Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Virgin Island
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Welcome To The St. Thomas Virgin Islands & More Travel Guide!
Vacationing to U.S. Virgin Islands "America's Paradise?" You have found the right place! TravelVI.com is the exclusive place to find information about vacationing, traveling, and experiencing the U.S. Virgin Islands! Travel to St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix and unwind in one of its many resorts, hotels, condos or Villa rentals. Day sail or snorkeling in the most beautiful waters and beaches in the world. Charter a boat for a deep-sea fishing adventure. SCUBA dive the numerous crash sites, and indulge in the wonderful foods by local restaurants. The U.S. Virgin Islands has everything!
St. Thomas - Real Estate (Full List)
www.jackiemarin.com
Contact Information
1-800-756-8498 ext 19
340-775-9200 ext 19
JackieMarin@aol.com
If you´ve been thinking about purchasing US Virgin Island real estate; Jackie Marin can help. With listings of rental properties, holiday homes, beach front property and more; she is ready to show you your next home or rental property in the US Virgin Islands. (Read More)
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Many visitors to the US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas USVI, St. John USVI, and St. Croix USVI) fall casualty to mosquitos and sand flies/fleas bites, which are locally called No-See-Um or Vampire Bugs. These Vampire Bugs can have an awful effect on tourist with particularly sensitive skin. Keep in mind that sand flies/fleas (no-see-ums) encounters are present around marshy and sandy areas (beaches) in the early hours of the day before the sun heats up and around 4PM to 5PM when the sun begins to set. It is recommended that those prone to various bites wear light long sleeved shirts and long pants as well as socks and shoes if you plan to be on the beach around sunrise or sundown. The bite of a sand flea is actually a sting and the effects can be felt for hours. A small reddish or whitish welt, about the size of a freckle is a sure sign you have become a sand flea feast. Often, one comes across hundreds of sand fleas/flies (no-see-ums) at one time and will receive multiple bites/stings. (Read More)
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Featured Day Sail & Snorkeling (Full List)
www.sailingvirginislands.com
Contact Information
340-642-2671
340-690-2735
info@sailingvirginislands.com
Treazzure is 60' of spaciousness and graciousness of Capt."Hollywood" Joe. You are comfortable from the moment the entire party climbs into his sportboat (not just a tiny dinghy for a couple of passengers), and are whisked off to Treazzure, to find fresh baked muffins awaiting us! (Read More)
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Featured SCUBA Diving Excursions (Full List)
www.aadivers.com
Contact Information
1-888-775-6285
340-775-6285
AquaAction@aadivers.com
Aqua action dive center is a PADI 5 Star Facility. Our focus is on custom-tailored dive trips, individual training, and specialized programs for divers who have physical disabilities. We cater to small groups of 2 to 10 divers. (Read More)
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Featured Sport Fishing Charter (Full List)
www.blackpearlsportfishing.com
Contact Information
866-782-5584
340-775-9982
jestraca@viaccess.net
The crew aboard Black Pearl has been finding the fish for over 30 years! So whether you are a novice or experienced fisherman (or lady angler), come fishing aboard the Black Pearl and experience true Caribbean sportfishing whether it's St. Thomas, St John, St Croix or the famous North Drop. (Read More)
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St. Thomas, St. John, & St. Croix
U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI)
U.S. Virgin Island USVI, St. Thomas USVI, St. John USVI, St. Croix, USVI
St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands or commonly know as "Chief Island" has an estimated population of 48,000 people. St. Thomas USVI is located east of Puerto Rico, it covers an area of 32 sq mi (83 sq km). The capital of St. Thomas is Charlotte Amalie. Charlotte Amalie has a well sheltered harbor. St. Thomas USVI was sighted in 1493 by Christopher Columbus. St. Thomas was colonized first by the Dutch in 1657 and then by the Danish in 1666. After 1673, when slavery was introduced, the island became one of the chief Caribbean sugar producers and a major slaving centre. Falling sugar prices after 1820 and the abolition of slavery in 1848 led to a decrease in profits. The U.S. bought St. Thomas for use as a naval base in 1917. Currently today St. Thomas USVI chief industry is tourism.
U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI)
