens Bay

• Swimming: Calm• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: Yes• Water Sports: Yes• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Poor• Amenities: Restroom, Showers, Changing Rooms, Chairs, Gift Shop, Lockers, Lifeguards• Taxis: Almost Always at Taxi Stand

• Turtle Cove

• Swimming: Calm• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: Yes, Hotel Restaurant & Bar• Water Sports Center: Yes, Hotel• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Fair to Good• Amenities (Hotel): Restroom, Chairs, Umbrellas• Taxis: Usually at hotel lobby or Call Dispatcher

St Thomas shopping arcade

Many Restaurants featuring great Caribbean Cuisine

• Bluebeards Beach

• Swimming: Calm• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: Yes, Hotel Restaurant & Bar• Water Sports Center: Yes, Hotel• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Fair• Amenities (Hotel): Restroom, Chairs, Umbrellas• Taxis: Usually at hotel lobby or Call Dispatcher

• Secret Harbor

• Swimming: Calm• Beachside: Mostly Sand, some small Pebbles• Food/Drinks: Yes• Water Sports: Dive Shop• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Good• Amenities (Hotel): Restroom, Chairs, Hammocks• Taxis: Usually at hotel lobby or Call Dispatcher

• Sugar Bay

• Swimming: Calm to Gentle Surf• Beachside: Sand & Sandstone• Food/Drinks: Yes, Hotel Restaurant & Bar• Water Sports Center: Yes, Hotel• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Fair• Amenities (Hotel): Restroom, Chairs, Umbrellas• Taxis: Usually at hotel lobby or Call Dispatcher

The Inner and Outer Brass Islands of St Thomas USVI

Many exotic beaches

• Sapphire Beach

• Swimming: Calm to Gentle Surf• Beachside: Mostly Sand, some small Pebbles• Food/Drinks: Yes, Restaurant & Bar• Water Sports Center: Yes, Hotel• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Good• Amenities (Hotel): Restroom, Chairs• Taxis: Usually at hotel lobby or Call Dispatcher

• Limetree Beach

• Swimming: Mild Surf• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: Yes, Restaurant/Bar• Water Sports Center: Yes, Hotel• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Poor to Fair• Amenities: Restroom/Bar, Chairs/Hotel• Taxis: Sometimes in the area, Call Dispatcher or Arrange in Advance

• Bolongo Bay

• Swimming: Calm to Mild Surf• Beachside: Mostly Sand, some small Pebbles• Food/Drinks: Yes, Hotel Restaurant & Bar• Water Sports Center: Yes, Hotel• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Fair• Amenities (Hotel): Restroom, Chairs, Umbrellas, Hammocks• Taxis: Usually at hotel lobby or Call Dispatcher

• Hull Bay

• Swimming: Calm to Gentle Surf• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: Yes, Restaurant/Bar• Water Sports: Dive Shop• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Good• Amenities: Restroom/Bar• Taxis: Arrange in Advance

The Luxurious Ritz Carlton in St Thomas

The most recognized of Virgin Islands Resorts

• Brewers Bay

• Swimming: Calm• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: Yes, Roadside Food Vans• Water Sports Center: No• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Poor to Fair• Amenities: None• Taxis: Call Dispatcher or Arrange in Advance

• Cowpet Beach

• Swimming: Calm• Beachside: Mostly Sand, some Rocks & Coral• Food/Drinks: Yes• Water Sports Center: Yes, Hotel• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Good• Amenities: Restroom/Bar, Chairs/Hotel• Taxis: Usually in the area or Call Dispatcher

• Water Bay

• Swimming: Calm to Gentle Surf• Beachside: Mostly Sand, some small Pebbles• Food/Drinks: Yes, Walking Distance• Water Sports Center: No• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Poor• Amenities: Chairs, Hammocks• Taxis: 5 minute walk to Coki Beach Taxi Stand or Arrange in Advance

• Mandahl Bay

• Swimming: Mild Surf• Beachside: Some Sand, Pebbles & Rocks/Coral• Food/Drinks: No• Water Sports Center: No• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Fair• Amenities: None• Taxi Availability: Arrange in Advance

The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa

La Creme de la Creme of St Thomas Resorts

• Lindquist Beach

• Swimming: Calm• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: No• Water Sports Center: No• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Fair to Good• Amenities: None• Taxis: Arrange in Advance

• Little Magens

• Swimming: Calm• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: No• Water Sports Center: No• Accessibility: Walk, Swim• Snorkeling: Poor• Amenities: None• Taxis: Not Possible

• Vessup Bay

• Swimming: Calm to Gentle Surf• Beachside: Sand• Food/Drinks: No• Water Sports Center: Yes• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Poor• Amenities: None• Taxis: Arrange in Advance

• Dorothea Bay

• Swimming: Medium to Rough Surf• Beachside: Mostly small Pebbles & Rocks, some sand• Food/Drinks: No• Water Sports Center: No• Accessibility: Taxi, Car• Snorkeling: Poor• Amenities: None• Taxis: Arrange in Advance

Exotic beaches with crystal clear waters and white powdered sands

Awe inspiring views from every corner of St Thomas USVI

St Thomas USVI is a mountainous island and you’ll experience awe inspiring views like the one atop of the heart shaped beach of Magens Bay, many times included in the list of the “10 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World”. From the Mountain you can go down to the beach and find the relaxation you were looking for. The beach is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Also famous for its vistas is Drake’s Seat.

Sports activities abound. From Scuba Diving to Snorkeling or from sunset sailing to powerboat rentals. When it comes to find these types of water sports this is the right place in the Caribbean.

On the Eastern end is Red Hook from where the ferry leaves St Thomas USVI to Cruz Bay St John USVI. It runs almost every hour back and forth.

The Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beaches Resorts

Spectacular Resorts in St Thomas USVI

I highly recommend the following Beaches Resorts for an unforgettable stay in St Tomas USVI.

Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa

The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa has its own secluded white sand beach and offers an array of water sports activities. With breathtaking ocean and mountain views, this is one of the more premiere St Thomas hotels. Private balconies overlook lush mountains, white beaches and sparkling waters offering a spectacular view unprecedented by other St. Thomas hotels. Outside, enjoy a host of onsite activities including miniature golf, tennis, SCUBA, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking or windsurfing. Or take a swim in one of our three interconnecting pools and waterfall. The hotel is also just 15 minutes from the legendary 18-hole Mahogany Run Golf Course.

Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort

As an award winning Caribbean Resort, the Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort in St. Thomas provides guests with an unmatched Caribbean experience. It features elegant accommodations overlooking a secluded beach and sweeping vistas of the Caribbean's most majestic harbor. The Frenchman's Reef is the largest Caribbean vacation resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. Surrounded by Caribbean waters, the hotel provides luxury accommodations in an exclusive setting.

The Ritz Carlton, St Thomas

Amble leisurely along miles of picturesque shoreline, as crystal white sand intersects seamlessly with the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Here, you’ll find the coastal paradise that is The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, an exceptional U.S. Virgin Islands resort. Cast as a tropical escape teeming with exotic marine life and endless opportunities to dine, relax and explore, this award winning beachfront Virgin Islands hotel.

And while in St Thomas USVI don’t forget to visit their neighbors the BVI or British Virgin Islands.

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