About St.Thomas

About St. Thomas and the US Virgin Islands

St. Thomas has all the tropical flair of an international Caribbean destination, yet all the benefits of being a US territory. The currency is the US dollar, and island infrastructure follows US health and safety standards.

The United States Virgin Islands are known as America’s first paradise. St. Thomas is located in one of the most picturesque geographical areas in the world.

Accessibility

St. Thomas is one of the most accessible islands in the Caribbean. Air service to St. Thomas is
among the best to any Caribbean destination. Our main airport is Cyril E. King International
Airport, which receives daily non-stop flights from most of the U.S. major airlines including American Airlines, United, Continental, Delta, Spirit, and US Airways. This airport allows easy access and non-stop service from Chicago, Detroit, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Charlotte, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and San Juan.

Something for everyone

From taking advantage of the Caribbean’s best duty free shopping, to walking tours, art
galleries, historical sites, eco-kayaking tours, deep sea fishing, snorkeling and diving to golf and spa...to hiking the Virgin Islands National Park and exploring the island’s history and
architecture or just relaxing and enjoying a beautiful beach ...and more! There is truly
something for all visitors to enjoy while in the US Virgin Islands.

A Quick History of the US Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands were named by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1493. He was so impressed by the beauty and large number of islands, that he named them for St. Ursula and her 11,000 virgins.

The legend of St. Ursula is drawn from a story where the beautiful daughter of an ancient
British king was killed along with her hand-maidens by a pagan prince whose attentions
She spurned.