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; if you find them, it’ll only enhance your island experience. ST. THOMAS Udder Delite Dairy Bar: Visitors to Magens Bay beach usually drive right past... Read More
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 award-winning surf-and-turf emporium is a gastronomic wonderland. And the desserts rank as some of the best on the island. On any given night you’ll... Read More
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 have to attend both days! It draws people from St. Thomas, St. John, and other surrounding islands. Local area bands provide non-stop music from dusk... Read More