BEAUTY & THE BEACH

An Unscripted Visitor’s Guide to the U.S. Virgin Islands

©2011 United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.

For general information, call 1-800-372-USVI (8784), go to visitusvi.com or contact one of our offices below:

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St. Croix 321 King StreetSuite 7 Frederiksted, VI 00840 340-772-0357

St. JohnPO Box 14St. John, VI 00831340-776-6450

St. Thomas PO Box 6400St. Thomas, VI 00804340-774-8784

CONTENTSLOCATION Find the unscripted Caribbean

HISTORY Diverse cultures and exotic influences

ECOTOURISM Exploring natural, untouched beauty

CARNIVAL Lose yourself in the music and magic

GOLF & SPORTS An outdoor playground awaits

SCUBA & SNORKELING A sea of exotic treasures

ANCHORAGES & MOORINGS An ideal place for yachting

SHOPPING The highest duty-free shopping in the Caribbean

CUISINE Island flavors

ROMANCE A beautiful place where your passions can play

SAMPLE ITINERARIES Three perfect weeks on three beautiful islands

ISLAND FACTS AND EVENTS Helpful information for your visit

HOTELS A listing of great places to lay your head

ATTRACTIONS A wealth of things to do in the USVI

MAPS Get the lay of the land: St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas

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Welcome to our islands and our home. We take great

pride in the history, culture and beauty that surrounds us

in paradise, and we enjoy sharing it with others. There

are so many wonderful opportunities for sightseeing,

relaxing, shopping and enjoying oneself in our beautiful

tropical islands. It’s great to hear about a family’s

adventures kayaking together around one of our bays,

a couple watching a sunset together on the beach or a

group of friends shopping in our historic towns or visiting

one of our historic monuments. We know the magic of

these islands, and it gives us great pleasure when others

discover it.

We are happy to be the chosen destination of so many

travelers, whether from the Caribbean or other locations

near and far. As a Territory of the United States, we

are uniquely able to offer all the exotic flavors of the

Caribbean with the assuring familiarity of the United

States. In the USVI, U.S. Citizens don’t even need to bring

a passport; only a smile and your sunscreen are required.

We are happy to welcome you to our islands and hope

that your unscripted experience here will bring you back

again and again.

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TOP REASONS TO GO TO THE USVI

SHOP, SHOP, SHOP! The USVI has been a “shopping” destination since 1607! Before arriving in present-day Virginia, the Jamestown settlers (who built the first successful English settlement in North America) stopped off in Charlotte Amalie to stock up on supplies. Discover the unique products each island has to offer and spend up to $1,600 duty-free!

WATER, WATER EVERYWHEREThe USVI is the only U.S. Territory that is bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. With all that water, it’s only natural to find so many beautiful beaches. Not to mention endless water activities — diving, sailing, kayaking, sport fishing, snorkeling, windsurfing, parasailing and kite boarding, to name a few.

A TRIO OF FANTASTIC CARNIVALS & FESTIVALS It’s the biggest party of the year times three! Food, drink, music and masquerading! St. Croix’s Christmas Festival starts in December. St. Thomas’s carnival culminates in the final week of April. St. John’s celebration begins in June and runs through Fourth of July week.

BEST RUMS IN THE CARIBBEAN With the legendary Cruzan Rum and Captain Morgan Rum both being produced in the USVI, visitors have the opportunity to visit the local distilleries and learn the secrets of making the finest rums in the world.

EASE OF ACCESSWith non-stop service available from most major carriers, the USVI can be reached from the U.S. mainland in as quickly as two and a half hours. With no passport required for U.S. citizens, English being the language spoken and the U.S. dollar as official currency, your hassle-free vacation is within easy reach.

Let go of ordinary and embrace fantasy in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our white sand beaches inspire relaxation, steady trade winds keep the average temperature at a balmy 80º, and the diverse beauty of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas gives you every opportunity to create

your own idea of paradise.

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2000 – 1521 BC: Native Indians inhabited the Virgin Islands and left their mark on places like the Reef Bay Trail in St. John

1493: Christopher Columbus sailed into Salt River on St. Croix, claiming the islands for Spain and renaming it “Santa Cruz”

1580-1670: The USVI was settled by Holland, France, England, Spain, Denmark and the Knights of Malta

1672: The Danes established the first successful settlement on St. Thomas

1685: A treaty with the Dutch of Brandenburg established St. Thomas as a slave-trading post

1687: The Danish West India and Guinea Company acquired St. John and was settled in 1694

1733: St. Croix was added to the Danish West India and Guinea Company

1733: Slaves attacked Fort Frederiksvaern in St. John

1735: The town of Christiansted was established in St. Croix

1751: Frederiksted was established in St. Croix, designating the island as “Twin City”

1792: Denmark announced the cessation of the trade of humans

July 3, 1848: Freedom was granted to slaves on July 3, 1848, after a slave revolution on St. Croix led by Moses “Buddhoe” Gottlieb, 17 years before emancipation in the United States

1861: The town of Taphus, now Charlotte Amalie, was built

1912: The first carnival was staged in the final years of Danish occupation and lapsed during WWI, only to be fully revived in 1952

March 31, 1917: The Virgin Islands was purchased from Denmark for $25 million in gold and became the U.S. Virgin Islands

February 25, 1927: U.S. citizenship was granted to the inhabitants of the Virgin Islands

1931: The USVI was placed under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior

1936: The Organic Act was instituted, allowing the President of the U.S. to designate governors for the USVI

1944: Water Island was purchased by the United States for $10,000 from Denmark and was transferred to the local government in 1996, deeming it the “Last Virgin”

1956: Laurance S. Rockefeller donated land to the U.S. National Park Service

1970: The people of the U.S. Virgin Islands elected their first governor, Melvin H. Evans

2003: The Legislature passed a bill proclaiming Quelbe the official music of the Virgin Islands

Journey to a faraway place — the past. Over the years, explorers, pirates, kings and queens have all sought

the natural splendor of our shores. Seven nations have governed our land, leaving behind a rich tapestry of

art, architecture, music and cuisine. All of which makes the perfect backdrop for an unscripted adventure.

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OUR FORTS WERE BUILT TO FEND OFF PIRATES. YOU, HOWEVER, ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT.Our islands have many forts, built to protect our precious shores from the onslaught of pirates. They also served as courthouses, prisons, and as places for religious services. Visit Fort Christiansvaern or Fort Frederik on St. Croix, Fort Christian on St. Thomas, Fortsberg in St. John or Water Island’s Fort Segarra.

THEY AREN’T JUST BUILDINGS. THEY’RE ICONIC LANDMARKS IN COLONIAL HISTORY.Constructed in 1867 as the meeting place for the Danish Colonial Council, St. Thomas Government House serves today as the Governor’s Office. On St. Croix, Government House illustrates the grandeur of Danish buildings from the period in the West Indies when sugar was king. This building is one of the largest governor’s residences in the Lesser Antilles, and visitors are welcome.

ST. CROIxWhim Plantation Museum — With its original early 18th Century plantation buildings covering 12 acres of land, it is the oldest sugar plantation museum in the Virgin Islands. The fully restored windmill and sugar factory ruins are open for you to explore. You can see sugar cane growing nearby in one of the plantation gardens.

Buddhoe Park — On July 3, 1848, “General Buddhoe” Gottleib rallied more than 6,000 armed slaves at this park to demand freedom. As a result, Governor Peter von Scholten proclaimed the emancipation of the slaves on this day. Located next to Fort Frederik Museum in Frederiksted, the park contains a bronze bust of the renowned slave rebellion leader.

Lord God of Saboath Lutheran Church — Built in the 1740s, this Lutheran Church is St. Croix’s oldest extant church. Originally the Dutch Reformed Church, it was transferred to the Lutheran Congregation in 1831, which is now the Steeple Building. The most distinctive feature is the neoclassical tower, built in 1834 and designed by Albert Lovmand, the official Architect of the Danish Colonies at the time.

Holy Cross Catholic Church — Originally built in 1755, Holy Cross was extensively altered in the 1850s. It was built in the shape of a cross to represent St. Croix, which means “holy cross” in French. It is located on Queen Street in Christiansted.

ST. JOHNAnnaberg Sugar Mill Ruins — Is one of several of St. John’s plantations owned in the 1720s and 1730s by Frederick Moth, the first Danish Governor of St. Croix and, later, the Governor General of the Danish West Indies. By the early 19th century, Annaberg, one of St. John’s biggest sugar producers, also produced molasses and rum for export.

The Emmaus Moravian Church — Located in Coral Bay, the church is on the List of Registered Historic Places in the United States Virgin Islands and holds an interesting place in St. John’s history. It was the only church allowed to minister to the slaves and was instrumental in establishing Dutch Creole as the language spoken between planters and the enslaved Africans. The Church stands next to the Caroline Estate plantation, the site of

VISIT THE HISTORIC TOWNS, OLD PLANTATIONS, FORTS, CHURCHES AND SUGAR MILLS THAT MAKE UP THE RICH HISTORY OF THE USVI

a 1733 slave revolt that resulted in the murder of the plantation owner and his 12-year-old daughter. This church is said to be haunted.

ST. THOMASCamille Pissarro Building — The father of French Impressionism, Camille Pissarro was born and raised in Charlotte Amalie. His childhood home is now an art gallery featuring artwork from dozens of artists, including Camille Pissarro himself.

Beracha Veshalom Vegmiluth Hasidim Synagogue — Built in 1796 by Sephardic Jews, the St. Thomas Synagogue is one of the oldest synagogues in the Western Hemisphere. People of all faiths are welcome to visit the sand-floored interior of this National Historic Landmark.

St. Thomas Reformed Church — The church was established around 1660, and is one of the oldest congregations in the Virgin Islands. Organized by Dutch traders as the St. Thomas Protestant Reformed Dutch Church, the first church was built in the mid-1670s on the savannah east of the Fort in the area known as Barracks Yard. In the 1740s a new church was built on Snegle Gade, which burned in 1804. A new church was immediately erected, but was again destroyed by fire in 1806. The cornerstone of the present church was laid September 18, 1844, and completed and consecrated on February 8, 1848.

Frederick Lutheran Church — Built in 1820 in a combination of neo-classical and gothic revival architecture, this historic church retains much of its original character. Gracious steps and an arched doorway greet visitors. The church has an elaborate bell tower, lovely stained glass windows and other historical features that date back to the days when Denmark owned the Virgin Islands. Since the Lutheran Church was then the Danish state church, the governor often filled in for the minister. Home to the oldest Lutheran congregation in the Virgin Islands, this revivalist style structure was completed in 1844.

New Herrnhut Moravian Church — Missionary Frederick Martin established this house of worship in St. Thomas in 1737 after purchasing a plantation on the east end of St. Thomas. The plantation was named “New Herrnhut” in honor of the Mother Church in Germany. It is the Virgin Islands’ first Moravian Church.

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WHERE PROTECTINg NATURE mEANS

PRESERvINg HISTORYWe don’t just offer the natural beauty of the environment. We protect it. The

USVI embraces environmentally sustainable tourism, protecting our pristine

beauty while allowing visitors to enjoy all its unblemished wonder. Our islands

offer plenty of ways to find peace and tranquility, without ever disrupting it.

Whether learning to grow your own food at the Green Globe certified VI Sustainable

Farm, hiking on St. John’s 11,500-plus acres of protected national parks, or kayaking

through St. Thomas’ Marine Sanctuary Mangrove Lagoon, the islands offer plenty of

ways to find peace and tranquility, inside and out.

Make time during your visit to explore these sites within our national parks:

St. Croix: - Salt River Bay National Historic Park

- Buck Island Reef National Monument

- Christiansted National Historic District (home to Fort Christiansvaern)

St. John: - Reef Bay Trail & Petroglyphs

- Underwater Trail at Trunk Bay

St. Thomas: - Hassel Island

For a complete list of our eco-friendly lodging options and activities, please see our

accommodations and activities sections.

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V.I. CARNIVAL (April - May)V.I. Carnival in St. Thomas is the first Carnival of the year, usually celebrated from mid-April to the beginning of May. It began in 1912 but didn’t become an annual event until 1952. Since that time, the V.I. Carnival has been a time to reconnect with family and friends and enjoy the captivating music, vivacious dance, savory cuisine and spirited pageantry that make V.I. Carnival the second most popular celebration in the Caribbean. ST. JOHN FESTIVAL (June - July)Carnival in St. John combines the excitement of carnival with the spirit of emancipation. July 3, 1848, marks the date slaves were emancipated in the USVI. In honor of the USVI’s independence, the St. John Festival takes place in late June and traditionally culminates on July 4th. It’s an exciting time of year, as Cruz Bay becomes hopping with life, and the ferries between St. Thomas and St. John are filled with Carnival revellers. Don’t miss special events like the opening of the village, the food fair, the parade or the exciting 4th of July fireworks display.

CRUCIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL (December - January)Experience the rich heritage and culture St. Croix has to offer during the Crucian Christmas Festival. Started in 1954, this festival is celebrated from December through New Year’s. Delicious culinary treats are yours to enjoy as carnival participants are adorned in an endless variety of madras colors and patterns. The festivities are spread throughout “Twin City,” so be sure to visit both Christiansted and Frederiksted.

Let the rhythm of carnival move you. In the USVI, it’s carnival all year long! Dance to your heart’s delight as quelbe and calypso float through the

air. Try a Johnny Cake or a shellfish paté as you watch mocko jumbies parade through the streets and steel pan bands battle to see who will

take the crown at Panorama. Each year brings with it new foods, exciting performances, vibrant parades and colorful costumes. Take in one or all

three of our lively festivals, each offering its own unique experience.

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The famed St. Croix Triathlon

is nicknamed “Beauty and the

Beast” by those who have seen

the beauty of the course and faced

the “beast” of a hill in this race.

U S V I F U N F A C T

The 16th, 17th and 18th holes of

Mahogany Run are so challenging

that anyone who plays all three

without a penalty stroke is awarded

an “I Survived The Devil’s Triangle”

certificate in the Pro Shop.

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Whether you seek crystal clear waters or secluded mountaintops,

the USVI offers all kinds of land and water activities. Enjoy countless

hiking trails, acres and acres of underwater national parkland, the

best snorkeling in the Caribbean, stunning golf courses, a triathlon

with contestants from every corner of the world and year-round

competitive swimming. Just because it’s tempting to come here

and do nothing, doesn’t mean you have to.

WHEN YOU’RE DONE RElAxINg, THERE’S PlENTY mORE TO DO

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Dive into the waters of the USVI and experience a world like you’ve never seen before. Swim alongside breathtaking corals. Weave through an untouched shipwreck. Choose from a variety of diving options, each as beautiful as the last. Some examples of the exciting dive options are listed below:

CANE BAY

Some of the best diving in the U.S. Virgin Islands is along the wall that runs parallel to

the North Shore of St. Croix. The wall at Cane Bay is the most popular site because it is

easy to get to from the beach and even easier by boat. Covered in plate corals, elephant

ear sponges and black coral, the wall starts at 60 feet and goes down to over 2,000 feet!

Schools of horse-eyed jacks are common along the wall and so are a reef shark or two.

In the shallows of Cane Bay you can find large gray angelfish, schools of black durgon,

stingrays, and even the occasional seahorse.

CARVAL ROCK

Carval Rock is best known for its dramatic and beautiful rock formations loaded with a

rainbow-like assortment of corals, sponges and gorgonians. At the base of the rocks, you’ll

notice a passageway that will take you through to the other side of the rock, where you

might catch a glimpse of a dozen or so shiny tarpon feeding on schools of silversides.

WRECK OF THE WIT SHOAL II

Located in 90 feet of water off the Southwest coast of St. Thomas, the 328 foot WIT Shoal II

was once an armed military cargo ship (LST 467) designed to transport and land up to

20 tanks during World War II. There are five different levels to explore with a wide variety

of entries and exits, including the coral-encrusted smoke stacks.

Our warm, turquoise waters are filled with exotic creatures and colorful marine life in a

diversity of dive locales. Fill your logbook with wall, wreck, night and reef dives done

by boat or from the shore. And do it all under the safe, strict control of U.S. waters.

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Our year-round warm weather, steady breezes, well-marked and deep anchorages, and plentiful moorings make the USVI an ideal place for yachting. And with so many islands and cays in close proximity, island hopping is easy and fun. The USVI offers many full-service marinas, providing everything from water and power to designer shopping, fine dining, provisioning, fuel and repairs.

For mooring and anchoring permits, call the Department of Planning & Natural Resources at 340-774-3322 on St. Thomas/St. John/Water Island and 340-772-1955 on St. Croix. For mooring and anchoring permits within the VI National Park, call the National Park Service at 340-773-1460 on St. Croix, and 340-776-6201 on St. John.

St. CroixAnnaly BayBuck IslandCane BayChristiansted HarborCotton Garden BayDavis BayFrederiksted HarborGallows BayLong ReefSalt RiverTeague Bay

St. JohnCaneel BayChocolate HoleCruz BayFrancis BayGreat Cruz BayHawksnest BayHurricane Hole (east end)Lameshur BayLind PointMaho BaySalt Pond BayTrunk BayWhistling Cay

St. ThomasBenner BayBolongo BayCharlotte Amalie HarborCowpet BayHull BayJersey BayLong BayRed HookVessup BayWater Bay

Water IslandFlamingo BayHoneymoon BaySprat Point

Other Anchorages& MooringsCapella IslandCarvel RockCongo CayCow and CalfDog IslandFlat CayFrench CapGrass CayGreat St. JamesLittle St. JamesLovangoMano CaySaba IslandThatch Cay

St. CroixGreen Cay Marina340-773-1453www.tamarindreefhotel.com

Jones Maritime Marina340-773-4709www.jonesmaritime.com

Salt River Marina340-778-9650

St. Croix Marina340-773-6011

St. Croix Marine340-773-0289www.stcroixmarine.com

St. ThomasAmerican Yacht Harbor340-775-6454www.igy-americanyachtharbor.com

Compass Point Marina340-775-6144

Crown Bay Marina340-774-2255www.crownbay.com

Frenchtown Marina, CYOA340-777-9690www.cyoacharters.com

Independent Boatyard and Marina 340-777-9690

Pirate’s Cove Marina340-642-8413

Saga Haven Marina340-775-0520

Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina 340-775-1600 ext 8141

Yacht Haven Grande340-774-9500www.yachthavengrande.com

St. CroixSt. Croix Yacht Club340-773-9531www.stcroixyc.com

St. JohnCoral Bay Yacht Club340-715-2666

Nauti Yacht Club340-690-7979

St. John Yacht Club340-778-6101www.stjohnyachtclub.org

St. ThomasSt. Thomas Yacht Club340-775-6320 www.styc.net

The Captain School340-344-5775www.captainschoolusvi.com

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Explore all the fine shops, exotic arts and crafts

and unique bargains our islands have to offer.

And fill your bag guilt free, knowing we’re a

duty-free destination. Deals on everything from

gems, watches and cameras to crystal, china

and fabrics have earned the USVI the reputation

as “The Shopping Mecca of the Caribbean.”

Every island in the USVI features world-class shopping with one world-famous incentive: the highest duty-free shopping limit in the Caribbean.

CHARLOTTE AMALIE The first permanent European settlement on St. Thomas island was established in 1672 after the arrival of the Danish West India and Guinea Company. The town was named in honor of Denmark’s Queen. An accidental misspelling on a map changed the name of the town to Charlotte Amalie after the U.S. acquisition of the islands. During the 17th Century, the settlement and harbor were known as safe havens for pirates and other infamous men, the likes of Jean Hamlin, Bartholomew Sharp, “Tempest” Roberts and Captain Kidd. During the early 19th-Century Napoleonic Wars, the British occupied the island, and later, during the American Civil War, Confederate blockade runners briefly used Charlotte Amalie as a base. Today, the Charlotte Amalie Historic District includes buildings and sites that represent the town’s history and is considered the shopping capital of the Caribbean!

YACHT HAVEN GRANDE A chic duty-free Mecca for luxury goods. Amidst the palm trees and panoramic views of the harbor, you will find exclusive boutiques, such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Bulgari and Salvatore Ferragamo. CROWN BAY CENTER Offers convenient one-level shopping with the finest in fashion and creative local arts and crafts. This seaside retail and commercial center, located on the southwest side of St. Thomas, offers cruise passengers, overnight guests and local residents a vivid variety of retail delights sure to satisfy even the most savvy shopper.

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HAVENSIGHT MALL This popular one-stop destination on St. Thomas is located on the grounds of the West Indian Company Limited, which is also home to one of the island’s cruise ports. Havensight Mall has over 100 stores and businesses with the same low, duty-free prices as in town. Shop, enjoy one of the attractions, sip a cool tropical drink or have a full meal at one of the many restaurants and bars. Sit by a cool fountain, view the cruise ships and watch the world go by.

RED HOOK A popular east end destination, it features an unofficial “town” of red-tiled roof homes and businesses dotting a rolling coastline that overlooks Pillsbury Sound and the island of St. John. Red Hook’s atmosphere is very relaxed. Here you will find an array of activities to keep you occupied. You will find everything from an apothecary to a veterinarian, with plenty of restaurants, pool halls, bars, banks and charter boat businesses in between.

HISTORIC FREDERIKSTED This quiet, charming, seaside town features a Danish fort and museum, historic churches, quaint shops and restaurants lining the waterfront and side streets, and a white sand beach within a short walking distance. Located on the west end of St. Croix, the town of Frederiksted provides visitors an opportunity to find fantastic deals on locally made handicrafts, historic books and local art.

TOWN OF CHRISTIANSTED The island’s largest town, Christiansted, is located on the northeastern part of St. Croix. Here, visitors will find a variety of shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars, as well as historical buildings, churches and a Danish fort. A welcome center at the Government House provides visitor information. The National Park Service also operates

a visitor center next to Fort Christiansvaern. The town boasts handmade jewelry, fine china, perfumes and clothing boutiques, colorful glassware, along with wood and metal works. And don’t forget to take back a bit of the island’s spirit, with up to six bottles of Cruzan Rum, duty-free.

MONGOOSE JUNCTION A superb collection of shops and restaurants, this shopping destination is housed in a unique architectural and tropical setting. Here you will find retail shops, restaurants, bars and professional services for every style, age and taste just a few minutes stroll from the Cruz Bay ferry terminal.

WHARFSIDE VILLAGE A unique collection of shops, restaurants, bars, galleries and water sport centers nestled at the foot of the ferry dock in Cruz Bay, the heart of St. John. Colorful terra cotta tile roofs, waterside walkways and views of Cruz Bay greet you as you arrive. The merchants are friendly, the drinks are tall and cool, and the sunset is spectacular every night! For additional information on shopping in the USVI, contact the agencies below:

St. Croix Chamber of Commerce www.stxchamber.org

Christiansted Restaurant & Retail Association www.gotostcroix.com/crra/index.php

St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce 340-776-0100

Havensight Mall Association www.havensightmall.com

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IF YOU THINk THE SCENERY IS AmAzINg,

WAIT UNTIl YOU ORDER DINNER

With world-class cuisine that spans the entire globe, we’re just as well known for our

food as we are for our white sand beaches. From haute cuisine to traditional island

fare, from Caribbean cuisine to French and Thai, wherever you dine in the USVI, one

thing is sure: you’ll be eating some of the finest food the world has to offer.

ST. CROIxDining out on St. Croix can mean a great beach buffet, Asian-infused island food, giant seafood platters, Caribbean delicacies, even burgers and fries. There are so many opportunities to wine and dine on St. Croix; you’re only limited by your taste buds. In Christiansted, there are several restaurants along the wharf that overlook the sparkling blue water. You can sit and enjoy the breeze with a nice cocktail, or hit up the main roads in Christiansted for many more fantastic eateries. Want a taste of it all? Check out our St. Croix Food and Wine Experience and our Annual Agricultural and Food Fair.

ST. JOHNRestaurants on St. John offer you variety, and lots of it. From casual outdoor dining to five-course meals, you can dine on a patio overlooking moonlit Cruz Bay, or pop in to a bar for some great local pub fare. Either way, you’re sure to find something for your palate. Experienced chefs offer a delicious selection of continental cuisine, French, Italian and Caribbean. ST. THOMASWhen frequent visitors or residents are asked to name their favorite restaurant on St. Thomas, the answer is never limited to one place. Here, world-renowned chefs are as plentiful as the seas that provide much of their menu. Mouth-watering entrees range from continental cuisine to French, Chinese, Japanese, Caribbean, Italian and Mexican, just to name a few. Dine along the hillsides above Historic Charlotte Amalie for spectacular night views of the harbor. Or hit up popular Frenchtown and Red Hook.

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With sunsets that sparkle the imagination and views that delight the mind, spirit and body, there’s romance around every corner in the magical U.S. Virgin Islands. Gorgeous wedding destinations, private honeymoon suites, expert wedding planners — the USVI is the perfect place for the romance of a lifetime.

ST. CROIxIn laid-back St. Croix, your wedding — or your romantic rendevous

— can take place anywhere, and any way, you want. On a secluded beach. To the soundtrack of steel pan music. On a sailboat. From the elaborate to the simple, whatever your dream scenario is, it can happen on St. Croix.

ST. JOHNSt. John offers an island wedding at its most unique. Elope in style at historic Annaberg Plantation, scenic Hawksnest Beach, or under a gazebo overlooking the beach. Spend your honeymoon in a private villa, or simply grab your better half and treat yourselves to pampering at its finest on one of St. John’s exquisite resorts.

ST. THOMASRomance abounds in St. Thomas. One of the most popular honeymoon/wedding spots in the Caribbean — and the world — is also the perfect place to celebrate that special anniversary. It’s a romantic’s paradise. Plan a wedding here and begin your new life amid a chorus of ocean breezes, with white sand in your toes and a sparkle in your eyes. From saying “I do” at sunset amid a private villa, to renewing your vows right in front of the incoming tide, you’re bound to find true romance in St. Thomas.

Release your inner beauty. Whether you’re planning your wedding, honeymoon or a romantic

getaway, the U.S. Virgin Islands offer a far-off setting where you can get closer together. Our

turquoise waters and white sand beaches provide the perfect setting for any love story.

Wed d ing t r ad i t ion ca l l s fo r

a “ B lack Cake,” se r ved w i t h

a ha r d r u m s auc e a n d f i l l ed

w i t h d r i ed f r u i t s , w h ic h a r e

soaked in r u m fo r a ny w h er e

f rom t wo we eks to on e yea r.

U S V I F U N F A C T

IT’S NOT jUST YOUR DAY,

IT’S YOUR WORlD

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Island FactsISLAND SIZE: St. Croix (84 sq. miles)

St. John (19 sq. miles) St. Thomas (32 sq. miles)

CAPITAL: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

CURRENCY: U.S. Dollar. All traveler’s checks and major credit cards accepted.

CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS: No passport is necessary for U.S. citizens if you have another form of identification such as a driver’s license or birth certificate. For most up-to-date rules and regulations regarding travel to the USVI for non-U.S. citizens, visit the travel section of www.CBP.gov

TIME ZONE: Atlantic Standard Time

ELECTRICITY: Standard U.S. 120-voltage

PHONE SERVICE: The area code is 340. Check with your cell phone company about coverage. Internet and phone stations are located throughout the islands. Callers may direct dial the U.S. mainland.

CLOTHING: Dress is casual, but bathing suits are worn at the beach and pool only, so please cover up once leaving the beach or pool. Jackets and ties may be required at upscale restaurants.

MAIL: The U.S. Postal Service charges standard rates for mail. FedEx, UPS and DHL have offices on the islands.

ISLAND HOPPING: Ferry or seaplane service makes travel between islands easy. Check with your travel agent for schedules.

DRIVING: Motorists drive on the left side of the street. All U.S. drivers can drive for up to 90 days with a current driver’s license. Cell phone use is not allowed while driving, so a hands-free device is recommended. Seatbelts must be worn, and children under the age of five must be in a car seat.

AIR TRAVEL: It’s just a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Miami and a three-and-a-half-hour flight from New York. And with a variety of carriers such as American Airlines, Air Canada, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, USAirways and United Airlines serving the Territory, you have plenty of options to choose from.

LANGUAGE: English, with colorful local expressions.

“Wah hap’nin?” (What’s happening?)“Yo’ a run from de jumbie a’ meet de coffin” (Out of the frying pan into the fire)

“Limin’” (Hanging out)“Melee” (Gossip or rumor)“Fo’ true?” (Really?)“I ain’ got no nickel in da dime” (I have nothing to do with that) “No rain, no rainbow” (Every cloud has a silver lining)“Mash up” (Something that is broken)“Jeez um bread” (A benign exclamation)

St. Thomas

JANUARY Bordeaux Farmer’s Agricultural Fair

FEBRUARY Annual Against the Tide Breast Cancer Swim St. Thomas Synagogue Art & Collectibles Auction

MARCH International Rolex Regatta UVI Jazz Ensemble Annual Spring Concert

APRIL VI Carnival Annual Run for Cover Event

MAY Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club Memorial Day Tournament Arts Alive Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Festival

JULY Annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament July 3rd VI Emancipation Day Celebration Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club Open Kids Tournament

AUGUST USVI Open Blue Marlin Tournament Texas Society Chili Cook-Off

OCTOBER USVI / Puerto Rico Friendship Day Two-Mile Walk or Run Breast Cancer Fundraiser USVI / BVI Friendship Day

NOVEMBER USVI Paradise Jam Basketball Tournament HTA Tommy Star Awards and Gala Arts Alive Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival St. Thomas-St. John Agriculture and Food Fair

DECEMBER Miracle on Main Street Montessori School’s Annual Las Vegas Night

St. John

FEBRUARY 8 Tuff Miles Race St. John Art Festival

MARCH Transfer Day St. John Blues Festival St. Patrick’s Day Parade

MAY Friends of the National Park Beach-to-Beach Power Swim

JUNE St. John Festival Begins

St. Croix

JANUARY Crucian Christmas Festival

FEBRUARY St. Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta St. Croix Mardi Gras Parade St. Croix Agricultural and Food Fair

MARCH St. Patrick’s Day Parade St. George Botanical Gardens Flower and Fine Art Festival United Way Chili Cook-Off

APRIL A Taste of St. Croix

MAY St. Croix Ironman Triathlon 70.3 St. Croix Yacht Club Memorial Day Regatta

JULY Mango Melee and Tropical Fruit Festival July 3rd VI Emancipation Day Celebration

OCTOBER Annual St. Croix Virgin Islands Coral Reef Swim USVI / Puerto Rico Friendship Day USVI / BVI Friendship Day

NOVEMBER Thanksgiving Jump Up

DECEMBER Crucian Christmas Festival Begins Annual St. Croix International Marathon

CAlENDAR OF EvENTSJULY July 3rd VI Emancipation Day Celebration St. John Festival 4th of July Parade

SEPTEMBER Annual Love City Triathlon

OCTOBER USVI / BVI Friendship Day

NOVEMBER Coral Bay Yacht Club Thanksgiving Regatta

L O C A L S A Y I N G S

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• • • Nearby • • • • • • No

• • Suites Only • • No

• • • • • No

• • • • • Some • • • • No

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BreakfastOnly • • • • Yes

• • • • Suites Only • • No

$ = <150 $$ = 150-249 $$$ = 250-399 $$$$ = 400+ * These hotels only offer weekly rates.

Arawak Bay: The Inn at Salt River62 Salt RiverSt. Croix, VI 00850

340-772-1684 877-261-5385 340-772-1686 www.arawakbaysaltriver.co.vi

info@arawakbaysaltriver.co.vi 12 $ $

The Buccaneer5007 Estate ShoysChristiansted, VI 00824

340-712-2100800-255-3881 340-712-2104 www.thebuccaneer.com

reservations@thebuccaneer.com 138 $$$ $$$

Cane Bay Cottages110 C Cane BayFrederiksted, VI 00850

340-718-9913 800-338-3843 340-718-5442

www.canebayscuba.com canebay@viaccess.net

info@canebayscuba.com4 $$ $

Carambola Golf Villas72 Estate River KingshillSt. Croix, VI 00850

340-778-0797 888-582-6078 www.carambolavillas.com info@carambolavillas.com

2 & 3 rm. villas $$$-$$$$ $$$

*Caribbean BreezeGentle WindsSt. Croix, VI

303-690-1463 877-265-4343 303-690-1463 www.caribbeanbreezecondo.com

vreelands@aol.com2 rm.villas $$$ $$

Carrington’s Inn St. Croix4001 Estate Hermon HillSt. Croix, VI 00820

340-713-0508 877-658-0508 340-719-0841 www.carringtonsinn.com

info@carringtonsinn.com 5 $$ $

Chenay Bay Beach Resort5000 Estate Chenay Bay, Rt. 82 East End Qtr.Christiansted, VI 00820

340-718-2918 866-226-8677 340-718-6665 www.chenaybay.com

reservations@chenaybay.com 50 $$$ $$

Club Comanche Hotel1 Strand StreetChristiansted, VI 00820

340-719-4487 866-975-2927 340-719-3884 www.clubcomanche.com

info@caribbean-reservations.com 23 $$ $

Club St. Croix3280 Golden RockChristiansted, VI 00821

800-524-2025 340-718-4009 www.antillesresorts.com reservations@antillesresorts.com 54 $$ $

Colony Cove3221 Golden RockChristiansted, VI 00821

340-718- 9150 800-524-2025 340-718-4009 www.antillesresorts.com

reservations@antillesresorts.com 60 $$ $

Company House Hotel#2 Company StreetChristiansted, VI 00820

340-773-1377 340-719-5161 www.companyhousehotel.com info@companyhousehotel.com 32 $-$$ $-$$

Cottages by the Sea127A Smithfield RoadFrederiksted, VI 00840

340-772-0495 800-323-7252 340-772-0495 www.caribbeancottages.com

vacation@caribbeancottages.com 22 $$ $-$$

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort25 Estate Turner HoleChristiansted, VI 00820

340-773-9700 877-773-9700 340-773-6802 www.divicarina.com 200 $$$ $$

*Donna Ford Vacation Villas2006 Eastern SuburbChristiansted, VI 00820

340-778-8782 800-496-7379 340-773-2150 donnawford@msn.com range

from 1-6 $-$$$$ $-$$$$

Frederiksted Hotel442 Strand StreetFrederiksted, VI 00840

340-772-0500 800-595-9519 340-719-1272 www.frederikstedhotel.com

info@frederikstedhotel.com 36 $$ $

Hibiscus Beach Resort4131 La Grande PrincessChristiansted, VI 00820

340-718-4042 800-442-0121 340-718-7668 www.hibiscusbeachresort.com

info@hibiscusbeachresort.com 38 $$ $$

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• HarborFront • • • • Nearby • No

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• • • Yes

• • • • No

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Holger Danske Hotel1200 King Cross StreetChristiansted, VI 00820

340-773-3600 877-465-4373 340-773-8828 www.holgerhotel.com

evamdoos@gmail.com 42 $-$$ $-$$

Hotel Caravelle44 A Queen Cross St.Christiansted, VI 00820

340-773-0687 800-524-0410 340-778-7004 www.hotelcaravelle.com

elsie@hotelcaravelle.com 44 $-$$ $-$$

Hotel on the CayProtestant CayChristiansted, VI 00820

340-773-2035 800-524-2035 340-773-7046 www.hotelonthecay.com

info@hotelonthecay.com 28 $ $

King’s Alley Hotel57 King StreetChristiansted, VI 00820

340-773-0103800-843-3574 340-773-4431 21 $$ $

King Christian Hotel59 King’s WharfChristiansted, VI 00820

340-773-6330 800-524-2012 340-773-9411 www.kingchristian.com

info@kingchristian.com 39 $-$$ $-$$

Mt. Victory Eco-LodgeCreque Dam RoadP.O. Box 696Frederiksted, VI 00841

340-772-1651866-772-1651

www.mtvictorycamp.com mtvictorycamp@gmail.com 6 $ $

Northside Valley2 Estate NorthsideFrederiksted, VI 00841

340-772-0558866-772-1651 www.northsidevalley.com 17 $ $

The Palms at Pelican Cove4126 La Grande PrincessChristiansted, VI 00820

340-718-8920 800-548-4460 340-718-9218 www.palmspelicancove.com

info@palmspelicancove.com 40 $$ $$$

Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & SpaEstate Davis Bay St. Croix, VI 00850

340-778-3800 888-503-8760 340-718-1682 www.carambolabeach.com

info@carambolabeach.com 157 $$$ $$$

Sand Castle on the Beach127 Estate SmithfieldFrederiksted, VI 00840

340-772-1205 800-524-2018 340-772-1757 www.sandcastleonthebeach.com

info@sandcastleonthebeach.com 21 $$-$$$$ $-$$$$

Sugar Beach Condo Resorts3245 Golden RockSt. Croix, VI 00820

340-718-5345 800-524-2049 340-718-1359 www.sugarbeachstcroix.com

sugarstx@viaccess.net 40 $$$ $$

Sugar Hill By the Sea206 SmithfieldFrederiksted, VI 00840

340-772-9407340-772-1258 340-772-1258 www.sugarhillbythesea.com

ssh@pennswoods.net 10 $$ $

Tamarind Reef Resort,Spa & Marina5001 Tamarind ReefChristiansted, VI 00820

340-773-4455 800-619-0014 340-718-3989 www.tamarindreefhotel.com

reservations@tamarindreefhotel.com 38 $$$ $$

*Vacation St. Croix4000 La Grande Princesse, Suite 8Christiansted, VI 00820

340-718-0361 877-788-0361 340-718-5491

www.vacationstcroix.commarti@vacationstcroix.cominfo@vacationstcroix.com

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*Villa DawnCane BaySt. Croix, VI 00850

303-690-1463 877-265-4343 303-690-1463 www.villadawn.com

vreelands@aol.com4 rm.villas $$$$ $$$

Villa Greenleaf on St. CroixP.O. Box 675Christiansted, VI 00821

888-282-1001 207-221-1777 www.villagreenleaf.comstay@villagreenleaf.com 5 $$$ $$

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Caneel Bay, A Rosewood ResortP.O. Box 720 St. John, VI 00831

340-776-6111 340-693-8280 www.caneelbay.comcaneelres@rosewoodhotels.com 166 $$$$ $$$$

Cinnamon Bay CampgroundP.O. Box 720 St John, VI 00831

340-776-6330800-539-9998 340-776-6458 www.cinnamonbay.com

cinnamonbay@rosewoodhotels.com 126 $$ $

Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel74-2 Cruz BaySt. John, VI 00830

340-642-1702 www.cruzbayhotel.com stay@cruzbayhotel.com 7 $-$$ $

Coconut Coast VillasP.O. Box 1405 St John, VI 00831

340-693-9100800-858-7989 340-779-4157 www.coconutcoast.com

info@coconutcoast.com 9 $$$ $$

Concordia Eco-Resort16371 Concordia St. John, VI 00830

340-715-0500800-392-9004 340-715-2020 www.maho.org

reservations@maho.org 38 $$ $

Estate LindholmP.O. Box 1360 St. John, VI 00831

340-776-6121800-322-6335 340-776-6141 www.estatelindholm.com

lauren@estatelindholm.com 14 $$$ $$

*Estate Zootenvaal11045 Estate Zootenvaal St. John, VI 00830

340-776-6321 www.estatezootenvaal.comrobinclair@estatezootenvaal.com 4 $$$$

weekly$$$$

weekly

Gallows Point ResortP.O. Box 58 St. John, VI 00831

340-776-6434800-323-7229 340-776-6520

www.gallowspointresort.cominfo@gallowspointresort.com or

accounts@gallowspointresort.com50 $$$$ $$$

Garden by the Sea B&BP.O. Box 37St. John, VI 00831

340-779-4731 www.gardenbythesea.cominfo@gardenbythesea.com 3 $$$ $$

Grande Bay ResortP.O. Box 690 St. John, VI 00831

340-693-4668 866-983-2544

www.grandebayresort.com info@grandebayresortusvi.com

reservations@grandebayresortusvi.com$$$ $$$

Hillcrest Guest House#157 Enighed, Cruz Bay St. John, VI 00830

340-776-6774 340-777-9166 www.HillcrestStJohn.comhillcrestguesthouse@yahoo.com 5 $$$ $$

The Inn at Tamarind CourtP.O. Box 350 St. John, VI 00831

340-776-6378800-221-1637 340-776-6722 www.tamarindcourt.com

info@tamarindcourt.com 20 $$ $$

*Island GetawaysP.O. Box 1504St. John, VI 00831

340-693-7676888-693-7676 340-693-8923 islandgetawaysinc.com

kathy@islandgetawaysinc.com 10 villas $$$$/weekly $$$$/weekly

Lavender Hill Suites Ltd.5000 Enighed, #456St. John, VI 00830

914-725-7800800-975-5001 914-771-4133 www.lavendarhill.net

info@lavendarhill.net 12 $$-$$$$ $$-$$$$

Maho Bay CampsP.O. Box 310 St. John, VI 00831

340-715-0500800-392-9004 340-715-2020 www.maho.org

reservations@maho.org 114 $ $

Samuel Cottages13E Estate Enighed St. John, VI 00830

340-776-6646866-776-6646 340-776-6643 3 $$ $$

Sea Shore Allure P.O. Box 141 St. John, VI 00831

340-779-2800 340-779-2622www.seashoreallure.cominfo@seashoreallure.com 14 $$$$ $$$$

Westin St. John Resort & VillasP.O. Box 8310 St. John, VI 00831

340-714-6060866-716-8108 340-693-8510 www.westinresortstjohn.com

stjohn.01098@westin.com

175 guest-rooms & 146

villas$$$ $$

• • • • • • • • • Yes

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Dinner Only • • Nearby • Yes, Full

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At Home In the Tropics Bed & Breakfast Inn1680 Dronnigens Gade St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-777-9857 340-777-9857 www.athomeinthetropics.cominfo@athomeinthetropics.com 4 $$ $$

Bellavista Bed & Breakfast2713 Murphy Gade St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-714-5706888-333-3063

www.bellavista-bnb.commail@bellavista-bnb.com 4 $$ $$

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort7150 Bolongo St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-1800800-524-4746 340-775-3208 www.bolongobay.com

reservations@bolongobay.com 65 $$$ $$

Best Western Carib Beach Resort8075 Lindbergh BaySt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-774-2525800-792-2742

340-715-7952 340-774-2414

www.caribbeachresort.comreservations@caribbeachresort.com 51 $-$$ $-$$

Best Western Emerald Beach Resort8070 Lindbergh BaySt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-777-8800800-233-4936 340-776-3426 www.emeraldbeach.com

reservations@emeraldbeach.com 90 $$$ $$

Calypso Realty, P.C.#1 Havensight WaySt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-774-1620800-747-4858 340-774-1634 www.calypsorealty.com

carlene@calypsorealty.com 8 $$$$/week $$$$/week

Crystal Cove Villas6345 Estate Smith BaySt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-0111800-524-2038 340-775-0111 www.crystalcovevi.net

paradiseproperties@vipowernet.net 30 $$$ $$

Frenchman’s Bay HideawayFrenchman Bay Estate 14-115St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-774-2193 N/A www.stthomasvirginisland.comwheeler@attglobal.net 2 $ $-$$

Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort#5 Estate Bakkeroe St. Thomas, VI 00801

340-776-8500800-524-2000 340-715-6191 www.frenchmansreefmarriott.com 478 $$$-$$$$ $$-$$$$

The Green Iguana Hotel1002 Blackbeards Hill St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-776-7654855-448-2621 340-777-4312 www.thegreeniguana.com

info@thegreeniguana.com 9 $$$ $

The Inn at Villa Olga3700 Villa OlgaSt. Thomas, VI

340-715-0900800-524-4746 340-715-0843 www.villa-olga-inn.com

villaolga@bolongobay.com 12 $ $

Island View Guest House11-1C ContantSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-774-4270800-524-2023 340-774-6167 www.islandviewstthomas.com

islandviewstthomas@gmail.com 12 $$ $

Mafolie Hotel & Restaurant7091 Estate MafolieSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-774-2790 www.mafolie.cominfo@mafolie.com 22 $$ $

*McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas1000 Blackbeard’s Hill, Suite #3, St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-776-0635800-537-6246800-666-6246

340-777-4737 www.mclaughlinanderson.cominfo@mclaughlinanderson.com 33 villas $$$$ $$$-$$$$

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• •Small Cardio Room

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• •Available at Sister Property-Emerald

• • •Available at Sister Property-Emerald

Available at Sister Property-Emerald

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• Yes (Non-motorized) No

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• • • • • • • • • No

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Miller Manor Hotel and Guest House2527 Prindsesse GadeSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-774-1535888-229-0762 340-774-5988 www.millermanor.com

info@millermanor.com (8-10) $ $

Pavilions and Pools Hotel6400 Estate Smith Bay St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-6110800-524-2001 340-718-4009 www.pavilionsandpools.com

info@pavilionsandpools.com 20 $$$ $$

Point Pleasant Resort6600 Estate Smith BaySt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-7200800-524-2300 340-718-4009 www.pointpleasantresort.com

mail@pointpleasantresort.com 80 $$$ $$

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas6900 Great Bay St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-3333800-542-8680 340-775-4444 www.ritzcarlton.com

sttrz.leads@ritzcarlton.com 180 $$$$ $$$

Sapphire Beach Resort6720 Estate Smith BaySt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-6100800-874-7897 340-718-4009 www.antillesresorts.com

reservations@antillesresorts.com 100 $$$-$$$$ $$$

Sapphire Village6345 Estate Smith Bay St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-0111800-524-2038 340-775-0111 www.paradisepropertiesvi.com

paradiseproperties@vipowernet.net 22 $$ $

Secret Harbour Beach Resort6280 Estate NazarethSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-6550800-524-2250 340-775-1501 www.secretharbourvi.com

info@secretharbourvi.com 69 $$$ $$

Sugar Bay Resort & Spa6500 Estate Smith Bay St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-777-7100888-582-9104 340-777-7200 www.sugarbayresortandspa.com 294 $$$$ $$$

Two Sandals by the Sea6264 Estate NazarethSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-998-2394 www.twosandals.cominfo@twosandals.com 4 $ $

Villa Santana2602 Bjerge Gade 2DSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-776-1311 www.villasantana.cominfo@villasantana.com 5 $$ $-$$

Virgin Islands Campground#64 Water Island St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-776-5488877-502-7225 340-774-0050 www.virginislandscampground.com

dquade@islands.vi 7 $ $

The Waterfront Cottage and Apartment79 Water Island St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-774-2635 www.water-island.comalex@islands.vi 3 Cottages $$$ $$$

Windward Passage HotelVeteran’s DriveSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-774-5200800-524-7389

340-774-1231340-774-5582

www.windwardpassage.comreservations@windwardpassage.com 150 $$$-$$$$ $$-$$$$

Wyndham Elysian Beach Resort6800 Estate Nazareth St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-1000800-438-6493 340-776-0910 www.extraholidays.com

fdelysian@wyn.com 69 $$ $

Break-fast Only During Season

1 Available • • Yes

• •Yes (All

Have Private Pools)

• • • Nearby No

Agave Terrace/Fungi’s

No, Ocean View Yes (3) • • • • • • • No

• • • • • In Special-ty Suites • • • • No

• • • • • • • • No

•Overlooks Sapphire

Beach2 pools • • • No

Yes (1-Blue Moon

Café)• • •

Yes, Serv-ing (10-50

Pax)

Yes (All Suites Full Kitchen)

• • Yes (3 Courts) • Yes

• • • •Yes,

17,000+ sq. ft.

• • • • No

10 Minutes Away From

Secret Harbour

No. Mini Fridge in Each Room

• • No

• • • • No

Shared Pavilion • • Yes

No, Dock • • • • Yes

Yes (Wind-ward Res-taurant)

• • • • • Nearby Available Yes

• • • • • • • • • Yes

$ = <150 $$ = 150-249 $$$ = 250-399 $$$$ = 400+ * These hotels only offer weekly rates.36 37

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Attraction Name and Address

Phone # Toll Free Fax #

WebsiteEmail

Hours of Operation

OperationSeasonal Rates

Description

AirVentures in ParadiseP.O. Box 98Christiansted VI 00821

340-277-1433 214-481-4704 www.airventuresinparadise.com skypilot177@yahoo.com Sunrise to sunset No $81+

Air tour of the whole island in a high-wing airplane with no wing struts to obstruct the view. The plane has the largest cabin in its class, assuring unsurpassed comfort and viewing pleasure. The typical flight is conducted just off the shoreline at about 1,000 ft of altitude. The entire island is cov-ered with special emphasis on Salt River, Christiansted Harbor and Buck Island. Special requests will be accommodated where possible. The tour lasts approximately 50 minutes and costs a flat $150.00 for up to three passengers. 550 lb. total passenger weight limit applies. AirVentures in Paradise also offers a tour of St. Thomas/St. John, departing from the Cyril E. King Airport.

AY AY TOURS (CHANT)c/o CHANT 210 Strand Street, Suite 5, Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840

877-242-6884340-719-5455340-772-4079

340-719-5483www.chantvi.org

ayaytours@gmail.com/info@chantvi.org

Mon - Fri/ 9 am to 6 pm hours/ tours as scheduled No $41-60

Ras Lamumba is a master gardener, herbalist, naturalist and environmentalist. In 1978, Ras Lamumba began conducting tours, teaching gardening and the use of medicinal plants of the rainforest. Each Eco Hike will include a rambling informal lecture based on the more colorful appellations by which they are known in the Caribbean. You will also get a bit of history and island culture and folklore as Ras Lamumba traverses the hiking paths. The Annaly Bay, Jack & Isaac’s Bay and the Heights of St. Croix Hikes showcase everything from the exceptional natural tide pools to the highest peaks of the island.

Big Beards Adventure ToursP.O. Box 224538Christiansted, St. Croix VI 00822

340-773-4482866-773-4482 340-719-2245 www.bigbeards.com

info@bigbeards.comMon - Sat 8 am to 6 pm

Sun: 8 am to 5 pm No $61-81+Join us for a fabulous snorkel tour to beautiful Buck Island National Park! Sail on our large 42’ catamaran, The Renegade, for our Full Day tour and enjoy an All-U-Can-Eat barbeque after the snorkeling. Or join us on The Adventure, our eco-friendly boat with a glass viewing window, for a Half Day tour.

The Buccaneer Golf Course5007 Estate ShoysChristiansted, St. Croix VI 00820

340-712-2144 340-778-0010 www.thebuccaneer.comgolf@thbuccaneer.com

Every day, shop hours 7:45 am to 5 pm No $81+ Winter / $60

- 80 SummerThe Buccaneer is a seaside course on the grounds of the historic Buccaneer Hotel. The course plays to a par 70 with views of the Caribbean Sea on 11 holes. The course is enjoyable for players of all skill levels.

The Buccaneer Tennis ClubP.O. Box 25200Christiansted, St. Croix VI 00824

340-773-3036 340-712-2105 www.thebuccaneer.comddewild@attglobal.net

8 am - noon / 3 pm to 7 pm 7 days per week No <$20 - 80 We have eight tennis courts and offer lessons, clinics, a completely stocked pro shop, ball machine rental, racquet stringing, court rentals by the

hour and game matching services.

Buck Island Reef National Monument2100 Church Street #100 Christiansted, St. Croix VI 00820-4611

340-773-1460 340-719-1791www.nps.gov/BUIS

For more information on our National Parks please visit www.nps.gov.

Buck Island Reef N.M. is open year-round. There

is not overnight camping on the island; the park is

closed from sunset to sun-rise to protect the turtles.

No

There is no entry fee for Buck Island Reef N.M. Visitors

will, however, need to pay a fee

to official park concessionaires.

Buck Island Reef N.M. is located five miles from Christiansted and consists of 19,015 acres, of which 176 are of land and 18,839 acres are of submerged land and coral reef system. Buck Island was proclaimed a National Monument in 1961 and was expanded in 2001 to preserve “one of the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean Sea.” The park is one of few fully protected marine areas in the National Park System. Endangered and threatened species living and nesting here include the brown pelican, least tern, hawksbill, leatherback and green turtles.

Carambola Golf72 Estate River Kingshill, VI 00851

340-778-5638 www.golfcarambola.comgolf.carambola@gmail.com

7 days a week, 7 am to 6 pm No $81+

The Carambola Golf Club, established in 1966, is a spectacular Robert Trent Jones, Sr. championship golf course nestled in a lush tropical valley. With the driving range and practice green, fully stocked pro shop, swimming pool surrounded by picturesque ruins and the open air restaurant and bar overlooking the 18th green, Carambola is a golfer’s paradise and a sightseer’s delight.

Caribbean Adventure Tours/ Anchor Dive CenterSalt River MarinaChristiansted, St. Croix VI 00820

340-778-1522 800-532-3483 340-719-1898 www.stcroixkayak.com

info@stcroixkayak.com Daily 8 am to 4 pm No $45 ppJoin Caribbean Adventure Tours for a guided kayak tour of Salt River National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. Paddling through thecalm protected waters of Salt River, kayakers on the historical and ecological tour will enjoy lush mangrove forests dotted with snowy egrets and sunbathing iguanas. Guides share stories of legend and lore during the moonlight bioluminescent tour.

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts10 Strand Street Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840

340-772-2622 340-772-2622 www.cmcarts.orgWed - Fri, noon to 6 pm/

Thurs - Sat 10 am to 6 pm/ all cruise ship days

No N/AThe Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts is the only non-profit museum center in the Virgin Islands. It is a center for arts, education and exhibitions. We showcase the works of accomplished and emerging Caribbean artists. The location is a magnet for artists, curators and historians from around the world. The museum remains committed to the revitalization of the town of Frederiksted.

Caribbean Sea Adventure Tours59 Kings Wharf Christiansted, VI 00820

340-773-2628 340-773-7400 www.caribbeanseaadventures.cominfo@caribbeanseaadventures.com

7 am to 7 pm 7 days a week with reservations No $61-81+

We are a full watersports center, with tours to Buck Island Reef, sunset sails, kayaking, sport fishing, weddings, sailing and scuba diving. If you are 2 people looking for a private sail or 200 people for a wedding party, we can accommodate your needs. With over 40 years on St. Croix, we can answer all your needs. See you soon!

Carl and Marie Lawaetz Family MuseumEstate Little La GrangeFrederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840

340-772-1539 340-772-0598 340-772-9446 www.stcroixlandmarks.org

info@stcroixlandmarks.orgThurs - Sat, 10 am to 4 pm

and cruise ship days

Open year round; days & hours sub-

ject to change<$20.00

The establishment of the Lawaetz clan on St. Croix is a romantic tale, a mixture of dreams, optimism and vision. The Carl and Marie Lawaetz Family Museum, at Estate Little La Grange, tells the story of this prominent Danish-Crucian family. Through expertly guided tours, visitors learn about Carl and Marie Nyeborg Lawaetz, their seven children and their experiences since the first half of the twentieth century. Original art, furnishings, photographs and family memorabilia fill the house, making it easy for visitors to imagine life in the Lawaetz family household at the turn of the Twentieth Century. The lush gardens offer magnificent examples of native trees, plants and flowers.

CHANT3B Strand Street Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840

340-719-5455 877-242-6884 340-719-5483 www.chantvi.org

info@chantvi.orgMon - Fri, 9 am to 6 pm

tours as scheduled No ranging <$20 - $81+

CHANT offers tours and venues for the visitor to experience our Heritage and Nature and to experience the culture and traditions of St. Croix. Working closely with existing heritage and nature tourism product providers, as well as identifying and nurturing new providers, CHANT helps to bring visitors to St. Croix an authentic heritage and nature expereince. CHANT offers Historical Walking Tours, Art Studio Tours, Eco Hikes and Tours, Medicinal Bush Tours and more. CHANT will connect you with a trained provider who will showcase the rich natural resources of the island and share our vibrant heritage and culture through interpretation of our sites, land and people.

Christiansted National Historic Site2100 Church Street, #100 Christiansted, St. Croix VI 00820-4611

340-773-1460 340-719-1791www.nps.gov/CHRI

For more information on our National Parks please visit www.nps.gov.

The park is open Mon - Fri 8 pm to 5 pm,

Weekends 9 am to 5 pm. Closed for Thanksgiving

and Christmas Day

No

Entrance fee for the Fort and the Steeple Build-

ing: Admission is $3.00 per person, Senior Citizens are admitted free with

the Golden Age Pass.

The mission of Christiansted NHS is to preserve the historic structure and grounds within the park’s boundaries and to interpret the Danish economy and way of life at Christiansted between the years 1733 and 1917. The park preserves five buildings within the historic site. They are Fort Christiansvaern (1749), Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse (1749), the Steeple Building (1753), the Custom House (1841) and the Scale House (1856). The Government House is part of the historic site, but it was turned over to the Government of the Virgin Islands in 1984. The Government House dates back to 1747.

Cruzan Rum Distillery#3 & 3A Estate Diamond Frederiksted, VI 00840

340-692-2280 340-692-2202 www.cruzanrum.comMon - Fri, 9 am to 11:30 am

(closed 12 to 1 pm for lunch) 1 pm to 4 pm

No<$20 / $5/ Adult - Group Rates - call

to prearrange

Visit the Cruzan Rum Distillery for a half-hour tour of the “Legendary Rum” of St. Croix. After the tour, enjoy a free drink. We recommend the “Creeper.” Try our famous Cruzan Rums which include Single Barrel Estate Cruzan Cream, and 9 Cruzan Tropical Flavored Rums. Bring home the flavor of the Caribbean with 6 bottles duty-free per person.

Equus Riding ToursP.O. Box 1920, Kingshill St. Croix VI 00851

340-513-4873www.gotostcroix.com/land_activities.

phpbonnie@schaffermtg.net

Mon - Sat, 7 am to sunset No $61-80

Enjoy scenic North Shore St. Croix from the back of a horse with Equus Riding Tours. Join “Cane Bay Cowboy” Stephen O’Dea on a trail ride along the coast and see St. Croix from a whole new vantage point. O’Dea provides gentle horses and instruction for riders of all levels. His warm personality and extensive horse knowledge will make everyone feel comfortable along the way. Riders journey up in the hills near Estate La Vallee and down along the beach at Cane Bay. Be sure to sign up for the sunset ride for the most breathtaking views.

Estate Whim Plantation MuseumNo. 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840

340-772-0598 340-772-9446 www.stcroixlandmarks.orginfo@stcroixlandmarks.org

Wed - Sat, 10 am to 4 pm and cruise days

Open year round; days & hours sub-

ject to change<$20

History comes alive as you walk among the original 18th century buildings of the Estate Whim Museum. Once a thriving sugar plantation, these buildings stand as a testament to the ingenuity, skills and labor of enslaved Africans and the hopes and dreams of Europeans seeking wealth in the “sugar islands” of the Caribbean. The stately, authentically furnished Greathouse welcomes you with gracious docents waiting to tell you stories of past inhabitants and plantation life.

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Attraction Name and Address

Phone # Toll Free Fax #

WebsiteEmail

Hours of Operation

OperationSeasonal Rates Description

Freedom City Cycles2E Strand Square, 2 Strand Street Frederiksted, VI 00840

340-332-4054340-277-2433

www.freedomcitycycles.comfreedomcitycycles@gmail.com

Sat 9 am to 5 pm, By appointment; cruise ship day

No <$20 Rentals/ $21 - 60 Tours

One-of-a-kind bike tours showcasing St. Croix’s beauty. Explore rainforests, wild coasts and majestic views. We provide bicycle tours, rentals, sales and service. Offering: Coastal Bike Tour (3 hours); Mountain Bike Tours (2 -6 hours); Custom Tours and Short and Long-term rentals. Group discounts are available. We’ve been riding St. Croix since 1977, and we love helping you explore by bike!

Gecko’s Island Adventure Tours3C Strand Street Frederiksted, VI 00840

340-713-8820 www.geckosislandadventures.cominfo@geckosislandadventures.com

By appt. - closed Wed and Sun No $81+

Gecko’s ATV tours last approximately 1-1/2 hours and covers 13.5 miles of terrain. It begins by riding west along the coast before heading into the high country to an overlook that gives you fantastic views of the north shore. As you continue, you make your way to the top of Mt. Stewart where you’ll see panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and visit plantation ruins from the early 1800s. From there, you descend through the subtropical forest before ending at Rainbow Beach.

High Flying Eagle ToursP.O. Box 415, Richmond Christiansted, 00821-0415

340-773-1672 340-642-2871 340-773-1672 preacher_sledge@yahoo.com 9 am to 2 pm - Mon - Sat No $21-40 A descriptive history of both towns with stops at the St. George Botanical Gardens, Cruzan Rum Distillery, Whim Plantation Museum, Tropical Rain

Forest, breathtaking views of the North Coast and overlook of Columbus Landing.

Island Flight AdventuresBay C-1 Pan Am Pavilion, Strand Street Christiansted, VI 00820

340-778-7541 340-778-7541 www.stcroixjetskirentalsandtours.commarkdeamelia@viacess.net

Tue - Sat, 10 am to 5 pm (Mon by appt.) No $81+

Let the business voted the best jet ski and water sport activities company (2008/2009 by Daily News Readers) take you on the excursion of your life! Travel the northeast shore of St. Croix where we’ll show you the beautiful coastline only seen from the ocean. We also offer tubing, wake boarding and Harbor boat cruises. Full line of Harley-Davidson St. Croix tee shirts.

Jolly Rogers Buck Island ChartersP.O. Box 24912 Christiansted, VI 00824

340-513-2508 340-513-2508 www.jollyrogervi.comcaptain@jollyrogervi.com

7 days a week, 1/2 day/ full day/ sunset sails No

$21 - 40 (Sunset Sail)/ $61 - 80

(1/2 day - full day tours)

Sail, snorkel and relax with Captain Mike aboard the Jolly Roger, a 42’ Catamaran. Sail to Buck Island on half or full day trips and experience the underwater snorkeling trail, beautiful reefs and turtle beach. Snorkel gear and instructions included. Enjoy the beauty of St. Croix from the water with nightly sunset sails. All trips depart from the boardwalk in downtown Christiansted.

Kindred Spirit ToursRR #1 Box 6942, Kingshill Christiansted, VI 00850

340-719-5465340-771-6451 340-719-5465 www.internationalcharterservices.com

iybcs@earthlink.netMon - Fri, noon to 4 pm

or by appointment

Summer Hours, MWF, noon -3:30pm

$41 - 81+Kindred Spirit is a beautiful 45’ catamaran offering crewed charters for up to six people out of Christiansted harbor, St. Croix. We offer overnight guests three queen staterooms with in-suite head and shower. Full-Day, Half-Day and Sunset Sails are available, as well as Island Getaways to the BVIs or weekly charters. Call to book your island sailing adventure today!

The LINKS! Mini Golf at the Divi25 Estate Turner HoleChristiansted, St. Croix VI 00820

340-779-9700 340-773-6802 www.divicarina.cominfo@divicarina.com

Tue - Fri 2 pm to 9 pm Sat & Sun 12 pm to 9 pm

Closed Mon & TueNo <$20 A beautifully landscaped 18-hole Miniature Golf Course for the entire family to enjoy at the Divi Carina Bay Resort!

Mocko Jumbie Sports Fishing ChartersP.O. Box 24902 Christiansted, VI 00824

340-277-4042 www.fishwithcarl.com Seven days/anytime No $81+ Sportsfishing business. Offshore mostly for marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo, tuna and swordfish.

Paul and Jill’s Equestrian StablesP.O. Box 3251 Frederiksted VI 00841

340-772-2880340-332-0417 251-217-2880 www.paulandjills.com

reservations@paulandjills.com Mon - Sat 8 am to 6 pm No $81+A combination horseback riding nature tour to the beach and rainforest. Includes a photo stop at beautiful “Cowboy Beach” with leaning coconut palms, white sand and blues of the sea for background. In the shady forest, see mango, tamarind, kapok and strangler fig trees, as well as gentle horses.

The Reef Golf Course5000 Teaque BayChristiansted, St. Croix VI 00820

340-773-8844 340-773-9112 www.reefcondosusvi.com

Season: Nov - May daily7 am to 5 pm

Off Season: May - Nov daily 8 am to 5 pm closed Mondays

Yes $21-40The Reef Golf Course is located in Teaque Bay on the east end of St. Croix. The 9-hole course with sea views from each hole is part of the Reef Condo Association. A two-minute stroll away from Duggan’s Reef for fine dining nightly and a beautiful palm lined sandy beach. Good Spirits BBQ/ Deli is right next door.

Ridge to Reef Farm @ The VISustainable Farm Institute1 Creque Dam Farm Road,Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840

340-220-0466 www.visfi.orginfo@visfi.org

Please call forreservations & hours

of toursNo <$20

VISFI is the only certified organic farm in the VI and an educational institute that teaches sustainable farming and living skills and technologies. Located in the remote “rainforest” of the northwest quarter, VISFI tours are adventures through a historic and inspiring landscape that is interpreted by expert guides, world-renowned resident teachers and local culture bearers. VISFI also hosts student and service-oriented groups in cabanas. Guest chef slow down dinners featuring local organic produce served monthly.

Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve2100 Church Street, #100 Christiansted, VI 00820-4611

340-773-1460 340-719-1791www.nps.gov/SAFI

For more information on our National Parks please visit www.nps.gov.

Tue, Wed, and Thurs, 9 am to 4 pm

open: Nov 12 - June 30

Admission is $3.00 per person, Senior Citizens

are admitted free with the Golden

Age Pass.

Salt River Bay is a living museum on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Prehistoric and colonial-era archeological sites and ruins are found in a dynamic, tropical ecosystem that supports threatened and endangered species. In 1992, Congress created the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve as part of the National Park System. It is designed to preserve, protect and tell the story of its rich contributions to the nation’s natural and cultural heritage. The blend of sea and land hold some of the largest remaining mangrove forests in the Virgin Islands, as well as coral reefs and submarine canyon.

Schooner RosewayPort Authority Dock Gallows BayChristiansted, VI 00820

340-626-1877 www.worldoceanschool.orgwos@worldoceanschool.org Daily 4 pm to 6:30 pm Nov to May $41-60

Join us for a 2.5-hour sunset sail from Gallows Bay aboard the National Historic Landmark schooner, Roseway, the educational platform for the World Ocean School. Sit back and enjoy St. Croix’s beautiful coastline or jump in to help us raise sails and take the helm! All revenue goes to support the ongo-ing educational programs of the World Ocean School. Beer, rum punch, soda, water and snacks are available on board for purchase.

Sea Thru Kayaks VI71 Estate TipperaryChristiansted, St. Croix VI 00820

340-244-8696 www.seathrukayaksvi.com seathrukayaksvi@gmail.com

Mon - Sat 8 am to 8:30 pm No $41-60 Incredible clear kayaks that allow you to see 70 feet below the surface. We offer island-wide day trips and the ultimate bioluminescence night

excursion in our 2-person kayaks. Family-owned local business.

Sea Hunter Fishing ChartersP.O. Box 5845Christiansted, VI 00823

340-277-1751340-690-8322

www.seahunterfishingcharters.comiisland2003@yahoo.com

365 days a year / 24 hours a day No $81+ It’s time to catch that big fish on your next vacation! Join Capt. Fess or Capt. Paul on one of their two deep sea fishing boats. “The Sea Hunter,

a 55’ Hatteras or The Stress Buster, a 42’ Post are fully equipped with all you need to make this a fishing trip to remember.”

SNUBA of St. CroixP.O. Box 24713Christiansted, VI 00824

340-226-3468 www.snubastcroix.com info@snubastcroix.com

Every day, weather permitting

9 am to 3 pmYEAR ROUND $81+

Want to experience the world’s underwater beauty in St. Croix in the safest way possible? Welcome to the world of Snuba! Our professional and friendly guides will show you the St. Croix underworld up close and personal without having to surface for air. Trips available from the beach or from our boat. Visit our website for details. Go beyond snorkeling.

St. Croix East End Marine Park5005 Estate End Marine ParkChristiansted, VI 00820

340-718-3367 340-718-4551 www.stxeastendmarinepark.org Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8 am to 5 pm No FREE

The St. Croix East End Marine Park (STXEEMP), managed by DPNR-CZM, is the U.S. Virgin Islands’ first territorial marine park. Spend a day relaxing on the beach, explore pre-Colombian archeological sites, snorkel our coral reefs and kayak through mangroves. Experience and learn about our island’s culture, heritage and natural resources at the St. Croix East End Marine Park.

St. Croix Deep Blue Fishing Charters4005 Mary’s FancyChristiansted, VI 00820

340-626-0060 www.stxdeepbluecharters.comcaptainben_garcia@yahoo.com

7 days a week 8 am to 5 pm No $81+ For charter is a 45’ hatteras sport fishing boat for deep sea fishing and overnight charters to the neighboring islands of St. John and Culebra. The boat,

which can accommodate six, includes two bedrooms, two baths, a large kitchen and living room area with entertainment center. Fully air-conditioned.

St. Croix Hiking AssociationP.O. Box 5060Kingshill, St. Croix, 00851-5060

340-772-2073340-643-3179

www.stcroixhiking.cominfo@stcroixhiking.org

Hikes usually on week-ends. Reservation only.

Visit website for hours of tours

No $20-40St. Croix Hiking Association is dedicated to educating the local community and visitors alike. Learn about St. Croix’s rich culture, history, medical uses of local plants and marine resources. We hike from tough areas to coastal environments with visits to historical sites. Experience the beauty of the island with the St. Croix Hiking Association!

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WebsiteEmail

Hours of Operation

OperationSeasonal Rates Description

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St. George Village Botanical Gardens127 Estate St. George Frederiksted, VI 00840

340-692-2874 340-692-6154 www.sgvbg.orginfoatthegarden@gmail.com

Every day, exceptChristmas/ 9 am to 5 pm No <$20

St. George Village Botanical Gardens is located on a 16 acre site just off the Queen Mary Highway. The botanical collections, including over 1,500 native and exotic species and varieties, are established in and around the restored buildings and stabilized ruins of a 19th Century Danish sugar cane plantation and partially overlap an Amerindian settlement, which dates back almost 2,000 years. St. George offers island visitors and residents a unique blend of St. Croix’s botanical, historical and cultural heritage.

Sweeny’s St. Croix Safari ToursP.O. Box 24058Gallows Bay, St. Croix, VI 00824

340-773-6700340-773-9561 sjtouss@gmail.com 7 days a week No $41-60 A destination management company offering rep service, transfers and sightseeing tours.

Tan Tan Tours31 Queen Cross StreetChristiansted, VI 00820

340-773-7041340-473-6446

www.stxtantantours.comwave@stxtantantours.com 8 am to 5 pm No 8 hrs, $140pp

4 hrs, $100ppEastern & Western Scenic Tour - Full day (8 hours) tours are $140 per person with lunch. Western Scenic Tour, tide pool only - 1/2 day (4 hours) are $100 per person. A minimum of 4 per tour.

Terroro II Buck Island Charters “H” Dock Green Cay MarinaChristiansted, VI 00820

340-718-3161 340-718-4041 www.gotostcroix.com/heinz terroro@vipowernet.net 7 am to 7 pm No

Welcome aboard the only Buck Island Charter that gets you there with sail power only. Captain Heinz has truly been going green since 1968. You’ll enjoy smooth sailing aboard the Terroro II and Dragonfly with Captain Heinz or Captain Carl at the helm. Walk Buck Island’s pristine white sand beach, hike to the top for incredible views and then enjoy the world-renowned underwater snorkel trail that Buck Island National Monument is famous for! Either Trimaran is perfect for large or small private parties. Terroro can accommodate up to 23 guests, while Dragonfly hosts a more intimate sail with up to 6 guests.

Teres Veho Stand Up Paddle AdventuresFrederiksted Beach, Frederiksted, VI 00841

340-277-0682 www.standuppaddleconnection.comteresveho@yahoo.com

Learn the basic skills and techniques of stand up paddle boarding. Stand up paddle boarding offers intense cardio-core workouts, safari tours through our magical mangroves, a kids camp and full moon paddle parties.

Veronica M. Gordon St. Croix’s Bush Ladyc/o CHANT, 210 Strand Street, Suite 5, Frederiksted, St. Croix 00840

340-719-5455340-692-0863877-242-6884

340-719-5483 www.chantvi.orginfo@chant.org

Mon - Fri9 am to 6 pm

office/tours as scheduledNo $41-60

Veronica M. Gordon is a seventh generation native traditional Bush Doctor (Herbalist). Medicinal Bush Tours are conducted as listed — in your yard, or while strolling through St. George Village Botanical Garden. She also offers hands-on workshops, classes, lectures and field trips. Some of her specialty tours include: Big Tree Tour - Touring the big trees of the West End of St. Croix; Caledonia Natural Park Tour - Subtropical rain forest, fresh running water year round and exotic birds rarely seen outside the park; Orange Grove Gut Tour - A physically challenging hike along the banks of this waterway that once supplied fresh water to the town of Frederiksted; and Little LaGrange/LaGrange Sugar Factories Tours. Other tours are also available.

Virgin Islands OutfittersP.O. Box 1506,Frederiksted, VI 00841

340-244-4232 www.virginislandsoutfitters.comfishing@viaccess.net

365 days a year6 am to 6 pm No $81+ Deep sea fishing with Captain Harold Price for marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin (mahi-mahi), sail fish and swordfish, aboard an air-conditioned custom

40’ Viking. Capt. Price has 25+ years of sport fishing experience, with 15 years of those years being on St. Croix.

Virgin Kayak ToursP.O. Box 4696 Kingshill VI 00851

340-718-0071 340-718-0071 www.virginkayaktours.comjill@virginkayaktours.com

7 days a weekby reservation No $41-60

Virgin Kayak Tours offer unique, custom ecological and historical tours on St. Croix. There are day and night tours, from beautiful lagoons to hidden reefs. Hobie Mirage kayaks allow us to go further, faster...so even on windy days your tour is a breeze! We pride ourselves on giving you the best experience possible, and we want to be the highlight of your vacation! Voted best kayak tour in the V.I. 2009-2010.

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Attraction Name and Address

Phone # Toll Free Fax #

WebsiteEmail

Hours of Operation

OperationSeasonal Rates Description

Annaberg Sugar Plantation Ruins1300 Cruz Bay Creek St. John, VI 00830

340-776-6201 x238 340-693-8831 www.nps.gov/viis/index.htm Daily Part of the island’s National Park, visitors can travel back in time to 1780 when sugar, molasses and rum were produced at this very plantation.

Meander among the ruins of the old windmill or catch a cultural demonstration.

Carolina Corral16133 Spring Garden St. John, VI 00830

340-693-5778 www.carolinacorral.vi.comstjohnhorses@gmail.com

Mon - Sat Two scheduled trail rides a day with reservations

requested.

$61 - $80We offer horseback trail rides through the scenic hills of Coral Bay St. John. We have a one-hour easy ride for beginners in the morning and a morechallenging ride in the afternoon that goes higher into the hills with close-up views of the British Virgins. The corral began in 1993 with two tamed wild donkeys and is now mostly comprised of rescued island horses.

Elaine Ione Sprauve LibraryBox 30, Enighed Estate Cruz BaySt. John, VI 00831

340-776-6359 340-776-6901 www.virginislandspubliclibraries.org Mon - Fri 9 am to 5 pm Free Housing a collection of historic photographs, rare documents and other artifacts, this museum is located in a restored plantation estate home.

Fortsberg RuinsCoral BaySt. John, VI

340-776-6363 Daily Free Frederiksvaern, also known as Fort Frederik, is located at Fortsberg, a peninsula in Coral Bay that separates Coral Harbor from Hurricane Hole. It was the site of one of the most successful slave rebellions in the Caribbean, which took place in 1733. For permission to visit the fort, contactFred or Faye Samuels at Fred’s Bar and Restaurant in Cruz Bay.

Low Key WatersportsWharfside Village 4A, Cruz BaySt. John, VI 00831

340-693-8999800-835-7718

www.divelowkey.cominfo@divelowkey.com

Mon - Sun, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Open year round

$95 per 2-tank dive, includes gear for certified divers

Join us for our daily scuba diving or snorkeling tours and discover why St. John is more fun under the water. PADI dive courses are offered daily, as well as weekly night dives and wreck trips. We also offer above water activities, including power boat rentals, kayaking, dinghy rentals, day sails, Baths and BVI trips, Hobie cats rentals and more.

Maho Bay Camps Glass StudioP.O. Box 310, Cruz Bay St. John, VI 00830

340-776-6226800-392-9004

http://www.maho.orgGinger@Maho.org

Tue - Sat,6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Free Demonstrations

Maho Bay Camps continues free glass-making demonstrations using recycled materials. At the resort’s Glass Studio, the staff and various guest glass artists create custom glass pieces from recycled glass bottles by glass blowing, casting glass and flame working. Beautiful pieces are available at the Maho Bay Camps store at very reasonable prices for guests and visitors.

Reef Bay Trail & Petroglyphs1300 Cruz Bay Creek St. John, VI 00830

340-776-6201 x238 340-775-9592 www.nps.gov/viis/index.htm Daily 8 am to 8 pm Free - $21

(cash only)

The 2.2-mile trail descends through a moist and dry forest to the visible remains of four sugar estates and petroglyphs carved by pre-Columbian Indians. Take a self-guided hike or join a park ranger on a guided hike. The V.I. National Park provides transportation from Cruz Bay to the headof the trail. At the end of the trail you will be met by a boat that will take you back to Cruz Bay.

Salt Pond BayCoral BaySt. John, VI

340-776-6201 Free Salt Pond Bay is protected from trade winds and features calm waters with good snorkeling, as well as two hiking trailheads.

Trunk Bay Underwater Trail 1300 Cruz Bay Creek St. John, VI 00830

340-776-6201 x238 340-775-9592 www.nps.gov/viis/index.htm Daily 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Adults: $4, Children under

12 are Free.

Part of the Virgin Islands National Park, the Underwater Trail is a snorkeling trail with 15 underwater plaques identifying the corals and fish that inhabit the bay. Snorkeling equipment is available for rent and beach facilities include restrooms, showers, a snack bar and picnic tables.

Virgin Islands EcotoursVI National Park at Caneel BaySt. John, VI 00831

340-779-2155877-845-2925 340-779-6121

www.viecotours.cominfo@viecotours.com Daily 8:00 am to 4:30 pm $69 - $89

Virgin Islands Ecotours is the only company in the beautiful U.S. Virgin Islands offering exciting kayak, hike and snorkeling tours in three uniquelocations! Explore the Mangrove Lagoon in St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands National Park at Caneel Bay in St. John, or our newest adventure tohistoric Hassel Island! Our award-winning tours combine kayaking, snorkeling and education in a captivating experience, which exhibits thebest in eco-tourism.

V.I. Snuba ExcursionsCoki Beach, St. Thomas & Trunk Bay, St. John, VI 00831

340-693-8063888-294-1083 340-779-4519 www.visnuba.com

info@visnuba.com Mon - Sat,

Reservations Required $70 - $74 Explore the beauty of the undersea world in the safest and easiest way possible with V.I. Snuba Excursions. No experience needed. Our over20 years of Snuba experience will make your Snuba adventure a memorable experience. Often stated as, “The highlight of my vacation.”

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ATTRACTIONS St. tHOMAS

Attraction Name and Address

Phone # Toll Free Fax #

WebsiteEmail

Hours of Operation

OperationSeasonal Rates Description

Abigail IIISapphire Beach Resort & MarinaSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-6024 www.visportfish.comRed@visportfish.com 7 days a week No $81+

St. Thomas is renowned for its outstanding fishing waters; so let Captain Red show you the hot spots for blue marlin, white marlin, tuna, wahoo and dolphin. Whether you’re a novice or a proficient angler, Captain Red’s over 40 years of experience will make your sportfishing adventure on Abigail III truly memorable.

Adventure CenterP.O. Box 11480 St. Thomas, VI 00801

340-774-2992866-TOURS-VI 340-774-3732 www.adventurecenters.net

adventuretours@islands.vi7 am to 8 pm daily

365 days No <$20-$81+ The Adventure Center Tour Desk/Concierge is your one stop to enjoy the best restaurants, tours and excursions under the sun! Count on ourexperience to help you make arrangements for the most reputable and exciting recreational opportunities on land, in the air, and on and under the water!

Aqua Action Dive Center6501 Red Hook Plaza #80 Secret Harbour Beach Resort St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-6285888-775-6285

888-775-6285340-775-6285

www.aadivers.cominfo@aadivers.com

Mon - Sat from 8 am to 6 pm,

Sunday 9 am to 4 pm$20-81 and up Aqua Action is a PADI 5-Star Dive Center on beautiful St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands! Our focus is on custom-tailored SCUBA and snorkeling

trips, individual training and small, fun groups of people!

Bali Bound, Inc.6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201 St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-2584 340-779-2371 www.daydreamervi.cominfo@daydreamervi.com

Office 9 am to 7 pm 7 days a week No $75+ We are a charter boat company based at the Sugar Bay Resort, operating day sails on catamarans, Daydreamer and Coconut. We offer full day local

sails, full day BVI sails, 1/2 day sails, Sunday brunches and cocktail cruises.

Black Pearl Sportfishing ChartersAmerican Yacht HarborSt. Thomas, VI

340-775-9982 340-775-1478 www.blackpearlsportfishing.cominfo@blackpearlsportfishing.com 7 am to 8 pm No $750+

Black Pearl Sportfishing is one of the top three charter fishing boats in the USVI. She is a stable 38’ Bertram Sportfisher with tournament tackle and fighting chair. Black Pearl has won numerous tournaments and awards, she also brings to you an award-winning crew that has been fishing the local waters for over 25 years. Fishing is our thing, customer satisfaction is our game. Tight lines!!

Bluefin II Sportfishing6538 Estate NazarethSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-6691 www.bluefin2.comcaptain@bluefin2.com

4 or 6 hour tripsfull day or marlin trip No $700 to $1500

(Boat Rate)

Custom built 44’ Sportfisherman with wide beam cockpit with 3 fighting chairs, open cabin and large covered flybridge. We offer chartered day trips with Captain and Mate, up to 6 people, supplying all bait, tackle, coolers with ice for lunches, soda, beer and bottled water provided. Over 30 years experience fishing the VI waters.

Bounty II Charters6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-7467 www.sailwithcaptainmax.comseamax@islands.vi

7 days a week9 am to 4 pm No $90-$140 Day sail on our 40’ boat to the National Park of St. John and enjoy snorkeling, swimming, eating, drinking and lots of laughter. Just bring along a towel

and sunblock - everything else is on board for you.

BOSS Underwater Adventure8168 Crown Bay Marina PMB 154 Suite 310 St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-777-3549 340-714-9008 www.bossusvi.comaquaadventures@bossusvi.com

When cruise ships are in port $81+

Experience the ultimate thrill of your life with your own personal underwater motor scooter! The BOSS will allow you to view the marvels of the sea with no diving experience necessary. Explore the brilliant undersea world where you will enjoy a guided tour of the stunning colorful fish andtropical reefs of the Caribbean.

Breakaway Charters6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 16St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-1171800-808-7604

340-774-5825800-808-0912

www.visitbreakaway.comnewhorizons@viaccess.net

7 days a week7 am to 4:30 pm No $1000+ We are one of St. Thomas’ premier charter companies offering boating tours to the British Virgin Islands. Our BVI trip includes stops at 4 different

islands throughout the day, including stops at the Baths of Virgin Gorda and the Soggy Dollar Bar of Jost Van Dyke.

Butterfly Garden9016 Havensight MallCruise Ship DockSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-715-3366 340-775-9068 www.butterflygardenvi.combutterflygardenstt@yahoo.com

Butterfly Garden is open daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm

(Last tour at 3:30 pm)

Please call to confirm summer schedule (May to October) which

may vary.

<$20

Take a tour through a tropical garden wonderland where hundreds of beautiful butterflies from around the world fly freely all around you. Admission includes 20-minute guided tour. Wear bright colors to attract the butterflies to you! Enjoy one of four colorful and entertaining daily bird shows – have your picture taken with a parrot.

Coral World Ocean Park6450 Estate Smith BaySt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-1555888-695-2072 340-775-9068 www.coralworldvi.com

info@coralworldvi.com

Coral World is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm. The

ticket booth closes at 3 pm

Please call to confirm summer schedule (May to October) which

may vary.

$19+

Spend the day at Coral World Ocean Park, voted “Best Tourist Attraction & Eco Tourism Activity” by the V.I. Daily News. Explore five acres with exotic aquariums, the Undersea Observatory, outdoor pools, aviary and nature trails. Additional activities feature the Sea Trek helmet dive, SNUBA dive, Sea Lion Swim and Encounter Programs, a semi-submarine, and the Shark and Turtle Encounter Programs.

Double Header Sportfishing6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-777-7317 340-777-7317 www.doubleheadersportfishing.netdhsportfishing@yahoo.com 7 days/wk, trip hours vary No $600-$1400

A fleet of three boats can take you on a fishing adventure inshore or offshore. Half, 3/4, or full day charters available. Specializing in live baiting, which increases the catch ratio over just trolling alone. Winners of various tournaments and voted “Best Sport Fishing” company by V.I. Daily News for 2010, 2009 and 2007.

Drive the Virgins Self-Guided CD Tour6501 Red Hook Plaza, #90St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-643-1497 www.drivethevirgins.comdrivethevirgins@hotmail.com Gift Shop 9 am to 7 pm No $20/4 ppl

Drive the Virgins CD Tour is an audio tour. People who have their own car can freely listen to precise directions and narrative with no visualdistractions. As one takes in the beauty of our islands, they can learn about our rich history and culture that makes us unique. Drive theVirgins is intended for the visitor who has one day to see a lot, or many days to do segments of the CD tour. It is for people on a budget andfor people who not only want privacy, but who want the opportunity to see a lot of what St. Thomas has to offer. This CD features 22 attractionswith an 80% discount over public taxi tours.

The Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas16 A+B Crystal GadeSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-774-4312 340-774-3249 www.synagogue.viinfo@synagogue.vi

Mon – Thurs, 9 to 4; Fri 9 to 3; some Sundays

in ‘season’: 10 to 1. Call ahead.Services: Fri at 6:30 pm; Sat at 10:30 am

No FreeBuilt in 1796 by Sephardic Jews, the St. Thomas Synagogue is an architectural gem situated in the heart of Charlotte Amalie and one of the oldest synagogues in the Western Hemisphere. It is renowned for its sand floors and original benches built by shipwrights from locally grown mahogany.It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997.

High Adventure Inc. (Fury Charters)6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-643-7733 340-715-0215 www.usvisailing.comcaptainmike@usvisailing.com 7 days, 24 hours No

$75 pp and $50 for kids 12 and

under

Fury Charters is a day sail charter boat that departs from Yacht Haven Grande Marina and the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Hotel. Our half-day “Swim with the Turtles” excursion includes all snorkel gear, beverages, snacks and an awesome sail out to the beautiful National Wildlife Marine Refuge at Buck Island. Fury also offers nightly sunset sails thru the harbor and around Water Island and includes a variety of appetizers, full open bar and the best sunset in the Caribbean! Private excursions are available for up to 24 guests. Ask about our special promotions.

Mahogany Run Golf CourseP.O. Box 7517St. Thomas, VI 00801

340-777-6006800-253-7103 340-777-6280 www.mahoganyrungolf.com

info@mahoganyrungolf.com7 days a week 7 am to 5 pm No $81+ The George and Tom Fazio designed course offers 18 challenging holes culminating in the spectacular “Devil’s Triangle,” the world-renowned

signature holes on the Atlantic Ocean. The pro shop is fully stocked with equipment, accessories and rentals.

Marlin Prince Sportfishing6100 Red Hook Quarters American Yacht Harbor, Suite 2St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-693-5929 340-774-8958 www.marlinprince.comcaptain@marlinprince.com

Mon - Sun, Office 7:30 am to 8:00 pm No $81+

Fish like the pros do! Experience tournament grade inshore and offshore deep sea fishing aboard the fast and clean, 45’ Viking “Marlin Prince.”Since 1994 we have offered our guests, beginner to expert, a first class experience using the very best equipment. Barracuda, mahi-mahi, wahoo, blue and white marlin. “Tight lines!”

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ATTRACTIONS St. tHOMAS(Continued)

Attraction Name and Address

Phone # Toll Free Fax #

WebsiteEmail

Hours of Operation

OperationSeasonal Rates Description

New Horizons Charters6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 16St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-1171800-808-7604

340-774-5825800-808-0912

www.newhorizons.daysails.comnewhorizons@viaccess.net

7 days a week7 am to 8 pm (Tue - Fri)

7 am to 4:30 pm (Sat-Mon)No $81+

We are one of the premier charter companies in St. Thomas, offering guests boating tours to the British Virgin Islands. Our tours include a BVI trip that stops at four different islands throughout the day — the most notable stop being the Baths of Virgin Gorda, a full day snorkel tour that stops at two of the best snorkel spots in the USVI and an amazing dinner cruise that gives the guests the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Caribbean sunset from the water.

Nightwind Yacht Charters, Inc.6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-7017 340-775-7017 www.stjohndaysail.comreserve@stjohndaysail.com Daily 9 am to 4 pm No $81+

Yacht Nightwind is a 57’ custom-built yawl located at Sapphire Marina for easy dockside boarding. We sail to St. John and to the other surrounding islands, with two snorkel stops, continental breakfast, snacks, lunch, dessert and an open bar provided, along with snorkel gear for all. Perfect for your small groups. Nightwind is US Coast Guard licensed and inspected for up to 18 guests.

Peanut Gallery Sportfishing8168 Crown Bay Marina, Suite 310 St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-642-7423 www.fishingstthomas.comfishingstthomas@gmail.com

7 days a week7 am to 10 pm No $81+

With over 25 years experience of fishing in Virgin Island waters, Captain David Pearsall of Peanut Gallery Sportfishing is enthusiastic about fishing and helping you have a great time. Our 26’ Prowler Custom Cat is designed for tour comfort and enjoyment. Light tackle inshore and deep sea sportfishing is available. Inquire about snorkeling. For more information contact Peanut Gallery today!

Rumbaba Charters6100 Red Hook #2St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-777-2155 www.rumbabacharters.cominfo@rumbabacharters.com

7 days a week9 am to 3 pm $81+

The finest day sail in the Caribbean. We sail to remote locations away from the crowds. Our lunch is unmatched with an appetizer plater andchoice of grilled entrees (ahi tuna, mahi mahi, filet mignon or chicken breast), open bar with signature cocktails, soft drinks, beers and water.Great snorkeling with quality gear provided. Call Captain Bobby for the best day ever!

St. Thomas Skyride, Paradise Pont9617 Estate Thomas St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-779-2625 340-779-2023 www.ridetheview.cominfo@ridetheview.com

Sun – Sat 9 am to 10 pm No $21-40

We’re now celebrating carnival every day!!!! Experience our new daily carnival show, including Steel Pan, Mocko Jumbies, Limbo Dancers and Fire Shows. With extended hours from 9 am to 10 pm, you can relax, enjoy our breathtaking views, enjoy cold drinks, a new Caribbean cuisine and just have fun!!! Children of all ages will be thrilled on our Carnival Rides, including Ferris Wheel and SkyJump.

Tillett Gardens4126 Anna’s RetreatSt. Thomas, VI 00802

340-775-1405 340-775-1405 www.tillettgardens.comUSVI@tillett.net

Mon – Sat 10 am to 5 pm No Prices Vary

A peaceful oasis that has become a marketplace for local art and crafts featuring permanent shops producing silk screened fabrics, raku pottery, jewelry, candles, herbs, local crafts and an art gallery filled with the famous Tillett prints and maps, as well as water colors, oils and acrylics by local and Caribbean artists.

VI Snuba ExcursionsP.O. Box 831 St. John, VI 00831

340-693-8063 340-779-4519 www.visnuba.cominfo@visnuba.com

7 days a week by reservation via website

or direct phoneNo $61-80

Snuba bridges the gap between snorkeling and SCUBA diving. V.I. Snuba Excursions is part of a world-wide Snuba organization and is currently the oldest Snuba operator. We are proud to state that we have been in continuous business in the Virgin Islands for 22 years, and we have taken out tens of thousands of happy customers. Many times I describe to people I meet on the beach “Snuba is scuba diving with training wheels.” Many people state after the adventure “This was the highlight of my vacation.”

Virgin Islands Ecotours1.) St. Thomas, Mangrove Lagoon2.) Historic Hassel Island

340-779-2155877-VI-KAYAK 340-779-6121 www.viecotours.com

info@viecotours.com7 days a week9 am to 5 pm $61-80

Voted Best Tourist Activity by the V.I. Daily News in 2010, Virgin Islands Ecotours offers kayak, hike and snorkel eco-adventures in St. Thomas’Mangrove Lagoon, on the North Shore of St. John inside the VI National Park at Caneel Bay, and also to historic Hassel Island, also part of the VI National Park, departing from Frenchtown in Charlotte Amalie’s harbour.

Water Island AdventuresBike & Beach Tour8168 Crown Bay Marina, Suite 310 St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-714-2186340-775-5770 340-774-9338

www.waterislandadventures.comvibikelady2@yahoo.com/

sunbow@islands.vi

According to ships’ schedules, departures at 9:30 am and/or 1:30 pm

No $61-80

Board the Bike Boat at the cruise ship pier for a brief, narrated ride through the harbor of Charlotte Amalie. Upon arrival on Water Island, you are transported to the highest point where you receive your bike, helmet, water and a brief orientation. Visit a World War II fortification, then set off on the ride starting with a downhill stretch, followed by rolling dirt and paved roads. You pass the sire of the Sugar Bird Hotel, the inspiration for Herman Work’s novel “Don’t Stop the Carnival,” another World War II bunker, and the remains of a sugar plantation.

Watercolor Classes with Lucinda#1 Norre Gade, Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-514-2432 www.artbylucinda.comlucinda@islands.vi

Mon - Sat 9 am to 4 pm No $65pp Enjoy the islands as an artist in this two-hour class by the beach. You need only to bring your desire to be creative and have fun. The class is geared

for all levels of talent, and no experience is necessary. You will come away with your own painting and unique memories of your stay.

Winifred Charters6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201 St. Thomas, VI 00802

340-513-2690 www.sailwinifred.cominfo@sailwinifred.com

7 days a week9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Sails offered October through

June$81+

Winifred sails from St. Thomas to St. John National Park or surrounding cays. You will have plenty of time for snorkeling, swimming and relaxing aboard. We often see turtles, rays and many colorful reef fish! Lunch and beverages are included. We can customize the day just for you. We offer expert instruction if you are new to snorkeling.

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