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After writing about Five Things to Do During Your Trip To Tortola, B.V.I., I thought it would only be fitting for me to do a companion post about where I ACTUALLY grew up: St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.

I always get asked what there is to do in the Virgin Islands when traveling there on vacation. Since I was just there, here are five easy must-does when you take your own trip!

1. Have Brunch at Sugar Bay Resort and Spa

The view while we ate at Manor House at Sugar Bay Resort

First off let me admit that I deleted most of the photos for this post by mistake (phone difficulties). Thank God for Foursquare or else I wouldn’t have been able to download the shots I took and uploaded! *whew*. Anyhoo … a couple years ago my mom and I took a few friends out the Sugar Bay for Sunday brunch in the Mangrove Restaurant down near the pool and beach.  It was awesome, so we wanted to take hubby there during out past trip but thought they only did it on Sundays. Turns out we were wrong, and they have brunch daily in the Manor House in the main hotel building!  Definitely call to verify times. The menu included all the typical American-breakfast favorites (which you may really be happy to see because they are hard to come by in the V.I. lol) and of course, incredible views.  More information at SugarBayResortandSpa.com

2. Take a day trip St. John

image: soulofamerica.com

I already spoke about St. John, U.S.V.I. in my post about things to do from the British Virgin Islands … but it warrents mentioning again (can you tell I love St. John?).  Take a ferry from Red Hook or downtown Charlotte Amalie to Cruz Bay, St. John and spend the day taking in all that the island has to offer. There’s Mongoose Junction and Wharfside Village shopping right off the dock, or take a quick taxi ride to Truck Bay Beach. What about heading over to Caneel Bay Resort and having dinner and drinks or better yet spend the night there and make it an overnight trip! More information at VisitUSVI.com/StJohn

3. Spend a Morning at Coral World Ocean Park

image: coralworldvi.com

Coral World has been around for eons! When I was growing up it consisted of the white dome-shaped observatory tower pictured above. Now that tower is just one of the expansive displays in the park. You can see sharks, sea turtles, sea lions, sting rays, star fish, and iguanas up close and personal (actually way too up close and personal for the iguanas in my opinion LOL).  Definitely spend a morning or an afternoon leisurely perusing the exhibits and taking in the tranquil views of Coki Point Beach.  More information: CoralWorldVI.com.

4. Shop Till You Drop at Yacht Haven Grand Marina

Moi at Yacht Haven waiting for my
mom to stop shopping *never* LOL

When I was growing up Yacht Haven was a posh marina and resort; I was even a flower girl in a wedding there. Then something happened and it dropped off and became run down. Well recently it has been revived beyond its former glory with upscale shops like Gucci, BCBG Max Azria, and White House Black Market as well as great eateries to choose from (I highly recommend Fat Turtle *yummers*).   To top it off you get views of amazing yachts, the cruise ships docked at Havensight Mall, and downtown Charlotte Amalie. You can’t beat that!  More information at YachtHavenGrande.com.

5. Catch a Show at Reichhold Center for the Arts

I wish I worked at Riechhold, point blank. When I was growing up I attended many shows and concerts there and also performed there several times with the V.I. School of Dance (you didn’t know that huh?). My high school graduation was also held here.  Every time I go home I go there and just walk around. I love that place; it makes my spirit happy.  It depends on the time of the year but definitely call them up or visit the box office to see what shows they have during your trip, then go! I did this once and ended up seeing a pretty sweet performance by Dance Brazil. More information at ReichholdCenter.com

Bonus {’cause I’m so helpful lOL}

• Have dinner at XO Bistro. Everything I tasted there was so delicious!
• Spend a day basking in the sun and waves at Magens Bay Beach: my FAVORITE place on the PLANET.
• Visit Fort Christian in downtown. I spend many days here as an art student. Many.
• Take the tram up to Paradise Point and have drinks overlooking downtown. I’ve never been, but you go ’cause I’ve heard it is awesome!

There’s so much more to do on St. Thomas, definitely explore and let me know if you did any of the things on this list!

Until next time Glam Fam I wish you

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