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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
The most cosmopolitan isle of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas offers pristine white-sand beaches, a lush mountain interior, and bustling ports. Visit the charming harbor town of Charlotte Amalie to shop for designer clothing and one-of-a-kind artwork. Stay with Inspirato at Villa Picara, a four-bedroom home nestled at the tip of Peterborg Peninsula, boasting a 24-foot swimming pool and sweeping ocean views.
Paradise Delivered
One of the most developed islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas beckons with white-sand beaches, a lush mountain interior, and bustling towns. Visit the lively port of Charlotte Amalie to peruse designer boutiques and art galleries (no sales tax here!), tucked into the pastel-hued, 18th-century buildings surrounding the harbor. Main Street is the place to shop for island trinkets, handicrafts, and souvenirs. Don’t miss Magens Bay, one of the best beaches on the island, a postcard-worthy stretch of sugary sand where you can swim and snorkel in the warm Caribbean waters.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airport
Cyril E. King Airport (STT) -
Currency
U.S. dollar -
Language
English -
Time Zone
Same as NYC -
Average Temperature
84℉ in summer; 79℉ in winter
Destination Highlights
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Lindquist Beach
Known as one of St. Thomas’s most beautiful beaches, Lindquist Beach sits amid a protected, 21-acre preserve called Smith Bay Park. Enjoy warm, turquoise water and shallow tide pools.
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Fort Christian
One of the oldest-standing structures in the Virgin Islands, Fort Christian dates back to the 15th century, when it was operated by the Danish military. Learn more about the island’s history in the fort museum.
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Drake’s Seat
Take in sweeping views of the coastline from Drake’s Seat, named after 16th-century British explorer Sir Francis Drake, who—according to legend—once perched here to watch his fleet in Magens Bay below.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your St. Thomas Vacation
St. Thomas enjoys a mild year-round climate—slightly warmer in the summer months and slightly cooler in the winter months, with temperatures hovering around the mid-70s and low 80s most of the year. From September to November, the island receives the most rain, with an average precipitation in the fall around five inches per month. On average, the driest months on St. Thomas are February and March.
