St. Thomas Travel Blog

Ferreting out the off-the-beaten path activities in St. Thomas and St. John is not easy, because the islands are a mecca for mainstream pursuits such as shopping, dining, and watersports. However, there are a few out-of-the way attractions, eateries and activities that are almost hiding in plain view;...

St. Thomas is known for its fabulous dining scene, with restaurants specializing not only in seafood, steak and Caribbean specialties, but also in sweet and fruity desserts. Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of the best ones, with an idea of some of the treats they offer: 1) Banana Tree Grille: This...

Every year Foxy’s on Jost Van Dyke  (one of the British Virgin Islands) throws one of the biggest New Year parties in the whole Caribbean. Well, they prefer to call it “Old Year’s Night” at Foxy’s, and it’s actually a two-day, two-night party — but you don’t...

Considering that St. Thomas is really just one giant rock, anytime you drive more than 100 feet uphill, you’re bound to get a great view of something. However, some view points are better than others in terms of what you can see, and how far you can see. Here’s a list of some favorites: Drake’s...

You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t occasionally wonder how safe you’ll be on your upcoming trip to St. Thomas. You may have heard vague warnings from friends about crime in the islands, or maybe you saw a news report about a recent shooting or kidnapping on St. Thomas or St. Croix. So...

This year has seen a lot of turnover in the restaurant scene, with some old favorites sadly shutting their doors, and new upstarts making a name for themselves. If you’re a repeat visitor to St. Thomas you’ll appreciate knowing what’s in and what’s out, so here’s a quick...

The peak winter tourist season is almost in full swing now, and there are lots of new attractions currently open — or coming soon –  in the Virgin Islands, from ziplines, to SNUBA, to glass-bottomed boats! Here’s a roundup of what to look forward to on St. Thomas, St. John, and St....

I’ve recently been hearing a lot about a new-ish pizza place on the island, and how amazing the pies are. So a few nights ago I went to check out The Pie Whole for myself, and it did not disappoint!! The pizza pictured above is half mozarrella, tomato, and basil, and half vegetarian. These are...

One of my favorite sushi joints on St. Thomas is Buddha Sushi, which specializes in amazing and creative rolls. The volcano roll, the Smooth Kriminal, the majik roll… the list goes on. Pictured above is the Bigg Buddha, a combination of lobster tail, salmon, scallops, roe and about 1000 other delicious...

It’s been non-stop rain on St. Thomas for the better part of a week, with more forecast in the next few days. Despite St. Thomas being a sun-and-sand destination for most travelers, there are still plenty of things to do even when the weather is not cooperating. Here are some ideas: 1) Go to Coral...