Top things to do

Gracious owner Evelyn has decorated her cute-as-a-button teahouse with pretty china from her worldly travels. Try local bush tea – three-tea tastings are a fine option – alongside a a coconut tart or slice of rum ca…

Part of protected Smith Bay Park, this narrow strand is a beauty all right: calm, true-blue water laps the soft white sand, while several cays shimmer in the distance. Hollywood has filmed several commercials here. …

Set in a large, open-air pavilion overlooking the broad shore at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, festive Iggie's is beloved for its conch fritters with mango dipping sauce, grilled fish and rum-soaked Voodoo Juice served …

It may be a frame shack in the middle of a paved parking lot, but Duffy’s creates its legendary, tiki-themed atmosphere with high-volume rock and crowds in shorts and tank tops. The people-watching is excellent and …

Coki is on a protected cove at the entrance to Coral World marine park. The snorkeling is excellent with lots of fish action, and you can dive from the shore with gear from the on-site dive shop. The narrow beach cr…

This funky sea ramblers’ place is a patio protected by a roof of old sails and tarps. Locals rave about the flavorful dishes coming from the little kitchen, such as the Trinidad 'bake' sandwiches and shrimp creole. …

This beyond-the-norm sports bar lets you sip a decent beer selection and cheap bourbon drinks while munching juicy burgers and thick, hand-cut fries in view of boats bobbing in the harbor. Also on the menu: funnel c…

Small and hammock-strewn, this west-facing beach in front of the eponymous resort could hardly be more tranquil. It’s an excellent place to snorkel with equipment rented from the resort’s water-sports operation. Kid…

Sapphire is among St Thomas' prettiest white-sand beaches, and as such, it draws a big tourist crowd. Amenities include water-sports rentals (windsurfers, snorkel gear, kayaks), bathrooms and a bar-restaurant. There…

A re-creation of an Irish pub, Molly’s has a huge menu, from omelets to shepherd’s pie to veggie lasagna. Lots of boaters shuffle in to watch sports on overhead TVs and cool off with a brew and meal at the bar.