This trio of islands each offer something a little different. St. Thomas is the busy cruise port, resorts, and shopping mecca. St. Croix has more history and fewer resorts. And St. John is mostly national park, along with a mix of fancy upscale and budget camping resorts. A little something for everyone!
cover photo: Reinhard Link
Josh Duncan The smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands – just seven miles long and three miles wide (roughly 11 by five kilometers) and with a permanent population just under 99,000 – is the favorite of some because it´s less developed and more pristine-feeling than St. Croix and St. Thomas. Some of its highlights include:read post
Read more…The Manor House, which is still in use today, was built in 1653 by the Knights of Malta. The sugar mill, constructed in 1733, now serves as a venue for weddings. Former slave quarters dating back 250 years provide lodging. It’s not often a visit to a destination hotel includes a history tour spanning several centuries. But history permeates the grounds of The Buccaneer on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Just a ten minute drive from island capital Christiansted, it was opened by Douglas…
Read more…Hurricane-affected countries are rebounding after last September’s devastation by Irma and Maria. The least affected countries are at or near normality, while the worst hit ones, which recorded decreases ranging from -18 percent to -7 percent in 2017, continue to make progress, five months after the storms. The following is an update on the progress of some of the worst hit destinations as provided by the countries, along with the hotel picture made available by the Caribbean Hotel and…
Read more…A cruise holiday is ideal for sitting back and relaxing. However, the destinations you stop at are typically full of more exciting experiences than lying on the beach. If the wildlife plays a big part of decision, we have put together a list of the best cruise destinations for spotting wildlife. read post
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The World on Wheels continues to explore St. Croix. On today's new report, it's an encounter beer drinkers making big pigs out of themselves, see where Columbus landed, and end the day with dancing giants -with all new pics and video, too. "You Beer Swilling Pig!"...and Other Island Stories
Udall Point...this little rocky outcropping at the extreme eastern end of St. Croix is where the sun's rays first hit the United States each day. There's even a large, new-ageish monument to this effect there. We start today's brand-new report at The World on Wheels there before heading off for drinks and posing with the Captain and then hitting the warm waters of the Caribbean...Far Flung Points, Posers, and All the Beaches Inbetween.
This week's all-new Cocktail Hour is an island-wide pub crawl of sorts as we suss out all the unique opportunities for libations on the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Today at The World on Wheels...filmed on location...it's the Drinking Tour of St. Croix.
I'm breaking most of my travel rules by booking a budget trip to the Caribbean with our brand new reports on St. Croix at The World on Wheels. Will it work and what will we find? Will it be a Dream Vacation or a Nightmare?
JOURNALIST SEEKS TROPICAL HOTELS FOR POSSIBLE FRONT PAGE
Needed ASAP -- For a possible major metro front page feature, journalist seeks hotels in warm climes that have seen a recent uptick in guests from New England escaping the cold. Will need to interview guests and file story by Feb. 4th. Contact patriciaborns@comcast.net.
St. Croix and St. Thomas get a Tripatini blog shout-out in the recent Best Caribbean Shopping Off the Beaten Path, Part 2!
The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, an all-inclusive resort on St. Thomas, is offering up to 50% off on bookings this fall.
The winter deals aren't quite that good but they're even more remarkable: some 30% discounts during Christmas break (one caveat: they're assuming you can find a flight that week, which isn't necessarily easy).
After January 2, the Wyndham's offering a Winter Sale & Early Booking Bonus with 30% off all-inclusive rates for stays up to five nights and a 30 percent discount plus one free night for stays of six nights or more. http://www.sugarbaywyndham.com/
Tags: caribbean deals, resort deals, St. Thomas deals, U.S. Virgin Islands deals, Wyndham Sugar Bay deal
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