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A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Visiting St. John

Whether you're looking to visit for the day or to stay for the week, if you've never been, researching how to get to St. John can be confusing. The easiest way to get to St. John is by way of St. Thomas as it has an airport and is the hub for getting to most of the Virgin Islands. St. Thomas is also the closest neighboring island to St. John and provides many Transportation options to visit. The ...

Amit Mirpuri

Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect

Wednesday 09 March 2016 - 9:07 pm | Experience St. Thomas, Experience St. John | Used tags: boating, excursions, local guide, private charters, sailing, st. john, things to do in st. john, things to do in st. thomas, transportation

Red Hook: Restaurant Guide

Red Hook is located on the East End of the island, one of five locally designated regions of St. Thomas. If we had official regions, Red Hook would be the capital of the East End of St. Thomas, featuring restaurants, shops, markets, etc. If you’re staying on the East End, it is the most convenient dining option with the most selection. Red Hook is also one of two areas of the island that are rea...

Megan Carpenter

Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect

Friday 04 March 2016 - 8:58 pm | Restaurants | Used tags: dining, local guide, red hook, things to do in st. thomas

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Best Beaches

St. Thomas is home to over 40 beaches from shell-ridden shores to soft white sand, abundant coral and marine life to quiet and clear. While the island has many secret coves and strips of sand only accessible by boat or a hike off the beaten path, St. Thomas has over a dozen beaches, each with their own charm, that are easily accessible and available on Public Beach Hopping Tours and St Thomas Crui...

Megan Carpenter

Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect

Wednesday 02 March 2016 - 9:09 pm | Beaches | Used tags: beaches, local guide, snorkeling, things to do in st. thomas, tours

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...

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

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....