Darryl's Guidebook
Food scene
Red Hook is the proverbial anchor of the East End of St. Thomas. The little hub packs in a lot! There is a marina; fishing and boating excursions; ferries; island-style shops; restaurants and bars; offices; banks and more! Take a stroll along the marina to admire the boats or to peek at what anglers have caught and brought to shore. Stop at the ‘A’ dock and snap a photo with the replica 1073lb blue marlin. The large fish earned angler Annette Dallimore a Women’s IGFA ‘All-tackle’ world-record for a blue marlin catch! Stroll, shop, have a drink, or dine.
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Red Hook
Red Hook is the proverbial anchor of the East End of St. Thomas. The little hub packs in a lot! There is a marina; fishing and boating excursions; ferries; island-style shops; restaurants and bars; offices; banks and more! Take a stroll along the marina to admire the boats or to peek at what anglers have caught and brought to shore. Stop at the ‘A’ dock and snap a photo with the replica 1073lb blue marlin. The large fish earned angler Annette Dallimore a Women’s IGFA ‘All-tackle’ world-record for a blue marlin catch! Stroll, shop, have a drink, or dine.
An island institution located in downtown Charlotte Amalie, this casual spot has been turning out homestyle West Indian and Caribbean specialties since 1992. We recommend kicking off your meal with the most popular item, the conch fritters, which are pillowy, handsomely-portioned, and studded with plenty of fresh conches. Then move on to one of Gladys’ special plates, featuring curried goat and stewed oxtails. The meats are accompanied by “provisions,” including peas and rice and fried sweet plantains. Heatseekers will flip for the four house-made hot sauces (tomato, mustard, mango, and oil and vinegar), which you can also purchase (and you’ll want to) on your way out. Royal Dane Mall Shopping Center, Charlotte Amalie, 340-774-6604
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Gladys' Café
5600 Royal Dane MallAn island institution located in downtown Charlotte Amalie, this casual spot has been turning out homestyle West Indian and Caribbean specialties since 1992. We recommend kicking off your meal with the most popular item, the conch fritters, which are pillowy, handsomely-portioned, and studded with plenty of fresh conches. Then move on to one of Gladys’ special plates, featuring curried goat and stewed oxtails. The meats are accompanied by “provisions,” including peas and rice and fried sweet plantains. Heatseekers will flip for the four house-made hot sauces (tomato, mustard, mango, and oil and vinegar), which you can also purchase (and you’ll want to) on your way out. Royal Dane Mall Shopping Center, Charlotte Amalie, 340-774-6604
A great place to take a break and get a bite while shopping, this open-air café tucked into the alleyway of Palm Passage is owned by Antiguan-born Randolph Maynard and his German wife Helga. They serve authentic Spanish cuisine. Try tapas such as mussels in brandy sauce, escargots with mushrooms and herb butter, or Galician-style octopus and baby eels served in a sizzling garlic sauce. Paella is a house specialty, as is the caramel flan. Ask for an inside table if the idea of passersby checking out your meal isn't too appetizing.
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Amalia Café
5143 Palm PassageA great place to take a break and get a bite while shopping, this open-air café tucked into the alleyway of Palm Passage is owned by Antiguan-born Randolph Maynard and his German wife Helga. They serve authentic Spanish cuisine. Try tapas such as mussels in brandy sauce, escargots with mushrooms and herb butter, or Galician-style octopus and baby eels served in a sizzling garlic sauce. Paella is a house specialty, as is the caramel flan. Ask for an inside table if the idea of passersby checking out your meal isn't too appetizing.
In a quaint building in Frenchtown, this place has an ever-changing display of local art on the walls and delicious specials to match. The Austrian-inspired menu includes five varieties of schnitzel and boasts a Caribbean flair with fresh-fish dishes such as house-specialty snapper Provençal. Lunchtime attracts a business crowd that breaks bread and brokers deals at the same time. Fork into omelets, pancakes, or waffles during Saturday's jazz brunch from 10 am to 3 pm.
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Bella Blu
In a quaint building in Frenchtown, this place has an ever-changing display of local art on the walls and delicious specials to match. The Austrian-inspired menu includes five varieties of schnitzel and boasts a Caribbean flair with fresh-fish dishes such as house-specialty snapper Provençal. Lunchtime attracts a business crowd that breaks bread and brokers deals at the same time. Fork into omelets, pancakes, or waffles during Saturday's jazz brunch from 10 am to 3 pm.
If the floating bubbles don't attract you to this zany eatery, the lime-green shutters, loud rock music, and fun-loving waitstaff just might. It's billed as the "ultimate tropical drink shack," and the bartenders shake up such exotic concoctions as the Love Shack Volcano—a 50-ounce flaming extravaganza. The menu has a selection of burgers, tacos, burritos, and salads. Try the grilled fish tacos or Caribbean Pu-Pu platter that includes conch fritters, coconut shrimp, and Puerto Rican–style piononos (sweet plantains stuffed with savory meat or cheese and deep fried).
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Duffy's Love Shack
6500 Red Hook RdIf the floating bubbles don't attract you to this zany eatery, the lime-green shutters, loud rock music, and fun-loving waitstaff just might. It's billed as the "ultimate tropical drink shack," and the bartenders shake up such exotic concoctions as the Love Shack Volcano—a 50-ounce flaming extravaganza. The menu has a selection of burgers, tacos, burritos, and salads. Try the grilled fish tacos or Caribbean Pu-Pu platter that includes conch fritters, coconut shrimp, and Puerto Rican–style piononos (sweet plantains stuffed with savory meat or cheese and deep fried).
World-Class Shopping
If you love to shop, dive in: St. Thomas has the best shopping plaza in the Caribbean. Dazzling diamonds, fragrant perfume, designer duds, shiny electronics, and potent liquor stream from the cobblestones of Main Street (also known by its Danish name, Dronningens Gade) in Charlotte Amalie. And just like you've read online and heard from friends, it's all duty-free.
But if you're not in the mood to shop, stay away, particularly in the late morning and early afternoon. Narrow Main Street is an assault to the senses, filled with vacationers straight from the cruise dock and plenty of solicitors beseeching you to visit their stores. The surrounding area of Charlotte Amalie is clogged with tourist taxis trying to drop visitors off as close to the shops as possible.
A word to the wise: Even if you hope to avoid the rush, you also don't want to venture to Main Street too late in the day. Some shops close as early as 5 or 6 p.m. Previous visitors also warned of some road construction, which makes the already cramped street seem even smaller.
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Main Street
Main StreetIf you love to shop, dive in: St. Thomas has the best shopping plaza in the Caribbean. Dazzling diamonds, fragrant perfume, designer duds, shiny electronics, and potent liquor stream from the cobblestones of Main Street (also known by its Danish name, Dronningens Gade) in Charlotte Amalie. And just like you've read online and heard from friends, it's all duty-free.
But if you're not in the mood to shop, stay away, particularly in the late morning and early afternoon. Narrow Main Street is an assault to the senses, filled with vacationers straight from the cruise dock and plenty of solicitors beseeching you to visit their stores. The surrounding area of Charlotte Amalie is clogged with tourist taxis trying to drop visitors off as close to the shops as possible.
A word to the wise: Even if you hope to avoid the rush, you also don't want to venture to Main Street too late in the day. Some shops close as early as 5 or 6 p.m. Previous visitors also warned of some road construction, which makes the already cramped street seem even smaller.
Right on the Cruise Ship Dock, a convenient, less crowded way to go shopping for the duty-free purchases that you may be looking for. All of the major retailers have well-stocked stores with the same merchandise and prices as downtown. And if you make a purchase in a Havensight Merchants' Association Member store, your purchases will be 100% guaranteed! Look for the Association logo on the doors of the member merchants. Plenty of Parking
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Havensight
Right on the Cruise Ship Dock, a convenient, less crowded way to go shopping for the duty-free purchases that you may be looking for. All of the major retailers have well-stocked stores with the same merchandise and prices as downtown. And if you make a purchase in a Havensight Merchants' Association Member store, your purchases will be 100% guaranteed! Look for the Association logo on the doors of the member merchants. Plenty of Parking
Sightseeing
There's no beach on St. Thomas (or maybe even the entire Virgin Islands archipelago) that's as celebrated as Magens Bay. So, let us add our own poetic spiel: This north coast beach could potentially be the most photogenic and swimmable shore of the Virgin Islands. But years of positive reinforcement has led to intense popularity with tourists who are all too willing to pay the entry fee to enjoy Magens' charms.
Previous beachgoers have nothing but positive things to say about this beach. From its white sands to its pristine waters to its spectacular views, they found very little to fault.
You can experience Magens for yourself any day of the week, but be prepared to pay approximately $5 per adult; children 12 and younger can visit for free. For the most privacy, visit in the early morning or later afternoon, but before the evening's gnats come out to bite.
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馬根斯灣海灘
There's no beach on St. Thomas (or maybe even the entire Virgin Islands archipelago) that's as celebrated as Magens Bay. So, let us add our own poetic spiel: This north coast beach could potentially be the most photogenic and swimmable shore of the Virgin Islands. But years of positive reinforcement has led to intense popularity with tourists who are all too willing to pay the entry fee to enjoy Magens' charms.
Previous beachgoers have nothing but positive things to say about this beach. From its white sands to its pristine waters to its spectacular views, they found very little to fault.
You can experience Magens for yourself any day of the week, but be prepared to pay approximately $5 per adult; children 12 and younger can visit for free. For the most privacy, visit in the early morning or later afternoon, but before the evening's gnats come out to bite.
Coki Point Beach is a relatively small, very pretty beach located on Coki Point. The crystal clear water is usually very calm and deepens gradually. There is very little natural shade, but umbrellas are available for rent. Nearshore, there is a rocky reef area that offers great snorkeling. A favorite with visitors and a popular stop on island tour itineraries, the beach tends to get crowded when multiple cruise ships are in port. Coki is equally popular with locals for picnics and parties so it's common to find a crowd on Sundays and holidays. On crowded days the parking situation can be a bit wild, there is parking available in some spots just off the road, close to the beach, but not a whole lot. The really crowded times are when the cruise ships are in. Throngs of cruise passengers will come over from the cruise dock at Havensight in taxi buses and for a time the beach can be so crowded it is nearly impossible to walk from one end to the other. There are several food vendors serving picnic table fare including burgers, sandwiches, and some local dishes. Call it touristy or call it convenient; you will also find hair braiders, chair rentals, plenty of taxis, beach waiters serving drinks, and vendors selling t-shirts, sunblock, artwork, bags, wrap skirts, towels, and more! There is a dive shop on site (Coki Dive Center). A jet ski rental booth is located just across the road, opposite the beach and a few vendors rent snorkel gear and floats. Coki Beach is located right next to Coral World Marine Park; it's easy to make a day of visiting both places.
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Coki Point Beach
Coki Point RoadCoki Point Beach is a relatively small, very pretty beach located on Coki Point. The crystal clear water is usually very calm and deepens gradually. There is very little natural shade, but umbrellas are available for rent. Nearshore, there is a rocky reef area that offers great snorkeling. A favorite with visitors and a popular stop on island tour itineraries, the beach tends to get crowded when multiple cruise ships are in port. Coki is equally popular with locals for picnics and parties so it's common to find a crowd on Sundays and holidays. On crowded days the parking situation can be a bit wild, there is parking available in some spots just off the road, close to the beach, but not a whole lot. The really crowded times are when the cruise ships are in. Throngs of cruise passengers will come over from the cruise dock at Havensight in taxi buses and for a time the beach can be so crowded it is nearly impossible to walk from one end to the other. There are several food vendors serving picnic table fare including burgers, sandwiches, and some local dishes. Call it touristy or call it convenient; you will also find hair braiders, chair rentals, plenty of taxis, beach waiters serving drinks, and vendors selling t-shirts, sunblock, artwork, bags, wrap skirts, towels, and more! There is a dive shop on site (Coki Dive Center). A jet ski rental booth is located just across the road, opposite the beach and a few vendors rent snorkel gear and floats. Coki Beach is located right next to Coral World Marine Park; it's easy to make a day of visiting both places.
One of the best views of the Charlotte Amalie harbor, Water Island and Puerto Rico awaits you atop Paradise Point, an overlook that's coupled with an on-site restaurant and gift shop. Vacationers are wowed by the spectacular panorama but are less than impressed by the average food and the overpriced souvenirs.
There is a 7-minute aerial gondola ride that will take you to this peak in Charlotte Amalie. Travelers reported it's an easy way to get to the top, but cautioned that the gondola car does not completely stop to allow passengers on or off. You can also opt to drive up to see the views.
You can enjoy the view at Paradise Point at any time, but the gondola hours vary depending on the day of the week and whether there is a cruise ship in port (on ship days it welcomes visitors starting at 9 a.m.). However, the gondola is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The bar and restaurant have fluctuating hours on a bi-weekly schedule. Gondola tickets cost $21 for passengers ages 13 and older and $10.50 for kids 12 and younger. Visit the tram's website for more information.
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Skyride到天堂點
One of the best views of the Charlotte Amalie harbor, Water Island and Puerto Rico awaits you atop Paradise Point, an overlook that's coupled with an on-site restaurant and gift shop. Vacationers are wowed by the spectacular panorama but are less than impressed by the average food and the overpriced souvenirs.
There is a 7-minute aerial gondola ride that will take you to this peak in Charlotte Amalie. Travelers reported it's an easy way to get to the top, but cautioned that the gondola car does not completely stop to allow passengers on or off. You can also opt to drive up to see the views.
You can enjoy the view at Paradise Point at any time, but the gondola hours vary depending on the day of the week and whether there is a cruise ship in port (on ship days it welcomes visitors starting at 9 a.m.). However, the gondola is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The bar and restaurant have fluctuating hours on a bi-weekly schedule. Gondola tickets cost $21 for passengers ages 13 and older and $10.50 for kids 12 and younger. Visit the tram's website for more information.
St. Thomas, USVI
Vacationers taking trips to the US Virgin Islands will probably find themselves planning at least a few days of St. Thomas travel as it is the hub of transportation for the American territory. Many visitors spend their time enjoying the ample water sports. Charlotte Amalie, the main town of the hilly island, is a bustling area for shopping, dining, and entertainment, ensuring there’s more than just beautiful beaches to occupy you during your travel to St. Thomas travel.
However, there’s also an abundance of undeveloped beautiful nature as well as a rich history, so be sure to set aside time to explore both if you plan to visit St. Thomas. A great starting point is with a hike to the top of Government Hill, the site of the Danish Government House, which boasts a stunning view of the town and harbor.
Things Not to Miss in St. Thomas
• Climb the historic 99 Steps, built from old Danish ships, to reach the summit of Government Hill.
• Relax on one of the many stunning beaches.
• Reserve a St. Thomas travel guide for a hike around Hassel Island, located in the harbor of Charlotte Amalie. It’s part of the Virgin Islands National Park, and the guide will fill you in on the rich history while you enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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Saint Thomas
Vacationers taking trips to the US Virgin Islands will probably find themselves planning at least a few days of St. Thomas travel as it is the hub of transportation for the American territory. Many visitors spend their time enjoying the ample water sports. Charlotte Amalie, the main town of the hilly island, is a bustling area for shopping, dining, and entertainment, ensuring there’s more than just beautiful beaches to occupy you during your travel to St. Thomas travel.
However, there’s also an abundance of undeveloped beautiful nature as well as a rich history, so be sure to set aside time to explore both if you plan to visit St. Thomas. A great starting point is with a hike to the top of Government Hill, the site of the Danish Government House, which boasts a stunning view of the town and harbor.
Things Not to Miss in St. Thomas
• Climb the historic 99 Steps, built from old Danish ships, to reach the summit of Government Hill.
• Relax on one of the many stunning beaches.
• Reserve a St. Thomas travel guide for a hike around Hassel Island, located in the harbor of Charlotte Amalie. It’s part of the Virgin Islands National Park, and the guide will fill you in on the rich history while you enjoy the beautiful scenery.
城市觀光建議
風俗和文化
Caribbean and American
Caribbean and American, that is a description of culture in the United States Virgin Islands. You will find fast-food restaurants like McDonald's next to local restaurants serving pates and boiled fish. You will find large grocery stores selling everything from Campbells Soup to Sara-lee pound cakes. Around the corner from the grocery store will be a fisherman selling a fresh catch from his truck.
In the Virgin Islands saying Good Morning, Good Afternoon and Good Night are not the same thing as saying Hello or Hi; the former is a warmer greeting and is the norm for friends and strangers.
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Packing Tips
The Virgin Islands are fairly casual in dress. Wearing beachwear when you are NOT at the beach or poolside is taboo and
frowned on by locals. Restaurants are casual with a few exceptions where slacks would be appropriate but dress shorts will still be found. Ties are not common. Almost all visitors will agree ‘Lay out everything you think you need, and then put half of it back in the closet!!”
Comfortable Walking Shoes, Socks, Beach Shoes/Sandals, Casual Dress Shoes, Swimwear, Day/ Beach- Shorts, Tank Top, T-shirt, Wrap Skirt, Sun Dress.