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The US Virgin Islands are
considered the most desirable
Caribbean real estate
for good reason. Not only is it scarce, it is a true
paradise. Whether you're just visiting or thinking of
buying some
real estate
here such as a home or a condo, you'll enjoy the sites
and sounds of the
Virgin Islands.
From beaches to mountain top vistas, St Thomas, St John
and St Croix offer a lot to see and enjoy.
Some of the most enjoyable and
popular siteseeing opportunities are above the water and
below it. If you're not a scuba diver, there's still a
number of locations where you can see and even touch
underwater life. Many of the popular sites are in St
Thomas, particularly the more civilized ones, and some
of the best natural sites are in St Johns and St Croix.
It's a wonderful place to vacation. Several airlines
offer
Virgin Island Flights
and major cruise operators offer
Virgin Island Cruises.
With over a million and a half
visitors each year, the top tourist destination in the
Virgin Islands is without a doubt St. Thomas. And the
top spot in the St Thomas is the
Charlotte Amalie Harbor.
Here is where Cruise ships traversing the Caribbean
dock, and where you'll find a beautiful, historic town
with many shops and great restaurants. The nightlife is
also a big attraction here and you'll enjoy viewing the
harbor at night and surrounding countryside. Shopping is
big in Charlotte Amalie and tourists from the Cruise
Ships are drawn like magnets to find unique Caribbean
art items and electronic merchandise because it is duty
free.
Historic Charlotte
Amalie's attractions include Fort Christian located
right on the waterfront. This 330 year old brick
fortress was building by the Danish who once owned St.
Thomas before it was sold to the US in 1917. The fort
has a small museum which highlights St Thomas' past.
Kids can go inside the jail cells and climb stairs and
just get a real feel for what life was like centuries
ago in the Caribbean.
Bluebeard's Castle
and
Blackbeard's Castle
are two fortresses built years ago by the Danes. They
got their names from the pirates that used the stone
towers as lookouts. They would lie in waiting for
passing ships and launch an attack. Blackbeard's castle
is at the top of Government Hill. Both castles have
accommodations.
If you're looking for some
exercise, an old staircase called 99 steps leads up the
hillside for a great view of the town. At the top of the
steps you'll find Government House and the old
Bluebeard's Castle Tower,
which is now a great St Thomas Hotel. Seven Arches
museum has artwork depicting life in past centuries and
it's all inside an old West Indian style house.
The St Thomas Sky Ride or
Paradise Point Tram
way is well worth the visit. You can ride a cable car to
the top of a 700 foot hill for some great views. You'll
find some fun activities and a restaurant at the top and
there's a hiking trail too.
If you like aquariums,
you won't be disappointed with Coral World on St Thomas.
Here you can get close to local marine life including
sharks, sear turtles, stingrays, crabs, and sea
anemones. There is an opportunity for you (called
SeaTrekkin) to wear a special helmet and actually go
under the water much like a scuba diver can. You walk on
the bottom of the aquarium tank guided by a railing to
get a real undersea experience. Coral World is good fun
for both adults and kids.
Carnival is the island's
big cultural event. It happens in April and is a
celebration of life in the Caribbean.
USVI Condo Rentals
Experience the privacy of your own
vacation condo
on the most romantic islands in the Caribbean. Make your
holiday extra special with
luxury condo
rentals. Whether close to sea or high on the
mountainside, we can help you find the luxury condo
rentals to make your holiday an enjoyable one. There are
plenty of condos and villas available in Charlotte
Amalie. There is a large selection of affordable
cottages, private villas, and luxury mansions across St
Thomas for a great
St Thomas vacation
experience. The key to finding the good ones is to call
Sauter & Associates. We have the experience and
knowledge of the
USVI condo rentals
market and can find the right accommodation for you.
Sauter & Associate is your leading authority on
USVI real estate.
Sauter specializes in St. Thomas Condos, St. Thomas
Homes and other prized
St. Thomas real estate.
There are homes with gorgeous mountainside views yet
close to warm, sandy tropical beaches
Consulting on
Corporate Naming
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