Friday, December 5, 2008

Saint Thomas popular attractions

Saint Thomas in Virgin Islands is an island in the Caribbean Sea. It is a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI). St. Thomas is naturally blessed with exotic beaches that attract numerous travelers. A visit to St. Thomas can take you to a glimpse into 18th century city planning by walking up or down the 99 steps, view defense structures like a fort, canons and watch towers or learn about local history at museums and historic houses.

A drive to the top of the highest mountain on St. Thomas will offer you a fabulous view or a stop at the famous Drakes Seat for a stunning panoramic of Magens Bay. You can explore these lookout points and other interesting sites around the island on your own or on a tour with a knowledgeable guide.

Take out time to enjoy Saint Thomas attractions as you visit dining establishments and shopping centres:
• Coral World Ocean Park
• Atlantis Submarine
• Skyride to Paradise Point
• Frenchtown
• Red Hook
• Tillett Gardens
• Mountain Top
• Drake’s Seat
• Nisky Moravian Church
• Bluebeard’s Castle & Frederiksberg

Friday, November 14, 2008

Dine and watch the sunset

Saint Thomas in US Virgin Islands is a hot destination. Every year it draws several visitors who come here for all kinds of enjoyment and fun. There is so much to explore and activities to do. Saint Thomas is also becoming a good venue for wedding as more and more people are choosing St. Thomas as their wedding venue. The exotic locales lend it a beautiful backdrop for marriages.

However, visitors to St. Thomas can enjoy multi-cuisines during their stay in the city. St. Thomas has plenty of restaurants that will take care of your gastronomic needs. Fill your palate as you treat your taste bud to mouth watering dishes. St. Thomas restaurants serve Asian, continental, European, fast food, French, Greek, Irish, Italian, Mexican, Sunday brunch, vegetarian, West Indian and other foods.

Paradise Point St. Thomas SkyRide is highly recommended for grilled mahi, shrimp scampi, and bbq chicken. When you are dining in Paradise Point, you will have the privilege to watch the sunset. If you are romantic type and like to have your dinner with sunset as backdrop, then a dinner cruise at the Snorkel Adventures Aboard New Horizons will be ideal. Come here with your loved ones.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Saint Thomas Island - A Great Place to Enjoy Water Activities and Hiking

Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea and a district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI). It is the port of Charlotte Amalie which was settled around 1500 B.C. by the Ciboney people. It was found by Christopher Columbus in 1493, when he went on his second voyage to tour discover the “New World.”

St. Thomas offers lots of activities to the travelers to keep them busy through out the day. They can enjoy aerial tour of the island, go under water and enjoy scuba diving, get massages or enjoy hiking in the Virgin Islands National Park.

You can also have the view of 18th century city planning by walking up or down the 99 steps in St. Thomas. The fort, canons, watch towers, museums and historic houses tell the local history of the island.

There are other alternatives also to go for apart from viewing the city. You can enjoy shopping and dining in best restaurants of the island. St. Thomas is a perfect destination for vacation.