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Visit Smith Bay Beach — A Hidden Gem On The East End

Visit Smith Bay Beach — A Hidden Gem On The East End

Smith Bay Beach — a 21-acre park located just off Route 38 —is home to an intriguing assortment of plants, birds and marine life. For decades, the sleepy area just off the beaten path on the road to Red Hook was known to locals as Lindquist. Over time, the isolated shoreline became ever-more popular with local groups keeping it clean and inviting.

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Check Out The View — And History — At Drake’s Seat

Check Out The View — And History — At Drake’s Seat

Traditionally, Drake’s Seat is an ideal spot to watch the sunset. It is also well known as the place where the Caribbean Sea joins the Atlantic Ocean. Legend has it (and locals swear) that 16th century explorer, Sir Francis Drake, regularly perched himself on the overlook bearing his name to keep an eye out for enemy ships.

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PRICKLY PEAR — TROPICAL PLANT AND AN ISLAND, TOO

PRICKLY PEAR — TROPICAL PLANT AND AN ISLAND, TOO

A genus of flowering plants in the cactus family, the prickly pear is known for its flavorful fruit and showy flowers. Prickly pear cacti are native to the Western Hemisphere and flourish throughout Caribbean. Prickly Pear also is the name of a lush, uninhabited island in the British Virgin Islands. Although the island has no permanent residents, it has a beach bar, restaurant and recreational water sports facilities.

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Whiskey Business Serves Up Tropical Garden Vibes

Whiskey Business Serves Up Tropical Garden Vibes

Join island residents and visitors enjoying lunch or dinner and creative cocktails in a lush tropical garden at Whiskey Business Bar & Grill. An authentic whiskey bar — a first on St. Thomas —they feature “feel good food” including build-your-own burgers. Daily specials, too.

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Magens Bay Named “Best Beach In The Caribbean”

Magens Bay Named “Best Beach In The Caribbean”

Magens Bay Beach is no stranger to global media attention. Recently, The Caribbean Journal gave the 2021 Travelers Choice Award for “Best Beach in the Caribbean” to Magens Bay — at it’s located just a half mile from Flamboyan Resort.

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When the Sun Goes Down, Coqui Come Out

When the Sun Goes Down, Coqui Come Out

In the early evening, if you take a stroll around the lush grounds at Flamboyan Resort, you’ll hear the distinctly enchanting sounds of the coqui. 
Pronounced ko-KEE, its name reflects the sing-song sounds made by the tiny male tree frog when serenading a prospective soulmate.

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Coral World Showcases the Magic of Sea Life

Coral World Showcases the Magic of Sea Life

Coral World Ocean Park is one of the most popular attractions on the island of St. Thomas — for many good reasons. With its aquariums, observatories, sea life encounters and water activities, Coral World provides an array of opportunities to experience the magical...

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