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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]