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When in the US Virgin Islands, you’ll likely be spending more time in nature that you have while living and/or traveling elsewhere. In fact, that’s what most people find so fun about being here! One of our favorite things is definitely getting to interact with the island wildlife. From seabirds, to lizards, to all those…

Do you know what’s one of the things we hear the most from our guests who join us on one of our Mangrove Lagoon tours? They’re SO GLAD they took time during their stay on St. Thomas to explore beyond the beach.   *photo via @trackopotamus (IG)   The same goes for those who reside…

This past year, Bikinis on the Beach Bar & Grill has become one of the most popular lunch spots on St. John. Our prime location on breathtaking Honeymoon Beach, along with crave-able island eats such as tropical tacos, wraps, and more, means we’ve served up thousands of happy lunches in the sand.     One…

The pristine beaches of St. John are one of the island’s top attractions. The signature combination of verdant green hills, white sand, and clear, turquoise water can’t be beat. Everyone who visits the island and everyone who lives on the island unanimously agrees that there’s no better way to spend a day than at the…

The next time you find yourself sitting at your desk while it’s snowing outside, wishing you could be back in the Virgin Islands, we’ve got just the solution for you. Now, you can visit St. John anytime you like – virtually – with our brand new webcam on Honeymoon Beach! We’re so excited to share…

If you’re looking for unique things to do while you’re on the island of St. Thomas, we definitely recommend that you take some time to explore beyond the beach. Sure, the USVI are home to some of the most spectacular beaches you’ll ever visit, but there is also a lot more to see that’s not…

The US Virgin Islands are an incredibly fun, easy place to go snorkeling. Between St. Thomas and St. John, there are countless snorkel sites to check out with varying experiences and marine life to see. For example, we offer tours in both the mangroves and coral reefs, each unique in their biodiversity and worth checking…

As the top kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling tour operator in the US Virgin Islands, we meet a lot of people coming to join us for tours on both St. Thomas and St. John. And while most of our guests are excited to get in the water and see some fish, we also meet guests who…

  Have you ever been snorkeling with sea turtles? We’re fortunate that in the US Virgin Islands, there are plenty of opportunities to see these miraculous creatures up close. While you can definitely get lucky and spot a sea turtle when snorkeling just about anywhere in the USVI, there are a few snorkel spots, in…

Ever since we added our first beach cabana to Honeymoon Beach, it’s been booked solid. We immediately knew we had to add a few more to give others the opportunity to take advantage of this added feature to their St. John beach day. The private cabanas are in high demand because they provide shade, and…

Have you been snorkeling in the mangroves yet? Exploring this protected ecosystem is a rare treat. Most visitors (and even residents!) to the Virgin Islands do their snorkeling around some of our islands’ stunning coral reefs, completely missing out on the mangrove habitat, which is a special experience and quite different than a reef snorkel….

Thinking about taking a last minute trip to the Virgin Islands over the next couple of months? While the months of August, September, and October are the height of hurricane season, if you plan accordingly, you can reap the benefits of traveling during this slower time of year. Here are our top 4 reasons why…