St. Thomas Harbor with Yacht Haven Grande to the right from our January 2009 trip.

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About St. Thomas

St. Thomas is a part of the United States Virgin Islands. It is home to Charlotte Amalie, on St. Thomas Harbor, one of the busiest ports in the Caribbean, and boasts approximately 40 beautiful beaches.

How to Get There

You can fly via commercial jet directly to St. Thomas. You can also take a ferry to and from the neighboring islands of St. John & St. Croix, U.S.V.I., Tortola, B.V.I., and Puerto Rico.

Lodging

There are many great hotels and resorts on St. Thomas. If you like to have a quiet setting with a great view overlooking St. Thomas Harbor, you may choose to stay at the Mafolie Hotel, or if you prefer something closer to sea level with all of the comforts of a larger resort, there is the Marriott Frenchman's Reef at the entrance to the harbor. read more about lodging...

Beaches

The beautiful St. Thomas beaches are all unique in their own way. From secluded to somewhat crowded, from glasslike to surfable, every beachgoer is guaranteed to find at least one to like. read more about beaches...

Shopping

Downtown Charlotte Amalie, Yacht Haven Grande, and the Havensight Mall have some of the best shopping in the Caribbean, including jewelry, high end bags, and clothing.