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Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Saint Thomas is one of the most popular islands with the tourists and offers ample activities including snorkeling, diving, shopping, water parks, and more (Digital Vision)

St. Thomas Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Walk on the ocean floor with Sea Trek
  • Encounter sharks, moray eels, and tropical fish at Coral World Ocean Park
  • Swim and sun at beautiful Magens Bay
  • Take the ferry to Saint John to snorkel the underwater trail at the Virgin Islands National Park
  • Kayak through mangroves in search of blue herons and stingrays

St. Thomas Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Out of the three major U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), Saint Thomas is the most populous, as opposed to Saint Croix or Saint John. It's also the island with the most hotels and a bustling city, Charlotte Amalie, a cruise port with ample shopping. Especially when ships dock, Charlotte Amalie can feel as crowded as Manhattan's Fifth Avenue the day before Christmas. While you won't find deserted beaches or streets, Saint Thomas does offer some beautiful sands and adventures for families.

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Hotels

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The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas
6900 Great Bay
St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 0.5 Miles
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Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort And Spa
6500 Estate Smith Bay
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 1.6 Miles
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Sapphire Beach Condominium Resort
Smith Bay Estates Route 6 Smith Bay
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 5.6 Miles
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Attractions

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Coral World Marine Park & Undersea Observatory
a 20-min. drive east from Charlotte Amalie off Rte. 38
6450 Estate Smith Bay
St. Thomas, USVI, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 0.7 Miles (from destination center)
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Magens Bay Beach
(Magens Bay Road)
Route 35
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 1.6 Miles (from destination center)
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Sapphire Beach
At Sapphire Beach Resort
Route 38 (Smith Bay Road)
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 0.4 Miles (from destination center)
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Ma Moo
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Swimming Pool, TV
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Ma 211
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Phone, Swimming Pool, TV
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