St. Thomas Beach Travel Guide

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Crystal clear waters in St. Thomas (Corbis)

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St. Thomas Beach Travel Tips

By Travel Expert: Linda Samuel

  • Glide through the island's intriguing ecosystem on a guided kayak or snorkel tour at Saint Thomas Marine Sanctuary.
  • Don your shades at Coki Beach; brightly painted bars and stands decorate this fun and funky site.
  • Mind the spirits that haunt honeymooners at Bluebeard's Castle, the 19th-century pirate's alleged home.
  • Partake in the celebrations at Magens Bay. Weddings, parties, and picnics draw life-loving souls to this beautiful beach.

St. Thomas Overview

St. Thomas, the busiest cruise-ship harbor in the West Indies, is not the largest of the U.S. Virgins -- St. Croix, 40 miles south, holds that distinction. But bustling Charlotte Amalie, at the heart of the island, is the capital of the U.S.V.I., and it remains the shopping hub of the Caribbean. The beaches on this island are renowned for their white sand and calm, turquoise waters, including the very best of them all, Magens Bay. National Geographic rated the island as one of the top destinations in the world for sailing, scuba diving, and fishing. Read More

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Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas

6900 Great Bay
St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
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Crystal Cove at Sapphire Beach

6345 Estate Smith Bay
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Map

Distance: 1.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Secret Harbour Beach Resort

6280 Estate Nazareth
St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802-1104 Map

Distance: 5.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Coral World Ocean Park

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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 mi. (from destination center)

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This marine complex, which is St. Thomas' number-one tourist attraction, features a three-story... Read More

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Magens Bay Beach

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(Magens Bay Road)
Route 35
St. Thomas, Virgin Island

Distance: 1.6 mi. (from destination center)

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Coki Point Beach

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Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Distance: 4.3 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near St. Thomas

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 70.4 map Flight Deals to SJU

Other Smaller Airports near St. Thomas

Distance (mi.)
St Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport 2.5 map Flight Deals to STT
St Croix Island Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport 44.9 map
San Juan Isla Grande Airport 76.9 map

Flight Deals to St. Thomas

Originating From
Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) $220
Orlando (ORL) to San Juan (SJU) $233
Atlanta (ATL) to San Juan (SJU) $255
New York City (NYC) to San Juan (SJU) $260
Chicago (CHI) to San Juan (SJU) $273

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