St. Thomas Vacation Rentals
Experience the true Caribbean lifestyle by vacationing in the US Virgin Island of St. Thomas. Nothing compares to the exquisite colors of a St. Thomas sunset especially from the confines of your vacation rental. This 32-square mile island is overflowing with gorgeous beaches, emerald hills, and towering mountains. Saint Thomas, USVI, is your vacation destination whether you are a honeymooner, couple, group or family.
St. Thomas Beaches
Spend several of your days encountering the beauty of the pristine white sandy beaches and stunning snorkeling areas. All of the beaches on St. Thomas are public and most of them are in close proximity to the capitol, Charlotte Amalie.
Magens Bay is a glorious beach of white sand situated between two mountains and has been named by National Geographic and Conde Nast as one of the most stunning beaches in the world. Secret Harbor is located on the East End of the island and is what you envision a Caribbean beach to be against a backdrop of coconut palms. Sapphire Beach offers excellent views of the island of St. John and is a great place for windsurfing. You can discover many other beaches with lots of privacy and not as well-known. Water sports of all kinds can be found on the beaches and on the harbor front of the capitol.
St. Thomas Activities
Explore St. Thomas both by land, sea and air to experience the true beauty of this island. The most popular St. Thomas sightseeing attraction is high above the port. A tramway whisks you above to overlook the view the historic harbor of Charlotte Amalie 800 feet above. Check out the Seven Arches Museum; an 18th century Danish home that is still in its original condition and is furnished with West Indian antiques.
St. Thomas has numerous nature reserves and parks, such as a National Wildlife Refuge. Coral World Marine Park and Underwater Observatory is one sightseeing venue you don't want to miss with the upfront viewing of life on a coral reef. St. Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon is an unspoiled region of mangrove forests, winding channels in which you can create your own adventure of exploration by kayak. The excellent deep-sea fishing opportunities easily allow you to obtain the 'Catch of the Day.' You can indulge in consuming your find right in your vacation rental. Tee off in St. Thomas, at a splendid 18-hole, par 70 course.
St. Thomas Dining
The emphasis of St. Thomas may be on fish, lobster and crab legs, but you will find excellent venues serving up an international fare. You´ll find dining options near the seaside, in the capitol and even perched on a cliff overlooking neighboring islands. The beauty of securing a vacation rental in St. Thomas is that you can stock up and eat in. There are several major foodstuff chains dotted around the island carrying excellent produce, meats, and huge selection of wines and liquor.
St. Thomas Shopping
St. Thomas is the premier shopping destination of the Caribbean as well. These buildings were once used by pirates and still stand in Charlotte Amalie. Many of them have been converted into shops and boutiques. Shop till you drop is not a phrase you will use lightly on St. Thomas because in reality there are hundreds of shops filled with everything imaginable. Opportunities that await you include art, jewelry, perfume, china, clothes, and electronics; lower in price than stateside and duty free too.
