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Cost Comparison of St. Thomas Tours & Excursions

Cost Comparison of St. Thomas Tours & Excursions

St. Thomas is one of the most popular and busiest cruise ports in the world.  The island is also full of resorts, villas and condos too.  Millions of guests arrive yearly and are looking for memorable and epic tours and excursions. Here is a Cost Comparison of all the...

The Rebirth of A Former Slave Home (13 Wimmelskafts)

The Rebirth of A Former Slave Home (13 Wimmelskafts)

Located on Main Street in downtown Charlotte Amalie is the grandest of all island homes.  A towering and sprawling masonry building that still stands majestic and firm over 200 years since its birth. Possessed by some of the richest, most powerful men in the Danish...

A Magical, Self-Guided Walking Tour in St. Thomas

A Magical, Self-Guided Walking Tour in St. Thomas

Enjoy this free, self-guided walking tour in historic Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas! I assume you are coming to St. Thomas on a cruise ship.  If not, you will have to pretend with me.   Your first order of business is getting from your ship to downtown Charlotte...

Top 6 Local Foods St. Thomas is known for

These are the best foods to try when visiting St. Thomas. They are local and any "true" St. Thomian will have an almost identical list that includes everyone of these dishes. What is crazy about these foods as they are not always easy to find on island.  Your...

The History of St. Thomas – In under a 1,000 words

The History of St. Thomas – In under a 1,000 words

Groups from South America moved North through the Caribbean Islands.  Each successive group killed or enslaved the prior settlers.  Eventually Europeans arrived and killed and enslaved some more.  Lots of death and conquering.  The Good Ol’ Days. The Danish arrived...

The 8 Best Historical Sites in St. Thomas

The 8 Best Historical Sites in St. Thomas

The Caribbean is know for exactly 3 things: 1. Stunning beaches 2. Frozen drinks 3. Cool history. And by all means, you should spend most of your trip enjoying #1 and #2.  But when it’s time to get a little island history and culture… …these are without a doubt the...

William Kidd: St. Thomas’ Most Famous Pirate

William Kidd: St. Thomas’ Most Famous Pirate

St. Thomas is not an island rich in natural resources. In the Age of Pirates, St. Thomas didn't promise gold or silver or jewels for plundering. But it did offer something of great value to those notorious sailors of the past. A safe haven. An escape. After plundering...

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