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A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: What are Ecotours?

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: What are Ecotours?

Environmental awareness has become increasingly popular over the past decade. What was once found in public service announcements and textbooks is now regular discussion in homes. Eco-friendliness affects the food we eat, the vehicles we buy, the brands we trust, and even the places where we travel.  As "going green" continues to rise so does ecotourism. Ecotourism is basically environmentally r...
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Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
Friday 19 February 2016 - 6:42 pm | Ecotours | Used tags: ecotours, excursions, hiking, kayaking, local guide, snorkeling, things to do in st. thomas, tours
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Know Before You Go

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Know Before You Go

Visiting a new destination naturally comes with questions of the unfamiliar, and I know the feeling of searching the web to better understand a destination, especially one that is outside of the continental U.S. To help with with your searching, I’ve put together a “know before you go” guide to St. Thomas addressing everything from passport questions to packing tips to make planning your St....
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Monday 15 February 2016 - 7:50 pm | Experience St. Thomas | Used tags: island info, local guide, packing tips, things to do in st. thomas
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Boating and Sailing Destinations

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Boating and Sailing Destinations

We’ve all heard the old saying, “It’s not about the destination; it’s about the journey.” I think a captain must have said that because when it comes to being on a boat, the journey is just as thrilling as the destination. That being said, you still have to decide where you want your destination to be from your St. Thomas Boating and Sailing trip.   Where do you start when there are ...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Monday 15 February 2016 - 5:33 pm | Boating & Sailing | Used tags: boating, excursions, fitness, jost van dyke, local guide, private charters, sailing, snorkeling, things to do in st. john, things to do in st. thomas, things to do in the british virgin islands, tours
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Fitness Excursions

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Fitness Excursions

Whether you’re an adventurous traveler or looking to ease that colada-consuming guilt, what better way to spend a day than with some fit fun on your visit to St. Thomas? As fitness awareness continues in an upward trend, active vacationing and fit excursions are becoming more popular for traveling destinations, and with its mountainous terrain and warm, welcoming turquoise waters, St. Thomas is ...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Monday 15 February 2016 - 4:37 pm | Fitness, Excursions | Used tags: ecotours, excursions, fitness, hiking, kayaking, local guide, snorkeling, things to do in st. thomas, tours, watersports
St. Thomas Snorkeling Tours

St. Thomas Snorkeling Tours

As an avid snorkeler, I’ve explored the sea throughout the many Caribbean islands and have snorkeled alongside first-timers, advanced freedivers, and everyone in between. Without a doubt, St. Thomas and the surrounding Virgin Islands offer snorkeling experiences that meet the desires of all types of snorkelers and swimmers while providing some of the best spots the Caribbean has to offer.   W...
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Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
Monday 15 February 2016 - 2:43 pm | Snorkeling | Used tags: boating, ecotours, excursions, hiking, jost van dyke, kayaking, local guide, private charters, sailing, snorkeling, things to do in st. john, things to do in st. thomas, things to do in the british virgin islands, tours, watersports
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Kayaking

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Kayaking

The crystal clear Caribbean, abundant marine life, and notoriously calm bays make St. Thomas a hot spot for kayakers. Whether you’re an adventure-seeker or simply looking for a unique way to experience the Caribbean Sea, St. Thomas has many options for Kayak Excursions. I’ve got your local insight on everything you need to know to plan your kayaking adventures on your visit to St. Thomas: H...
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Amit Mirpuri
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Thursday 11 February 2016 - 8:47 pm | Kayaking | Used tags: ecotours, excursions, kayaking, local guide, things to do in st. thomas, tours, watersports
St. Thomas Snorkeling

St. Thomas Snorkeling

Whether you’re an experienced snorkeler or trying it for the first time, snorkeling is a "don’t miss" on your visit to St. Thomas. When it comes to aquatic encounters, every Caribbean destination has something unique to offer, and the snorkeling in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands is no exception. To get the most out of snorkeling in St. Thomas, you’ll want to plan ahead to ensure you’re geared...
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Amit Mirpuri
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Tuesday 09 February 2016 - 7:23 pm | Snorkeling | Used tags: beaches, boating, ecotours, excursions, local guide, private charters, sailing, snorkeling, things to do in st. john, things to do in st. thomas, things to do in the british virgin islands, tours, watersports
St. Thomas Snorkeling Spots: Choosing What's Best For You

St. Thomas Snorkeling Spots: Choosing What's Best For You

I’ve always been a beach bum at heart. For me the perfect day has always been one at the beach with a good book, an iced tea, and a nap. St. Thomas has added to that list for me to include a bit of snorkeling. With sea turtles poking their heads up or tarpon leaping from the water just off the shore, how could I not go see what’s out there when I’m so close?  There’s nothing quite like c...
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Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
Sunday 07 February 2016 - 7:51 pm | Snorkeling | Used tags: beaches, boating, ecotours, excursions, local guide, private charters, sailing, snorkeling, things to do in st. john, things to do in st. thomas, things to do in the british virgin islands, tours, watersports
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Shopping

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Shopping

One of the best parts of visiting a new destination is experiencing the local shopping. From local deals to handmade goods, shopping on vacation offers a unique experience. With four premier shopping locations on a mere 32 square miles: Havensight, Crown Bay Marina, Yacht Haven Grande, and Main Street make St. Thomas Shopping truly exceptional and allow you to bring a piece of the beautiful Virgi...
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Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
Sunday 07 February 2016 - 7:25 pm | Experience St. Thomas | Used tags: excursions, local guide, shopping, things to do in st. thomas, tours
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Sailing

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Sailing

Looking for the top things to do on your St. Thomas vacation? Look no further. With neighboring islands always in view on the horizon, it’s no surprise why St. Thomas is a sailor’s paradise. This translates to an abundance of vessels and sailing itinerary options for you to choose from, not to mention the hopping party and open-bar that’s a given with any St. Thomas sailing experience. Let m...
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Amit Mirpuri
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Sunday 07 February 2016 - 7:07 pm | Boating & Sailing | Used tags: excursions, local guide, private charters, sailing, things to do in st. john, things to do in st. thomas, things to do in the british virgin islands, tours
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Sailing and Boating Tours

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Sailing and Boating Tours

When it comes to sailing and boating, the captain and crew run the ship. This is why we book sailing and boating tours because we need experts to navigate the waters while we relax and enjoy the ride. St. Thomas Sailing and Boating Charters are a little different. They know you need more than just experts for an awesome day on the water: you need music, snacks, and most of all, an open bar! Thi...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Sunday 07 February 2016 - 6:38 pm | Boating & Sailing | Used tags: boating, excursions, jost van dyke, local guide, private charters, sailing, snorkeling, things to do in st. john, things to do in st. thomas, things to do in the british virgin islands, tours
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Private Tours

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Private Tours

Whether you’re cruising or visiting for the week, there are so many things to do in St. Thomas that searching for excursions can be overwhelming. Add in the private tour option, and your indecisiveness doubles. So how do you know if a private tour is right for you? Let me help you decide with these simple questions: Do you want to be alone on your tour?- This may seem like the obvious decidi...
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Amit Mirpuri
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Sunday 07 February 2016 - 6:00 pm | Experience St. Thomas, Excursions | Used tags: beaches, boating, excursions, island tours, jost van dyke, local guide, private charters, private tours, sailing, shopping, sightseeing, snorkeling, t, things to do in st. john, things to do in st. thomas, things to do in the british virgin islands, tours
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Kayak Tours

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas Kayak Tours

Kayaking is a universal pastime for water-lovers. A lake, river, pond, or ocean is all you need for a day of exploration on the water, but there’s no place quite like the Caribbean Sea to launch a kayak and peer down at the crystal clear water and marine life below. With water clarity ranging up to 30 feet on a good day and a host of cays just of the shores, St. Thomas and St. John offer some ...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Sunday 07 February 2016 - 5:18 pm | Kayaking | Used tags: ecotours, excursions, hiking, kayaking, local guide, snorkeling, things to do in st. john, things to do in st. thomas, tours, watersports
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Exploring the Island

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Exploring the Island

We all have exploration styles and those must see and do lists. If you’re like me, you want action-packed travel with one-of-a-kind thrills. Maybe you’re more into the history of a destination or the local culture and cuisine. Every travel destination has something unique to offer its visitors. Lucky for you, St. Thomas has excursions for all types of explorers, leaving you with one simple de...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Saturday 06 February 2016 - 7:48 pm | Experience St. Thomas | Used tags: beaches, boating, ecotours, excursions, island tours, local guide, private charters, private tours, sailing, shopping, sightseeing, snorkeling, things to do in st. thomas, tours, transportation
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Ecotours

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Ecotours

Most travel destinations contain hidden natural beauty that wouldn’t be found on a brochure. Thanks to resources like Pinterest and Instagram, these hidden gems have been revealed, and people are becoming increasingly motivated to travel to destinations based on beautiful images and secret-revealing articles to explore these natural wonders in what is deemed ecotourism. The beauty of Eco Tours ...
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Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
Saturday 06 February 2016 - 6:37 pm | Ecotours | Used tags: ecotours, excursions, hiking, kayaking, local guide a local’s guide to st. thomas ecotours, snorkeling, things to do in st. john, things to do in st. thomas, tours, watersports
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Swimming Spots

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Swimming Spots

Incorporating a little swimming and St. Thomas snorkeling into your vacation not only does wonders for your energy levels, it helps to keep your waistline at bay as you indulge in island delicacies, especially of the colada variety. If the idea of an early morning run has you groaning, don’t worry! I’ve got the perfect solution to keep up your energy and maintain your “I’m on vacation” ...
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Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
Saturday 06 February 2016 - 4:18 pm | Fitness, Beaches | Used tags: beaches, coki beach, excursions, fitness, lindquist beach, local guide, magens bay, sapphire beach, secret harbor, snorkeling, swimming, things to do in st. thomas, tours
What to Pack for a Caribbean Vacation

What to Pack for a Caribbean Vacation

Preparing for Caribbean holidays requires plenty of forethought and preparation. You’ll be traveling to a tropical paradise, and no matter where you’re from originally, you’ll find that your destination is different in just about as many ways as you can imagine. What should you pack for your Caribbean holidays? Let’s take a look. Your Documents You’ll need your travel documents, certai...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Friday 05 February 2016 - 6:01 pm | General Caribbean
What Are the Best Times of Year to Travel to the Caribbean?

What Are the Best Times of Year to Travel to the Caribbean?

Booking your vacation to paradise is exciting. Warm sands, azure waters and cool breezes await you, whether you’re heading for the US Virgin Islands, the Bahamas or Antigua. You’re ready to toss your cares away and stroll hand in hand with that special someone down a white sand beach while the waves break gently beside you. It’s all right at your fingertips – you just need to know the best...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Friday 05 February 2016 - 6:00 pm | General Caribbean
Understanding the Difference between Eastern and Western Caribbean

Understanding the Difference between Eastern and Western Caribbean

You’ll hear a lot of confusing terms thrown at you while you plan your vacation to the Caribbean islands. You’ll have to know about customs, about duty free shopping, and about local cuisine and dress codes for example. You’ll also hear the terms “eastern Caribbean” and “western Caribbean”. What do those really mean, though? The Origin Originally, the terms eastern and western Cari...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Friday 05 February 2016 - 5:59 pm | General Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean

“Ahoy, matey! There be pirates here!” While Disney’s The Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise might have renewed popular interest in pirates, swashbuckling and chests of buried gold and jewels hidden away on secluded Caribbean islands, those who live here know the truth. There be pirates here. The Caribbean has a long history of piracy, sword and gun battles, corsairs and more. In fact,...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Friday 05 February 2016 - 5:59 pm | General Caribbean
No Passport Caribbean Holidays – The US Virgin Islands

No Passport Caribbean Holidays – The US Virgin Islands

Most of the Caribbean islands or island groups are separate countries. For instance, the Bahamas is an independent commonwealth, with the British monarch as its technical head. If you plan to visit most of these islands, you’ll need a passport to get in and out. However, that’s not the case for all of these lovely islands. No-passport Caribbean holidays can be planned. Just visit the US Virgin...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Friday 05 February 2016 - 5:56 pm | General Caribbean
Honeymooning in the Caribbean Islands

Honeymooning in the Caribbean Islands

After tying the knot, you want to be whisked away on an amazing honeymoon where you and your new spouse can enjoy one another’s company and relax. What better option than honeymooning in the Caribbean islands? Let the warm sun, white sand beaches and azure waters bring you closer together and wash away your cares. When it comes to honeymooning in the Caribbean islands, the US Virgin Islands stan...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Friday 05 February 2016 - 5:55 pm | General Caribbean
Flying and Staying in the Caribbean

Flying and Staying in the Caribbean

You have two choices when it comes to vacationing in the Caribbean. You can opt to take a Caribbean cruise through the eastern or western Caribbean, or you can choose a destination, fly in and stay there for the duration (you can definitely explore other areas during your stay as well). Many people opt for the cruise, simply because it’s a luxurious method of travel and not something everyone’...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Friday 05 February 2016 - 5:54 pm | General Caribbean
Cruising to the Caribbean

Cruising to the Caribbean

Cruises are amazing excursions that let you see places you’d never experience in any other way. While your traditional family vacation to the beach or the mountains is certainly fun and relaxing, there’s really no comparison to cruising to the Caribbean. You board a luxurious cruise ship at your nearest port, and sail off into the sunrise, bound for tropical Caribbean islands and azure waters....
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Friday 05 February 2016 - 5:52 pm | General Caribbean
Carnival in the Caribbean

Carnival in the Caribbean

Carnival – the very word conjures images of colorful dancers, being carried away on the music of steel drums, street festivals, never-ending hot food and more. Carnival is an explosion of color and vibrant life, and you’ll find that there’s nowhere better to celebrate it than in the Caribbean. From Aruba to Antigua, Belize to Cuba, the US Virgin Islands to Belize, Carnival is one must-experi...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Friday 05 February 2016 - 5:44 pm | General Caribbean
An Overview of Different Countries in the Caribbean

An Overview of Different Countries in the Caribbean

The Caribbean contains over 5,000 islands, cays, islets and reefs, and is actually made up of numerous different countries and national territories. An important part of planning your Caribbean holidays is understanding a little bit about the countries that make up the area. The US Virgin Islands We’ll start our discussion with a look at the US Virgin Islands, the destination of choice for US ...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Friday 05 February 2016 - 5:43 pm | General Caribbean
An Introduction to Caribbean Cuisine

An Introduction to Caribbean Cuisine

If you’ll be planning a trip to any of the many tropical Caribbean islands, you’re in for an amazing time. These islands celebrate a wealth of history, heritage and culture. From song and dance to historic locations and more, you’ll find you have an incredible diversity of things to enjoy. One of those you’ll certainly not want to miss is Caribbean cuisine. The Caribbean islands are home t...
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Nishant Khiani
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Friday 05 February 2016 - 5:41 pm | General Caribbean
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