St. Thomas offers the
natural beauty of the islands with a sophisticated and
cosmopolitan atmosphere. Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the
U.S. Virgins, is one of the most breathtaking harbors in the
world and the most visited port in the Caribbean.
Exquisite
dining, spectacular nightlife, and the finest duty-free shopping
in the world are abundant in Charlotte Amalie. Its reputation as
the shopping capital of the Caribbean draws hundreds of
thousands of visitors annually from throughout the Caribbean
region and the world.
A mountainous island with shimmering
bays, powdery white beaches, flowing green hills, and a near
perfect climate year round make this destination one of the most
desirable in the world.
Diving
in the U.S. Virgin Islands is easy, enjoyable and offers
something for everyone. There's no need to be a great
swimmer. You need to be comfortable around the water and
in general good health. Beginners will find conditions
excellent - warm and calm seas, great visibility and
much to see starting at just 20' to 30' - for short
resort or full certification courses. For experienced
divers, there are some 58 dive sites accessible by beach
or boat, to reefs and wrecks.
St. Thomas is all about Scuba
and water sports and at each and every dive site you can
see many types of tropical fish and sea life; Angel
fish, Jacks, Barracuda, Dolphin, Flounder, Puffer fish,
Snapper, Reef Sharks, various small colorful Cucumbers.
If it lives in the ocean, you can see it on a dive! St.
Thomas’s professional instructor/guides are experienced
with all of our dive sites and enjoy sharing their
knowledge with our divers. Most shops dive seven days a
week both at pre-determined times and with custom dive
times and trips to meet your schedule. Come join us in
our exploration of the unique underwater world.
Sunday March 1, 6-7 PM
Gandhi-King Season for Nonviolence
Peace Hill, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
On iconic Peace Hill overlooking the sea, sunsets on Sundays are the settings for the peaceful teachings of Gandhi-MLK Season for Nonviolence, a global campaign for peace. Unity of St. John presents teachings, music and meditation in a free program to enhance personal peace in a changing world. A complimentary shuttle to Peace Hill departs at 5:30 pm from the St. John ferry dock – take the 5 pm ferry from Red Hook – returning 7 pm.
Friday March 6
First Friday Downtown
Downtown Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
First Friday in Downtown Charlotte Amalie showcases the best island St. Thomas has to offer in drinks, food and entertainment in the cultural mecca of the island. Every first Friday downtown restaurants and bars stay open for extended hours. Perfect time for dining out or a pub crawl.
Friday March 6, 6 – 9 PM
First Friday
Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay, St. John
Discover, dine and dance the night away as Mongoose Junction features local artists, art exhibits and live music. For info visit www.mongoosejunctionstjohn.com
Sunday and Monday March 8 and 9
Full Moon Kayak Tours
Virgin Islands Ecotours – Mangrove Lagoon, St. Thomas.
Venture to the East End of St. Thomas to explore the famous spooky Mangrove Lagoon in the moonlight in two-person easy to paddle kayaks. You will wear headlamps as you paddle through the mangrove tunnels exploring the Wildlife Preserve. The marina is lit up for dining and drinks afterwards.
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You have got to do St. John. You hear that from everyone who has visited the Island and from those who live here. But, what does it mean to do St. John? Well, there are the wonderful hiking trails that meander through the island that can take you from the "bustling" town of Cruz Bay to secluded beaches and pristine Caribbean forests. How about touring the island on a two-hour tour of the National Park or just go shopping in Cruz Bay? And don't forget the plethora of beaches.
DID
YOU KNOW THAT... Many couples are opting to save the
money (not to mention the stress and hard work) of a big
wedding at home by escaping to a Caribbean island for a
combination wedding/honeymoon. Upon their return, they can
share the event by showing the video and photographs at an
informal reception.
All the islands are beautiful and, on some, weddings have
become a major promotional tool. So why should you choose
St. Thomas above others?
St. Thomas, one of the three United States Virign Islands, along with St. Croix and St. John, St. Thomas is one of the most beautiful island destinations in the world, dressed with powdery beaches and sun-drenched weather. St. Thomas is located in the Lesser Antilles, 1,600 miles south, south east of New York City; 1,100 east, southeast of Miami; 70 miles of San Juan. St. Thomas and its nearby neighbor St. John, lay between the Atlantic and the Caribbean.
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Our Port
You get to St. John by flying to nearby St. Thomas and then take a taxi to Red Hook and then a 15 minute ferry to St. John. Ferries depart every hour. As an alternative you can take a taxi a taxi to the Charlotte Amalie Ferry dock and then embark on a 45 minute ferry to St. John.
If you are renting a home you will definitely need to rent a car, and should consider an all wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicle. St. John has some rental car companies but you can also rent a car in St. Thomas and then take a ferry which will transport your car over to St. John . If just visiting for the day there are numerous taxis and safari vans available. St. John taxi and van drivers are very hospitable and accommodating.
