St. Thomas info
Things To Know:
St. Thomas is located in the Lesser Antilles, 1,600 miles south, south east of New York City; 1,100 east, southeast of Miami; 70 miles of San Juan. St. Thomas and its nearby neighbor St. John, lay between the Atlantic and the Caribbean.
Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgins, is one of the most breathtaking harbors in the world and the most visited port in the Caribbean.
The liveliest island of the three U.S. Virgins, and, perhaps, the liveliest in the Caribbean, with attractions including everything from sightseeing and shopping to sailing, swimming, snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, and kayaking.
Fort Christian is the oldest standing structure on St. Thomas that was built between the years 1666 and 1680 with additions in 1874. It served as the center of the first Danish settlement and the fort survived fires and hurricanes that devastated much of the town of Charlotte Amalie in the 18th and 19th centuries.
There are many West Indian dialects which you may hear, most of them are predominantly English based.
The U.S. Virgin Islands enjoy warm sunny weather year-round. The average winter temperature is 77ºF (25ºC), and the average summer temperature is 82ºF (28ºC). Tip: The Caribbean sun is intense, cotton clothes are the best choice for staying cool and remember to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen.
GETTING TO ST. THOMAS:
Cyril E. King International Airport (STT)
The Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) is a public airport located at No. 70 Lindbergh Bay on the southwestern side of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands - approximately two miles west of the capital city, Charlotte Amalie.
Major Airlines
What U.S. airports offer nonstop flights to St. Thomas?
Flights depart from airports that include New York, Boston, Chicago, Dulles, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Charlotte, Minneapolis/St. Paul and San Juan.
What airlines fly to Cyril E. King Airport?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, JetBlue, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Seaborne Airlines.
How far is St. Thomas from New York by plane?
Nonstop flights from either John F. Kennedy International or Newark Liberty International airports take about four hours to reach St. Thomas. The distance to St. Thomas is 1,627 miles from JFK and 1,647 miles from Newark.
On Island Transportation
There are several ways to get around St. Thomas, including:
- Taxi: Taxi drivers are available at the airport and can provide tours of the island. Taxi rates are based on destination and regulated by the US Virgin Islands Taxi Commission.
- Car rental: Major car rental agencies are located at the Cyril E. King Airport (STT). Sedans are a popular choice because they are less expensive to rent. Jeeps are also popular, especially if you're staying on an unfinished road or want to visit secret beaches.
- Bus: A full-service bus line operates throughout St. Thomas.
- Private transportation: Private transportation services can be arranged from the airport.
- Open-air safari buses: Some taxi drivers run "dollar rides" in safari buses.
- Ferry: Ferries are the most efficient way to get to St. John or the British Virgin Islands.
- Cruise: St. Thomas is one of the busiest cruise ports in the Caribbean. Large cruise ships dock at the West Indian Company Dock (WICO), Havensight, and the Austin "Babe" Monsanto Marine Facility in Crown Bay.
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