Tips & Tricks
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Tree Limin’ Extreme Zipline (7406 Estate St. Peter Mountain Road, Across from the St. Peter Great House, St Thomas, VI 00802) – this is a zipline park which has 6 ziplines, two sky bridges, acres of jungle, and the best zipline views in the world. Visitors go there and have the ultimate Caribbean experience, from […]
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 […]
International Rolex Regatta (St. Thomas Yacht Club, 6224 Yacht Club Road, St. Thomas) – organized by the St. Thomas Yacht Club and sponsored by Swiss luxury watch maker TAG Heuer (along with Cruzan Rum and Presidente beer), this is a popular yachting event held annually in late March — attracting competitors from USA, various Caribbean […]