most have sea views and direct beach access, as well as private patios or balconies. the polished rooms come with free wi-fi, cable tv and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. water sports and regular entertainment are available. breakfast is available for a fee. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. overlooking bolongo bay, this informal beachfront resort is 2 km from the mangrove lagoon nature reserve and 7 km from circa-1679 blackbeard's castle. a casual poolside restaurant offers sea views, and there's an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar Cyril E. King Airport 23 min
Cinnamon Bay (1 hr 2) Bay with a white sand beach, a small cay for snorkeling & open-air ruins of an 1800s plantation. Fort Christian (12 min) Historic fortification originally dating to the 1600s & built by Denmark & Norway. Salt Island (16 min) White-sand beach with aqua water for snorkeling, plus chair/umbrella rentals & refreshment stands. Blackbeard's Castle (14 min) Built in 1679, this hilltop watchtower features a 14-ft. Blackbeard sculpture & walking tours. Skyride to Paradise Point (12 min) Gondola rides 700 ft. up to an observation area with scenic views of the bay & a restaurant/bar. Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas (14 min) Second-oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, offering guided tours Oct–Jul. Drake's Seat (16 min) Parking is available at this popular lookout point with panoramic views of Magens Bay & the islands. Magens Bay Beach (21 min) Large, white-sand beach for swimming & water sports, with nearby concessions & equipment rentals. 99 Steps (13 min) Long brick staircase leading up a hill to a 17th-century watchtower known as Blackbeard's Castle. Coki Point Beach (16 min) Small, picturesque beach with calm, clear water & a rocky reef area popular for snorkeling. Virgin Islands National Park (51 min) Protected area with forest, beaches, mangroves & coral reefs, sustaining rich bird & marine life. Hassel Island (18 min) 135-acre island housing the ruins of 19th-century British fortifications & interpretive trails. Yacht Haven Grande (10 min) Coral World Ocean Park (17 min) Marine park with 5 acres of activities such as a touch pool, undersea observatory tower & aquariums. |