If you're an inexperienced diver, or visiting St. Thomas with family, then Coral World Ocean Park is a great way to explore the ocean without needing scuba skills. Built on the ocean's edge, the attractions are fed with water from the warm sea, so you can see marine life in its natural habitat. An interactive aquarium, you can get up close to stingrays and sea turtles, helping the zookeepers with feeding time. There are plunge tanks where you can swim with sharks safely, and an underwater observatory, where exotic marine life is just inches away.
St. Thomas' enviable position in the Caribbean Sea means it's the perfect spot for water activities. When you book a St. Thomas vacation rental, consider hiring a boat so you can explore the small surrounding islands. Greater St. James is just a short sail away, with mooring spots for snorkeling and isolated beaches to discover, or visit Thatch Caye, just a mile from St. Thomas, which is a great spot to catch lobsters and enjoy soft, white sands. There are regular ferries to nearby St. John, the site of the Virgin Islands National Park, with peaceful bays to discover.
St. Thomas enjoys year-round sunshine with temperatures in the high-80s to low-90s, and warm seas in all seasons. December to March are peak times for the island, and popular months to book St. Thomas vacation rentals, as rainfall is low. However, the shoulder months of November and April to June offer excellent deals, and generally only short bursts of rainfall to break up the sunny days. Between July and October, the island can be quiet, due to hurricane season, and, although it's hot, there are long periods of rain, leading to a humid atmosphere.
Most travelers visit St. Thomas for its beaches, which are generally long and flat, with lightly-colored sands and clear seas. Just off the coast, there are large coral reefs bursting with marine life, and even if you only snorkel in shallow waters, you're likely to come across a school of colorful fish or a friendly sea turtle. However, it's worth drying off and venturing inland, where there are a handful of hiking trails through the hilly forests, giving you a vantage point over the island, with views from coast to coast.
The nearest airport is in St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base), located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King), which is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.
St. Thomas boasts numerous fun-filled attractions for adults and kids of all ages. Vacation rentals are available near places like Blackbeard’s Castle, a hilltop watchtower with a Blackbeard sculpture and walking tours, and Fort Christian, a historic fortification dating back to the 1600s. You'll also like Water Island, a compact island with recreational beaches, hiking and biking trails, and historic forts.
Couples looking for a romantic retreat have endless options in St. Thomas. Vacation homes can be found near places like Magens Bay, a white-sand beach with nearby concessions and swimming and watersports, and SkyRide to Paradise Point, a gondola ride to an observation area with scenic view of the bay. You'll also like Coki Beach, a white-sand beach with aqua water for snorkeling.
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