About St. Thomas

The duty-free shopping capital of the Caribbean and possibly the world, St. Thomas also happens to be one of the prettiest islands. Its capital and also its cruise port, Charlotte Amalie, boasts one of the most attractive Caribbean harbours, especially when the sun sets behind the sails of the armada of fancy yachts that fill the bay.

There are great views from the Paradise Point Tramway - a cable car ride that takes you up 700 feet above the port. All the shops - and they boast genuine bargains in the jewellery, perfume, drinks line - are concentrated in and around Charlotte Amalie.

Around the island, you will want to see Magen’s Bay, voted one of the world's top ten most beautiful beaches, and the Coral World Marine Park with its three-level underwater observatory. Or take the short boat trip to neighbouring St. John where its national park has more than 40 unspoilt beaches and coves.