Tips & Tricks
Mahogany Run Golf Course (Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, 6900 Great Bay Street, St. Thomas) – this is the only golf course in St. Thomas (designed by Tom Fazio, consisting of a par-70, 18-hole course). The best-known part of this course is known as “the Devil’s Triangle” (13th, 14th & 15th holes) – where the Caribbean Sea […]
St. Thomas Carnival (various points within Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas) – like other parts of the Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands also has its own carnival festivities. However, unlike many Caribbean islands (which tend to hold such events in February), St. Thomas throws off its own version every April (after Easter). Calypso shows, food fairs, […]
Trunk Bay Beach (St. John) – this beach (the most popular in St. John) has pristine white sand, clear warm waters, and a gentle surf. It once belonged to Laurence Rockefeller, who later donated it to the National Park Service (NPS) – which still runs it today. This beach is ideal for beginning surfers and […]
Virgin Islands National Park (1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St. John, USVI 00830) – this is St. John’s most popular attraction. Managed by the National Park Service (NPS), it takes up over half the island’s landmass (consisting of picturesque beaches, coral reefs, hiking trails, wild donkeys and a large selection of plant life). For eco-tourists […]
Cruzan Rum Distillery (3A Estate Diamond, Frederiksted, USVI 00840) — this distillery makes a variety of rums that are produced mainly for the U.S. market. Tours showing the rum-making process are conducted, with tastings of various rums afterwards (ranging from white and golden varieties, to those flavored with coconut, citrus, banana, and spice). This is […]
Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge (3 km. Sandy Beaches, St. Croix) – located at the southwest end of St, Croix, this is another destination for eco-tourists. A major draw here is the migration of various species of turtles for nesting by the beaches here. Visitors can access the park from either Frederiksted or from the […]