The hills covered with lush greenery play with all sorts of shades under the rays of the gentle sun, the fragrant air flows with the sounds of birds, the satin sheets of the beaches give way to carved rocky shores, and the crystal transparency of the Caribbean Sea completes the splendor. This is St. Thomas - an island that lives up to expectations one hundred percent. Many attractions, unique environmental indicators and excellent service - these are the ingredients that make a vacation on the Virgin Pearl so tempting, delightful, and unforgettable.
Saint Thomas on world map with hotel prices
St. Thomas Island on the world map or a detailed map of the island can be viewed using the navigation buttons (+/-). Caribbean islands
The land that is part of the popular American Virgin Islands is located in the Anegada Strait, from Puerto Rico it is separated 60 miles to the east. On the southern side it is washed by the Caribbean Sea, on the rocky northern side by the Atlantic Ocean. With a territory area of just over 80 km², this Caribbean island, in comparison with other US-owned overseas colonies of the Caribbean archipelago, is the best developed. The capital is the port of Charlotte Amalie, which is home to about 52,000 people.
Holidays on St. Thomas
Options for spending time for every taste: proposals for organizing wedding-romantic, corporate, family, excursion, beach, active, extreme holidays. The length of stay varies from a multi-week nirvana to a one-day visit, if we are talking about a cruise voyage. In just such a short period of time, it is impossible to have time to get acquainted with all the sights of this fantastic land, to be imbued with the unique spirit of the island, and to taste all the charm of a Caribbean vacation.
All traditional sea resort entertainment is available: kayaking, diving, seaplane turns, snorkeling, sport fishing, windsurfing, walks on various types of water transport, parasailing, ethnic, tasting, excursion, health and eco tours, bars and discos. Shopping lovers call St. Thomas a paradise, as shopping in duty-free shops is extremely profitable. It is advisable to rent a car, since taxis here are not a budget pleasure.
And, of course, the main feature is to swim to your heart’s content in the azure waves after sultry sunbathing. The beaches on St. Thomas are ultra-modern, well-groomed, and the water is amazingly clean. Any is good, and the top zone in the picturesque Magens Bay is one of the ten most luxurious beaches in the world.
The nature of St. Thomas
Nature has clearly not spared the island its generosity: the places are very beautiful, there are plenty of species and subspecies of flora and fauna. Half of the land of St. Thomas is occupied by a unique national park, replete with rare specimens of tropical plants and exotic animals. Curious iguanas easily scurry around the open terraces of cafes, and tourists are happy to share food from their plates with them. On the coast, you can admire the unusual sight of fishing schooners waiting for diving brown pelicans and brown gannets to feast before setting out their nets. Crabs with antennae eyes running along the beach are a familiar sight.
A bright galaxy of fish, huge turtles, lobsters, twisted garlands of algae, wonderful corals - the color spectrum of the luxury of the sea kingdom cannot be conveyed even by the most advanced camera, which is why underwater walks are extremely popular among vacationers. If you want something less extreme, you can enjoy the views of Neptune's kingdom from the porthole of a mini-submarine.
Saint Thomas landmarks
The island is generous and has stunning places, a visit to any of which will leave only happy memories. You should definitely go to the underwater observatory, which reaches a height of nine meters, Undersea Observatory Tower, then swim in the company of sea animals at the Coral World Aquarium, and admire the breathtaking panorama by taking the Skyride cable car up two hundred meters. The view from the Drake’s Sea observation deck is no less enchanting.
It's definitely worth counting the three-hundred-year-old steps while walking along the 99 Steps and discovering that there are actually several more of them. And don’t forget to plan a trip to the intriguing castle of a real pirate - the legendary corsair Blackbeard, visit Fort Christian, built at the end of the 17th century, look into the Butterfly Park and the St. Thomas Synagogue, considered the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. The promenade along the Charlotte Amalie shopping area and Main Street will provide entertainment. To complete the experience, it is advisable to go to the Classical Music Festival in February, take part or cheer on the participants in the Rolex Regatta sailing race in March and the blue marlin fishing competition in August.
When is the best time to go to St. Thomas
The most comfortable period for staying on the island is January-April: it is not dry, but a squall of rains will not spoil your mood. The average temperature for summer in St. Thomas is plus 26-28˚, for winter – plus 24-26˚.
Holidays on the divine island are not overshadowed by anything. Although, no, there is still one moment - when it’s time to say: “Farewell, Caribbean!” However, there is no need to part ways, because you can always return to the hospitable coast of St. Thomas, so “Goodbye!” would be more appropriate.
