St. Thomas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

St. Thomas
Blackbeard\'s Castle featuring landscape views and a coastal town
St. Thomas
Coral World Ocean Park featuring general coastal views and marine life as well as a small group of people
St. Thomas

Sandy beaches, spectacular scenery, exciting watersports, duty-free shopping and colonial monuments make this one of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ liveliest destinations.

The Caribbean island of St. Thomas presents a blend of history, nature, shopping, recreation and relaxation. Jungle-covered hills roll down to picturesque bays with white-sand beaches and turquoise water. Colonial-era architecture stands in busy shopping districts.

St. Thomas’ one major town is picturesque Charlotte Amalie. Wander the narrow lanes to see Danish, Dutch, French and Spanish-built houses, many now hosting cafés and shops. Climb the 99 Steps, an 18th-century staircase near Blackbeard’s Castle and Fort Christian, built in the 1600s as a Danish stronghold.

Beyond Charlotte Amalie, scenic roads wind through wooded hills to views of the island’s magnificent coastlines. Go to animated Frenchtown, a village renowned for its restaurants, taverns, nightclubs and Creole-speaking residents. Enjoy a scenic cable car ride from Havensight to Paradise Point and marvel at the views of Charlotte Amalie Harbour.

Over 40 beaches decorate St. Thomas’ coastline, all within a 25-minute drive from Charlotte Amalie. Relax at Magens Bay or the lively resorts of Lindberg Bay and Morningstar. Go fishing, sailing and scuba diving at Red Hook and snorkeling and windsurfing at Sapphire Beach. Discover myriad marine life at Coral World Ocean Park near Coki Beach. Watch planes land at the island airport while you swim in the calm waters of Brewers Bay Beach.

The area is famous for discounted and tax-free shopping, too. Clothing, electronics, jewellery and perfume stores line the streets of Charlotte Amalie, most notably Dronningens Gade (Main Street) and Vendors Plaza. Find more shops and malls at the main ports, Crown Bay and Havensight.

St. Thomas, the second largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is located in the Caribbean Sea east of Puerto Rico. Many visitors arrive by cruise ship or fly to Cyril E. King Airport and then get around via rented car. The U.S. Virgin Islands benefit from year-round warm temperatures, although hurricanes are possible between June and November. Combine your holiday with daytrips to the beaches of neighboring Water Island and St. John.

Where to stay in St. Thomas

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Rosendal

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosendal and surrounding area, you can visit Magens Bay Beach and Mahogany Run Golf Course.

Rosendal
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Green Cay Plantation

Though Green Cay Plantation may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bolongo Bay and Bluebeards Beach.

Green Cay Plantation
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Havensight

While visiting Havensight, you might make a stop by sights like Havensight Mall and Frenchman's Bay.

Havensight
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Bellevue

While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Havensight Mall and Morningstar Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bellevue
The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
5 Estate Bakkeroe, Po Box 7100, St. Thomas, St. Thomas
The price is ฿11,006 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿11,006
฿15,120 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in St. Thomas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
"Self park is impossible"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa
Margaritaville Vacation Club - St. Thomas

Margaritaville Vacation Club - St. Thomas

4 out of 5
6080 Estate Smith Bay, St. Thomas
The price is ฿8,247 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿8,247
฿9,277 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in St. Thomas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,282 reviews)
"Infinity pool was nice. Beach was disappointing at the resort. Food was convenient. Lots of things for guests to participate in - which was fun. Rooms were very nice. Staff was very nice."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Margaritaville Vacation Club - St. Thomas
Emerald Beach Resort

Emerald Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
8070 Lindbergh Bay, St. Thomas, St. Thomas
The price is ฿7,849 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿7,849
฿9,615 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in St. Thomas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,099 reviews)
"General maintenance on the entire building is lacking. The staff—excellent second to none. I spoke to many and had good conversations with them. Great people!!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Emerald Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Flamboyan on the Bay Resort and Villas

Flamboyan on the Bay Resort and Villas

3.5 out of 5
6200 Magens Bay Road, St. Thomas, St. Thomas
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in St. Thomas. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (757 reviews)
"The people working here were absolutely wonderful helpful and kind! Loved it"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Flamboyan on the Bay Resort and Villas
Hilltop Villas at Bluebeard's Castle

Hilltop Villas at Bluebeard's Castle

3 out of 5
1331 Estate Taarneberg, Bluebeard Loop, St. Thomas, St. Thomas
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in St. Thomas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,764 reviews)
"Love my stay. The view was amazing would love to stay there each time I go back to St. Thomas."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hilltop Villas at Bluebeard's Castle
Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle

Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle

3 out of 5
1331 Estate Taarneberg, Bluebeard Loop, St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in St. Thomas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (782 reviews)
"Room was very good and view was great. Bar and resteraunt was the best bartender lady was very nice. Front desk lady cant remember name was not into her job."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Pirates Pension at Bluebeard's Castle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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