Welcome to the U.S. Virgin Islands and St. Thomas, the bargain-shopping bazaar of the Caribbean. Where pirates once roamed in the 18th century, you can now peruse over 450 shops for excellent buys on luxury items. And you can enjoy over 40 breath-taking beaches, rolling golf courses and spectacular scuba diving — plus a host of exhilarating excursions to St. John, where the warm waters of an incredible underwater world await your visit.

 

Things to Do in St. Thomas/St. John:

Charlotte Amalie
Find great bargains in the primary St. Thomas shopping area. Discover sparkling jewelry, distinctive European china, elegant and casual clothing, and collectible local crafts in this bustling part of town.

Blackbeard's Castle
Check out this popular restaurant with its panoramic view. Originally known as "Skytsborg," its watchtower is over 300 years old and home to pirates — including the infamous Blackbeard — in the 18th century.

Fort Christian
Explore Fort Christian, the oldest standing structure in the Virgin Islands. This handsome brick fortress, built on the harbor in 1672, is now the home of the Virgin Islands Museum, where memorabilia and maps trace St. Thomas' history.

Seven Arches Museum
Take a glimpse into the lifestyle of the island's Danish ancestors in the 18th century. Visit this marvelous museum, once a private home with slaves' quarters, now fully restored and furnished in Danish West Indian style.

Government House
Visit one of the island's most popular historic sites, the stately white structure which has represented the center of official life in St. Thomas since the 1860s. The first two floors offer fascinating artifacts of local political history.