| If you are planning a St. Thomas Virgin Islands | | | | travelers and no St. Thomas Virgin Islands |
| vacation, then you are in for a real treat. | | | | vacation would be complete without learning a |
| Featuring 32 square miles of a lush tropical | | | | little about the area's history. There are a number |
| paradise, the area can best be seen through the | | | | of ways to see the sites during your next St. |
| winding hills, mountainous roadways and | | | | Thomas Virgin Islands vacation. From walking to |
| breathtaking shorelines. Whether you rent a car | | | | driving and even flying, there are plenty of ways |
| or take a guided tour, every image seen is likely | | | | to see the best that this tropical island paradise |
| to be even more dramatic than the one before it. | | | | has to offer. The local helicopter service is |
| One of the most popular attractions to visit during | | | | available for scenic tours or general transportation. |
| your St. Thomas Virgin Islands vacation is Drake's | | | | Charters are said to be reasonably priced and can |
| Seat, which is the point where Sir Francis Drake | | | | be arranged by most hotels. Car rentals, another |
| used to sit in order to observe his fleet. Just | | | | popular way of touring the area, is available to |
| below it is Magens Bay Beach, which was voted | | | | those who have a valid driver's license and the |
| as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world | | | | understanding that driving is on the left side of |
| by National Geographic magazine. To the west is | | | | the road. No local permit is required to operate an |
| MountainTop, which sits 1,500 feet above seal | | | | automobile during your next St. Thomas Virgin |
| level and features festive shopping and is home | | | | Islands vacation. If you would prefer to take a |
| to the Banana Daiquiri. On the other side of town | | | | safari bus, a normal tour lasts under two hours |
| resides Paradise Point, which is fittingly named as | | | | and can be arranged by your hotel. Everyone is |
| visitors will confirm. Here, you will find a 700ft. | | | | familiar with taxis, which allow for an |
| tramway that looks out over Charlotte Amalie | | | | air-conditioned tour that can be done either |
| Harbor and beyond. One of the most important | | | | according to your own itinerary or, if you do not |
| aspects of any St. Thomas Virgin Islands vacation | | | | have one, your driver can show you around. If |
| is finding the right accommodations. On St. | | | | you prefer walking, make sure that you bring |
| Thomas, there are premiere hotels and even | | | | sunscreen, sunglasses and wear comfortable |
| guesthouses. For those who enjoy dining out, | | | | shoes. The landmarks and points of interest are |
| there are a number of fine dining opportunities | | | | plentiful and often challenging. Whether you |
| featuring international cuisine. As for recreation, a | | | | choose to see the sites of your St. Thomas |
| St. Thomas Virgin Islands vacation will not | | | | Virgin Islands vacation by ground or air, take the |
| disappoint. Everything from an 18-hole golf course | | | | time to enjoy the magic that is exclusive of this |
| to a marine park, multiple tennis facilities, charter | | | | lush tropical island. Don't forget the camera and |
| boats and a bowling center, there is plenty to see | | | | plenty of film because, without a doubt, you will |
| and do. Historical sites are also popular among | | | | need it. |