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- Explore the beauty of white-sand beaches and the Caribbean breeze at one of the many beaches that surround the island. Choose from Sapphire Beach for exciting water sports, Coki Beach for nightlife, Magens Beach which is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, or Lindquist Beach for peaceful island vibes. Locals and guests will agree that there is no better feeling in St. Thomas than a day spent splashing in the water and lazing in the sand.
- Take a guided tour of Hassel Island. The island was once a peninsula of St. Thomas and was called “Orkanhullet.” It holds a great history that dates back to early tribal civilizations. In the 1600s, the island was visited by John Smith on his voyage to Jamestown, Virginia. He wrote in his diary about the native inhabitants of the island. The French Revolution and The Napoleonic Wars played a role on this island having stationed members of the British West India Regiments. Lastly, in the 19th century, Hassel prevailed for shipping and free trade throughout the Caribbean islands. Guests that visit Hassel Island can tour this historic place and learn more in depth about the significance of the island in St. Thomas.
- Learn more about the island’s pirate history with a nighttime kayak tour filled with spooky tales and ghost stories. Pirates have always been a topic of interest for many historians and a fascinating subject to learn more about, especially after pop culture films such as Pirates of the Caribbean. Pirates were real in the Virgin Islands and most prevalent in the 1600s-1700s. This was considered to be the “Golden Age of Piracy” and St. Thomas served as a major base for English ships. As a big base in the Caribbean Islands, pirates frequented this island and it is even rumored that the infamous Blackbeard, Edward Teach had been on the island. On this special nighttime kayak tour, guests will explore the Mangrove Lagoon, experience a picturesque sunset and listen to these incredible stories told by local experts.