My daughter (adult) is going to St. Johns and St. Thomas VI next week what are the do not miss spots.?

Question

They are all adults and will have a car staying in St. Johns - Scuba & Snorkling are already in the plan - as is Magens Bay what else should I tell them to do?

Answer 1

On St Thomas

Coral World Ocean Park

Get up close and personal with the beauty and magic of Caribbean marine life in a stunning setting. View life on a coral reef from the unique Undersea Observatory. Pet a shark, hand feed a stingray or a rainbow lorikeet!

Coki Beach is also right there and fantastic place to snorkel. Plenty of cabs around if they don't want to drive.

Skyride to Paradise Point

The St. Thomas Skyride to Paradise Point, a modern aerial cable car, is your ride to the best sightseeing in the Virgin Islands. The trip is 7 minutes one-way and takes you 700 feet above sea level. Stay at the top for as long as you want and enjoy unique shops, a neat Bird Show (10:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm), a fun bar featuring the famous Bushwacker, a grill for a nice lunch and fabulous panoramic views of cruise ships, Charlotte Amalie harbor and neighboring islands. Open 9am-5pm; Tuesdays 9am-7pm and Wednesdays 9am-9pm . Roundtrip: Adults are $19. Children 6-12 are $9. 5 and under are free!

On St John (no S) your daughter should not miss hiking/walking in the National Park

Take a walking or hiking tour in the National Park with a professional and knowledgeable guide and learn about the islands history and ecology.

The National Park Service offers a guided hike of Reef Bay Trail. It is lead by a ranger and is a popular choice. It takes place every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 am. The schedule is subject to change based on demand.  Enjoy learning about the secrets of St. John's tropical forest, petroglyphs and sugar mill ruins on this three-mile hike. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited. Contact the National Park Visitor's Center on St. John for more information.

There are 39 pristine beautiful beaches on St John.  A jeep rental is a must to explore this beautiful island.

The USVI has excellent duty free shopping, tell her to make time to do some shopping on either Island.

I hope they have a wonderful trip. Enjoy paradise)

Answer 2

WOW!!!  I must agree with Hector...he hit it all right on the money. One thing I would add would be hiking to honeymoon beach on St John and hang out on the beach at Sapphire...If you go to the BVI, do not miss going to Jost Van d**e and the beaches there...have a blast!!

Answer 3

Make sure to hit trunk bay in St. John and if they're up for a day trip the baths at virgin gorda are well worth the trip.

If they are looking for a good place to grab a drink, duffys love shack in red hook is always a blast. I also think fungis bar at point pleasant is a great time.

Answer 4

I gave this answer to someone recently and they seemed to like it, so I figured I'd repost.

Here's my top ten list of things you absolutely must do when you visit:

1. Stroll through and shop in historic downtown Charlotte Amalie.

2. Visit the Coral World Marine Park

http://www.coralworldvi.com/

3. Take a trip on the Paradise Point Sky Ride

http://www.paradisepointtramway.com/

4. Swim in Magens Bay

5. Take a ferry from Red Hook and visit St. John. While you're there check out the National Park, the Annaberg Plantation ruins and one of the historic nature trails.

6. Check out The Greenhouse on a Friday Night. All the locals come out for calypso and soca music.

7. If you don't mind spending a little extra, take a seaplane over to St. Croix.

http://www.seaborneairlines.com

8. If St. Croix is too expensive, take a ferry to the British Virgin Islands.

http://www.tortolafastferry.com/

9. Check out the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort for minigolf, bumper boats and video games.

10. Visit the world famous Mountain Top for a great view and a banana daiquiri.

http://greathouse-mountaintop.com

Oh, and check out http://www.usvitourism.vi/ for our official tourism site.