While island-hopping in the Caribbean, I have often made a quick stop in St. Thomas to stock up on duty-free bargains. But on a recent visit, I decided to stay put on this bustling island. I took in its glistening beaches, enjoyed its wide array of activities and found secluded pleasures coexisting nicely with all the elements of contemporary chic.
YOUR MISSION: Shop till you drop in the Caribbeans duty-free capital - and then reach for the beach. Shopaholics can cart home $1,200 in duty-free goods, including six bottles of liquor.
Enjoy the privacy of a villa and all the amenities you need at Villa Silk Cotton on St. Thomas.
It's been three hard years for St. Thomas. Is the island ready for prime time again?
The Reichold Center for the Performing Arts at the University of the Virgin Islands gives St. Thomas a cultural leg up on the rest of region.
An bird's-eye view of St. Thomas is now a breathtaking excursion in a seaplane.
After some rough storms, two local islanders hope they have the solution to get this water-loving island sailing again and winning the next America's Cup.
It is possible to spend a week or two in St. Thomas and never once get on or in a boat of any kind.
Bareboating vs. Crewed Yachts. You decide.
