St. Thomas
Travel guide

St. Thomas

Duty-free Caribbean harbour isle

🗓️ Best time: December–April💰 Luxury · ~$200/day📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

About St. Thomas

A hilly U.S. Virgin Island of turquoise bays and a busy cruise harbour — the famous curve of Magens Bay beach, a scenic skyride, duty-free shopping in Charlotte Amalie, and easy island-hopping to St. John.

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⭐ Things to do in St. Thomas

Magens Bay beachSkyride to Paradise PointCharlotte Amalie old townCoral World ocean parkFerry to St. JohnSt. John's Trunk Bay (short ferry)Water IslandDrake's Seat viewpoint

🍽️ What to eat in St. Thomas

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fresh mahi & lobsterJohnnycakesKallalooPainkiller cocktail

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Open-air "safari" taxis and rentals (drive on the left).

💡 Local tip

Ferry over to St. John for Trunk Bay and the near-pristine Virgin Islands National Park.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Waterfront and Red Hook bars.

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