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Do you own a rash guard? Or two, or three, or four? Chances are, if you’re familiar with them, you’ve got more than just one at the ready for your next beach day.     For the uninitiated, rash guards are athletic-type shirts that come in both long and short sleeves. Typically made of nylon,…

We’re excited to share that you are now able to not only book your kayak, hike, and snorkel tours on our website, but boating trips too! We’ve partnered with local tour and activity providers to offer you fun boating excursions while you’re in the US Virgin Islands. Our goal is to make our website a…

Welcome to the new Virgin Islands EcoTours booking site! If you’ve landed here on this blog post, you may notice things look a little different around here. We’ve just finished upgrading our website and wanted to introduce you to some new features.     We made some changes to make booking your island adventures easier…

Here at VI EcoTours, we’re always looking for more opportunities for fun in the sun and sea. Our water sports rentals are all geared to maximize on the natural beauty paradise has to offer. We currently have kayaks, snorkel gear, and stand-up paddle boards that you can rent on both St. Thomas and St. John…

Hard seltzers have been all the rage for the past couple of years, so we couldn’t be more excited to see our beloved local island brewery jumping into the mix with a seltzer creation of their own. St. John Brewers has just released their newest concoction – Love City Hard Seltzer. Their version of hard…

We couldn’t be more excited to share that The Moorings yacht charter company is opening up their base on St. Thomas for charters in the US Virgin Islands. As we shared in our recent post, “Top 5 USVI Day Charter Boat Stops” there is so much more to see via boat these days than ever…

We were so honored to recently be featured in the leader in island travel, Caribbean Journal. If you’re not familiar with their site, they’re a fantastic resource for all things Caribbean, covering everything from destination-specific news/activities, rum guides, and much more. If you’re not already subscribed to their newsletter, we’d definitely recommend joining.    …

We’re so excited to share that Bikinis Dockside Bar & Grill is officially OPEN on St. Thomas. This new eatery is the sister restaurant to Bikinis on the Beach, located on Honeymoon Beach, St. John. Our new concept is waterfront dining right inside the unique ecosystem, which allows diners to experience the natural beauty of…

In the past, the great majority of boating days that started in the US Virgin Islands headed straight over to the British Virgin Islands. It’s a lot of fun to cross over an invisible territory line and explore a different country, all within one day out on the water. And for many years, the BVI…

Are you planning an island escape for 2021? If so, you’re in luck – we have a unique vacation package available to you for a limited time! A beautiful condo, located on Cowpet Bay at the Yacht Club on St. Thomas, has just come back on the market and is available for both long and…

We’re excited to share that there’s a new restaurant opening on St. Thomas. Join us starting December 26th in the Mangrove Lagoon to welcome Bikinis Dockside Bar & Grill! Our Bikinis on the Beach eatery on Honeymoon Beach, St. John has been a popular spot for many years, so we’re excited to bring the Bikinis…

As the temperatures get colder up north, we know you’re missing your favorite islands more than ever. And guess what? We miss you too! This year has been a rough one on us all. If you’re comfortable with traveling and are looking for an escape, we’d love to invite you to come join us in…