St. Thomas

Daily Pampering: Private sails in St. Thomas

August 24, 2010
By Island Tips
Daily Pampering: Private sails in St. Thomas

Filed under: Scuba Diving , Hotels and Accommodations , Caribbean , Luxury Travel Now that you're on the gorgeous island of St. Thomas, why not take some time to explore the island's beautiful surroundings? Hop aboard The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas 's private catamaran, the Lady Lynsey, and enjoy a day of ...
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U.S. Virgin Islands: Pick your island carefully

August 16, 2010
By Island Tips

St. Thomas is the most developed of the Virgin Islands. Stay here if you want to shop, see historic sights, play golf, or dine out a lot. The more luxurious resorts are on the island’s eastern end. St. John is...
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Famed St. Thomas beach area closed to swimming in wake of storm

July 26, 2010
By USA Today

Heavy rains in St. Thomas have resulted in a swimming ban at Magens Bay, one of the Caribbean's most famous beaches.
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Police flood tourist areas in St. Thomas in wake of cruiser killing

July 19, 2010
By USA Today

The U.S. Virgin Islands says it is moving quickly to make St. Thomas safer in the wake of last week's killing.
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Cruise lines waive cancellation fees for St. Thomas excursions in wake of killing

July 16, 2010
By USA Today

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises are letting passengers cancel excursions on St. Thomas this week without penalty.
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Arrest Made in St. Thomas Teenage Cruise Passenger Shooting

July 14, 2010
By Island Tips
Arrest Made in St. Thomas Teenage Cruise Passenger Shooting

Filed under: News Police in St. Thomas say a suspect has been arrested in the slaying of a 14-year-old Carnival cruise ship passenger on Monday. Steven Tyson surrendered after authorities posted wanted posters naming him as a suspect around the...
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Will Caribbean violence keep tourists away?

July 14, 2010
By Island Tips

This week's gang-related shooting of a 14-year-old Carnival cruise line passenger on tour in St. Thomas - an act the Virgin Islands' Congressional ...
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St. Thomas discounted hotel

July 13, 2010
By Island Tips

There’s no need to leave the country for you next Caribbean vacation. Travel over to St. Thomas, one of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, for tropical weather, tall palm trees and white sand beaches.
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St. John versus St. Thomas: How to choose the right island for your trip

July 12, 2010
By Island Tips

It’s summertime — time for a well-deserved Caribbean escape — and planning your island vacation is at the top of your list. The U.S. Virgin Islands sound nice, but which island to choose? You’ve talked to friends who’ve stayed on St. John and St. ...
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Checking out the Bar Scene in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

June 14, 2010
By Island Tips

St. Thomas is the nightlife capital of the three U.S. Virgin Islands but this is not to say St. Croix and St. John don’t have nightlife, they do, not just on the scale that St. Thomas does.  Since it seems to be the most popular of ...
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