Top Reasons to Go

Shop till you drop: Find great deals on duty-free jewelry, timepieces, and electronics along Charlotte Amalie's Main Street—but don't forget to pick up some locally made crafts as well.

Tell fish stories: Go in search of magnificent blue marlins and other trophy-worthy fish in the waters around St. Thomas from June through October.

Get your sea legs: Charter a yacht (or just take a regularly scheduled day sail) to cruise between the islands any time of year, or join the St. Thomas International Regatta in March. It's also a short hop over to the British Virgin Islands from St. Thomas.

Hit the links: Play through the "Devil's Triangle," an intimidating cliff-side trio of holes at Mahogany Run Golf Course.

Take a dip: Swim at Magens Bay, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.