Home Destinations Caribbean U.S. Virgin Islands St. Thomas

St. Thomas

Sailboats fill the waters off St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Next » 1/6

Winston Davidian/ISTOCK

St. Thomas Travel Guide

Because it's the transportation hub of the Virgin Islands, most visitors land on hilly St. Thomas even if they don't linger. Visitors who stay longer may be drawn by the legendary shopping and the wide variety of water sports, activities, beaches, and accommodations. The bustling port of Charlotte Amalie is the main town, while Red Hook sits on the eastern tip. The west end of the island is relatively wild, and hotels and resorts rim the southern and eastern shores. More »

Top Reasons to Go
Getting Oriented
Do You Need a Car?

Car Rentals
Getting Here and Around
Essentials

Is St. Thomas the right place for your winter escape? Let the Fodor's Travel Planner recommend the ideal vacation for you.

Get Advice From Other Travelers

Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip

Best Island For Travel with a 1 Year Old?
4 responses; most recent on 02/09/2010 at 06:12 PM
Wyndham, Secret Harbour or Sapphire Beach Resort???
1 response on 02/09/2010 at 04:57 PM
St.Thomas...Better than St. Maarten???
4 responses; most recent on 02/08/2010 at 01:13 PM

Travel News

All-Inclusives: What's Included?
When it comes to the all-inclusive getaway, it patys to investigate the fine print...
The Best of the Cruise Industry
Fodor's draws up a "best of" list for the cruise industry...
Where We're Going in '08: Back to Nature
The antidote to civilization is escape to places where trees, sky, and water are all you need to feel