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Starting a Distillery

I’ve found that if you want something done right, you should do it yourself.   I love rum and it’s important to me. I need a ready supply without having to go to Cost-U-Less (our Costco equivalent). After the hurricanes hit in 2017, Cost-U-Less was closed for several...

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Top 10 Things to do in Charlotte Amalie

Top 10 Things to do in Charlotte Amalie

Charlotte Amalie is the historical heart of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.  Full of not only history, it is also a hub for shopping, sightseeing, bars, distilleries, museums and galleries. So whether you are coming on a cruise ship (they all dock within a...

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St. Thomas Museums: Charlotte Amalie

St. Thomas Museums: Charlotte Amalie

Admittedly, St. Thomas isn't known for its museums.  Which stinks because St. Thomas history is jam packed with strange, unique and ruthless characters and events.  There are a few museums in St. Thomas worth visiting if you would like to see some of the artifacts and...

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Charlotte Amalie Restaurants: Guide for Cruisers

Charlotte Amalie Restaurants: Guide for Cruisers

This is a comprehensive restaurant guide for Charlotte Amalie, Old Town St. Thomas.  If you are coming on a cruise ship looking to visit town for the historical sites or shopping these are all the places that serve food.   I've listed every option I could think of and...

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St. Thomas Distillery, History of Rum & Tasting Tour

St. Thomas Distillery, History of Rum & Tasting Tour

Distillery Tour and mixology class THE HISTORY OF RUM: 3 Queens Distillery Duration: 1.5 hours | Drinks Included3 Queens Distillery Tour Overview Tucked away in a beautifully restored 200-year-old building nearly lost to time, the 3 Queens Distillery is a hidden gem...

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Top 10 Attractions in St. Thomas

Top 10 Attractions in St. Thomas

If you are looking for a highlight reel for your visit to the Virgin Islands, these are the top 10 Attractions in St. Thomas.  If you make a stop at each of these, you will have sampled the best the island has to offer.  There may be other attractions out there, but...

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A Guide to St. Thomas Culture

A Guide to St. Thomas Culture

The Culture in St. Thomas is born of an intense and wild history.  And when things got crazy on St. Thomas, the effects on its people were magnified because of the small size of the island.  Not only is St. Thomas a smaller island, but 80% of the population live on...

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Best Local Products to Buy in St. Thomas

Best Local Products to Buy in St. Thomas

St. Thomas is a small island so we don't have much in the way of manufacturing.  But we do have some amazing, artisanal local products made right here.  This is your guide to the best (and only) local products made here in St. Thomas.   Beware of Fake Local...

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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...

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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...

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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! This tour is perfect if you are coming to St. Thomas on a cruise ship.(If you are staying on island your best bet is to park at the Fort Christian Parking Lot - it's on Google Maps. ...

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