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- St Thomas
St Thomas
St Thomas is the second largest and most sophisticated of the
Virgin Islands with a strong Danish influence especially evident in
Charlotte Amalie, the main town and capital. Being the most
accessible of the islands also means it is the most heavily
developed and visited, with visitors from around the world
attracted by the town's reputation as an international shopping
Mecca.
It is also scenically beautiful, with numerous headlands and
coves, forested hills providing stunning vistas over the Caribbean,
and some of the best white-sand beaches in the Caribbean. Magens
Bay beach on the north coast is acclaimed as one of the finest in
the world and the sparkling waters and coral reef of Coki Bay are
superb for snorkelling. Fabulous panoramas can be viewed from
Drake's Seat, a high point in the centre of the island from where
Sir Francis Drake used to watch for enemy ships.
Sports and activities are abundant on St Thomas. There are
snorkelling and dive sites, excellent greens for golf enthusiasts,
sport fishing and yachting opportunities. The educational Coral
World Marine Park and Observatory provides a unique look at the
goings-on of Caribbean marine life, and the nearby resort town of
Red Hook is a smaller version of Charlotte Amalie, with dining and
shopping. It is the jumping off point to other Caribbean islands
and the upmarket beach resorts nearby.
Combining natural beauty with first-rate amenities, St Thomas
offers numerous activities on and off the water, fine hotels and
international cuisine.
Information & Facts
Climate
Perfect holiday weather is the order of the day every day in St
Thomas, where the tropical sun shines all year and warm breezes
caress the shore. The tropical climate shows little variation in
temperature between seasons, though there is slightly less humidity
in the summer months (August and September). Inland temperatures
drop slightly because of the altitude. There is no particular rainy
season, and when it does rain showers are brief. Water is therefore
scarce on the island.
Getting Around
Taxis are common throughout St. Thomas. Air-conditioned city and
country buses run regularly, but renting a car is one of the best
ways to see the island.
Language
English is the official language. Spanish, Creole and
some French are also spoken.
Money
The official currency is the US Dollar (USD) divided into 100
cents. Most credit cards are accepted, including American Express,
Diners Club Mastercard and Visa, and are useful for withdrawing
cash at ATMs. Travellers cheques are widely accepted in hotels,
shops and restaurants provided they are in US Dollars. Foreign
exchange bureaux are available to exchange other currencies, but it
is best to arrive with US Dollars as many banks and hotels will not
exchange foreign currency.
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