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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Paradise Point (9617 Estate Thomas, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI 00802) – visitors can take a scenic tram (passing above the Virgin Islands capital at 700 ft. above sea level) arriving at the top of Paradise Point to enjoy spectacular views, food, and local drinks. The Skyride carries 24 passengers every seven minutes along its […]
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 […]