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