| As you plan your trip to St. Thomas, you will | | | | |
| probably find that one of the favorite | | | | Just east of the capital city of Charlotte |
| activities for St. Thomas vacations is | | | | Amalie is another tourist favorite, |
| duty-free shopping in Charlotte Amalie. While | | | | Bluebeard's Castle. Though local legend |
| shopping and walking the streets of this | | | | states that the structure was built by the |
| colonial capital might be a great start to a | | | | famous pirate to commemorate his love of |
| St. Thomas vacation, St. Thomas tourism | | | | Mercedita, the stone tower was actually |
| certainly has more to offer than simple | | | | constructed by Danish colonists in 1689 as a |
| shopping and dining. From the historic | | | | watchtower for nearby Fort Christian. |
| colonial sites scattered throughout the | | | | Connected to this site is the complex know as |
| island to the natural beauty of the | | | | Frederiksberg, a residence erected after the |
| Caribbean, St. Thomas has something to offer | | | | colonial government sold the land in 1818. |
| any type of tourist. You and your family can | | | | Today, the buildings serve as one of the most |
| embark on exotic underwater adventures, or | | | | unique architectural sites in the Caribbean. |
| ride a cable car to the top of a Caribbean | | | | |
| peak. The possibilities are endless in St. | | | | The highest point in St. Thomas, the 1,542 |
| Thomas. | | | | foot peak of St. Peter Mountain, was once |
| | | | used by the U.S. government as a |
| A favorite of families, the Coral World Ocean | | | | communications station. Today, this scenic |
| Park features over five acres of aquariums, | | | | overlook features shops and restaurants that |
| pools, hiking trails and observatories. | | | | look down upon Drake's passage - the |
| Feeding shows and snorkeling expeditions | | | | legendary site believed to have been a |
| allow children to interact with some of the | | | | lookout for Sir Francis Drake spying on the |
| Caribbean's most interesting sea creatures. | | | | Spanish Armada - and the surrounding Virgin |
| For the daring tourist, the site even offers | | | | Islands. Another great location for that |
| parasailing and a swim-with-sharks program. | | | | perfect Caribbean view is The St. Thomas |
| Also for lovers of marine life, the high-tech | | | | Skyride to Paradise Point. The aerial cable |
| submarine tour - Atlantis XV - allows | | | | car at the site takes you up 700 feet in less |
| tourists to coast through coral reefs and | | | | than 7 minutes with stunning scenery along |
| observe numerous types of fish, turtles and | | | | the way. At the top you will find a number of |
| other Caribbean creatures. Your tour guide | | | | fun shops and restaurants, all of which |
| will point out interesting and rare species | | | | feature amazing views of Charlotte Amalie |
| along the way. | | | | harbor. |