St. Thomas Information

St. Thomas is a beacon for those seeking the tranquility of secluded beaches and resorts. From the covered picnic tables to Magens Bay to iguana watching at Limetree beach, the soft sands of St. Thomas' beaches will soothe the soul. Having a history as colorful as the coral reefs, the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Thomas and St. John are a meld of Spain, France, England, Holland, Denmark and the United States. While restaurants feature international cuisine, do not venture home without savoring the West Indian specialties of fungi, conch, or kallaloo.

Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, St. Thomas is a study of contrasts with green mountainous peaks rising as high as 1,550 feet about sea level. Blackbeard the pirate left his legacy here, but you can still go on a modern day treasure hunt in the duty-free shops where there is an endless bounty of jewelry, art, local crafts, crystal, china, watches, linens, perfumes and clothing. Only five miles from St. Thomas awaits another piece of paradise -St. John. St. John may only be 19 square miles, but there is plenty to do. The National Park, which makes up two-thirds of the island, is protected, pristine land where nature's beauty remains untouched.

Average Temperature

Month January-March April-June July-September October-December

High/Low 77/73 80/77 86/82 79/75

Time Zone

St. Thomas/St. John operates on Atlantic Standard Time.

• One hour ahead of New York Eastern Standard Time
• Two hours ahead of Chicago Central Standard Time
• Three hours ahead of Denver Mountain Standard Time
• Thirteen hours behind Tokyo

Currency

The US dollar. Traveler's checks and major credit cards are generally accepted.

Language

English is the official language. Some Spanish and French Creole is spoken.

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Proof of Citizenship

Acceptable forms of proof of citizenship for U.S. citizens traveling between the U.S. and our International Destinations are a valid passport, OR a certified , state issued birth certificate with raised seal AND a valid government photo ID, (i.e. a driver's license). It is the traveler's responsibility to provide proper documentation. Married women traveling with any documentation in their maiden name must supply a marriage license (a copy is acceptable).

How do I get around?

Buses and taxis are available to get around the islands. All driving occurs on the left-hand side of the road.

Tours

• St. Thomas Island tour with shopping
• St. John tour with lunch and snorkeling

Events

Spring

• The Cryption Trio
• Virgin Islands' Carnival
• Art in the Alley

Winter

• Miracle on Main Street
• Best of Vitelco
• Golf tournaments
• Boston Pops Quintet
• Dance performance
• Comedy shows

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Activities

Attractions

St. Thomas

• Blackbeard's Castle
• Bluebeard's Castle
• Estate St. Peter Greathouse and Botanical Gardens
• Market Square
• Seven Arches Museum

St. John

• 18th Century sugar plantations
• National Parks
• Shopping at Cruz Bay in Love City
• Cruz Bay
• Bordeaux Mountain

Recreation

Nightlife

When the sun goes down, the evenings light up. The local bars in Cruz Bay (St. John) are the places to be. Several bars have satellite dish televisions that broadcast sporting events.

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