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Is a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands worth it? |
Travel Info Is a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands worth it? Travel Tips Absolutely, it is worth the trip. We have so much to offer - beautiful beaches on all three islands but more so on St. Thomas and on St. John. There are so many things you can do. St. Thomas is than larger of all three islands so there is a little more to do there. There is shopping and we are talking for beautiful jewelry - precious jems, diamonds, black coral and gold or silver. There are also tons of souvenir shops, liquor stores which are all duty free. You can even take some back with you to the continental US. There are lots of historical sites on all three islands. There is lots of restaurants casual and fine dining. There is para-sailing, scuba and snuba diving, fishing and sailing. There is Coral World which is a cool marine park especially for kids. There is Paradise Point Tramway which is a short cable car ride that goes up a little mountain and you look down on the harbor of St. Thomas - there is a small hiking trail souvenir shops and you can have even have lunch there too. In the evenings a few nights a week there is a live band. The views are phenomenal as you gaze out at the harbor and the town area which is called Charlotte Amalie. There are also tons of bars for hanging out or shooting pool. The beaches, the beaches, the beaches - the water is crystal clear and as blue as the sky at times on all three islands. There are so many other islands that you can go island hopping, St. Thomas, St. Croix or St. John are very easily accessed from each other. The British Virgin Islands which consists of Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada they are also close by but is better for spending a few days and these islands requires a passport. A passport is not needed for the US Virgin Islands - St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix but it is always better to have one. What better way to spend a vacation, than in Paradise? We look forward to having you very soon! Source(s): Born and raised on St. Thomas!!! Other Travel Tips yes, yes, yes..... Especially St John, the beaches, food, people are wonderful. Rent a jeep and explore this island. You will have the time of your life. St Thomas the shopping and booze prices are excellent. Sorry, never been to St. Croix Go and enjoy. this is a good site to check out http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com... s YES, well worth it. St.Thomas, St. John, and St.Croix are all fun to be on - you can island hop to each of them by ferry or if your prefer helicopter - you have to check the ferry schedule to make sure when everything runs to go from island to island. In St. Thomas Red Hook is where ferries leave from.(East end of the island). While in the USVI you can also ferry to the BVI, Tortola. St.Thomas has some great resorts, Bolongo Bay Beach, Wyndham Sugar Bay. On St. John , the Rockerfeller old estate, Caneel Bay $$$$$$$, Tortola there is Long Bay Beach/Smugglers Cove- and on and on - sailing is awesome there because the winds never seem to totally die down - do a sunset cruise when you are there - plenty of bars to have fun at - check out tripadvisor.com for places to stay and eat. If you want more info. let me know. American Airlines has a direct flight on Tuesdays from Boston :0) |
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