St. Thomas, USVI | Destination overview
Here is a touch of Denmark-in-the-tropics with all the modern conveniences of living in the U.S.A. The three principal islands are St Thomas; St John, with world-famous Cinnamon Bay National Park and Trunk Bay underwater snorkel trail; and St Croix, the largest, where Columbus anchored his ships and went ashore in 1493. Sight-seeing in these historic islands is a major tourism plus. Cuisine, culture, sports and night life complete the menu for the perfect U.S. Virgin Island vacation of a lifetime.
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Blackbeard's Castle - Blackbeard's Castle, St. Thomas Skytsborg Tower (meaning
sky tower), was built in 1679 by the Danes as a watchtower for
the harbor of Charlotte Amalie. It is located at the highest
point on Skytsborg Tower Government Hill.
Danish Soldiers
used Skytsborg as a vantage point to spot enemy ships and
Bellavista Bed & Breakfast - Bellavista is an island estate nestled on Denmark Hill
overlooking the harbor and historic town of Charlotte Amalie. It is a
five-minute walk to town where you will find duty-free shopping,
historical walking tours, and ferries to neighboring islands. Magen's
Bay, our island's premiere beach, is only a seven-minute drive
At Home in the Tropics Bed and Breakfast Inn - At Home In The Tropics B&B is a tranquil, relaxing retreat
in a setting that combines the beauty of the tropics -
turquoise water sparkling in the sun, islands meeting the sea,
sailing yachts and power yachts and cruise ships coming and going,
palm trees waving in the ocean breeze - with the beauty of
All about US Virgin Islands
The musical box office smash hit by Jimmy Buffett-Herman Wouk, called "Don't Stop the Carnival", is said to be about a U.S. Virgin Island. The show depicts the ups and downs of an American who seeks to indulge his dream of owning a small hotel in ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2007
St Thomas, St Croix & St John benefit from major tourism upgrades
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (October 31, 2007) - As one of the most scenic and romantic destinations in the Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands continues to react to the tourism industry's impressive growth with responsible expansion and development in ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2007
USVI wins prestigious award for excellence
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, August 30, 2007 - For the third consecutive year, subscribers to Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine have bestowed upon the United States Virgin Islands the publication¡¯s prestigious 2007 Award of Excellence, distinguis ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2007
USVI gets a facelift with new openings and expansions
St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (May 10, 2007) ? Long regarded as one of the most alluring and captivating destinations in the Caribbean, the US Virgin Islands continues to respond to the tourism industry¡¯s ever-expanding needs with expansion and developmen ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2007
Wyndham Vacation Ownership property to open in USVI
Orlando, Florida, USA (January 25, 2007) ? Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world¡¯s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies, today announced that it has acquired the Grand Beach Palace resort (formerly ... continue