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The most popular, and most populated, of the Virgin Islands boasts the most beautiful beaches and some of the best sailing and fishing in the Caribbean. St. Thomas, called the "melting pot," is a blend of foreign influences, duty-free shops loaded with tourists searching out Gucci bags and French perfumes, and very friendly locals who will captivate you with their lilting West Indian-accented advice. The island isn't large: only 13 miles long and three miles wide, an easy day's trip around to see the countryside. Blue Beard's Beach Club & Villas is one of the better beaches on the south shore, and the hotel's main house, perched above the sugary-white stretch of sand, affords a magical view.
Rooms are oversized, some with sleeping lofts and all with air- conditioning, cable television and VCRs. Breakfast is included in the room rate. The Rogues Galley Restaurant offers a West Indian menu. You'll be in for a real treat if you sample the fungi (deep fried cornmeal dumplings) or the callaloo, a thick soup with greens and crab, spiced with pepper and okra. And who can resist the Cruzan rum? At night, you can hear calypso and steel band sounds while the dance floor is alive with swaying bodies.
Sunfish, Hobie Cats, and all sorts of boats are available, as well as charters and the day sails. You can even book a schooner. Other activities include scuba diving, tennis, and outstanding sport fishing. The best blue marlin months are between June and August, while wahoo, bonita, and allison tuna are caught year-round. |
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