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St. Thomas waters are filled with snorkeling opportunities.  Most of the reefs and underwater habitats are within feet of the shore.  So grab the sunscreen (“It don’t matter if you’re black or white”), some fins, snorkel, mask and if you’re super safety-conscious, a flotation vest.   In this article I’m going to explore the best and… Continue reading The Best Snorkeling in St. Thomas: A Beach Guide

The Lost Mango Campgrounds I love the outdoors.  All my favorite activities are best done outside – swimming, fishing, kayaking, sailing, drinking…just to name a few. Before I moved to the Caribbean I imagined and island life with me camping out on a beach just steps from the ocean.  Waking up to climb a coconut… Continue reading Camping in St. Thomas

This guide walks you through the best locations for staying at a villa, condo or AirBnb on St. Thomas.

This list is constantly changing.  I try to revisit this list every year.  As of this writing (2022), here are all the restaurants that I know of in St. Thomas with a brief description and phone number. Amalia Café – downtown Charlotte Amalie.  Very European.  Higher price meals. Get the Paella Valenciana … 340-714-7373 Barefoot… Continue reading St. Thomas Restaurant Guide – 2022

St. Thomas and St. John Weddings and Vow Renewals Thousands of couples choose St. Thomas and St. John, Virgin Islands as their wedding destination. Now I don’t know all the reasons why people choose these tiny little rocks in the Caribbean Sea, but I spoke with a wedding expert here on island to get some… Continue reading St. Thomas and St. John Weddings and Vow Renewals

St. Thomas and St. John Weddings and Vow Renewals Thousands of couples choose St. Thomas and St. John, Virgin Islands as their wedding destination. Now I don’t know all the reasons why people choose these tiny little rocks in the Caribbean Sea, but I spoke with a wedding expert here on island to get some… Continue reading Getting Married in St. Thomas and St. John

First, a word about getting around St. Thomas.  If you haven’t already heard, we drive on the left here.  No one really knows why.  Or, at least can give a satisfactory answer.  So STAY LEFT!  🙂

If you are visiting St. Thomas for the day or a week, these are the beaches that you must visit if you want the idyllic island experience.  Each beach has its own character and feel.  And each beach is a stand out for different reasons.  This is your guide to beaches on St. Thomas.* See… Continue reading The Best St. Thomas Beaches

The Best Restaurants in the East End of St. Thomas If you are staying in the East End area (Cowpet, Elysian, Sapphire, Ritz Carlton, Sugar Bay) you probably have seen the stretch of bars and restaurants in RedHook.  The whole stretch can’t be more than a 1000 ft, but it could take your entire vacation to… Continue reading Where to Eat in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands-East End Edition

If you plan on booking a shore excursion for your visit to St. Thomas, you have the option of either booking an excursion through the cruise line or through an online booking engine. The cruise ships have an extensive collection of tours you can book directly with them.  This is a convenient way to plan… Continue reading The Best Cruise Ship Excursions in St. Thomas