St. Thomas · US Virgin Islands

Sunrise on the South Shore: Island Life Stories from St. Thomas

Beaches, boat days to St. John and the BVI, jeep rides up to the lookouts, and the food and culture of the Virgin Islands — a Caribbean travel blog for living a little more island life.

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Two local crews we love for getting out and seeing the Virgin Islands.

Boats anchored around a floating bar in turquoise water, Virgin Islands Caribbean Blue Boat Charters

Boat charters · BoatRentalsVI.com

Caribbean Blue Boat Charters

Private, customised boat charters and tours from St. Thomas — “Pick your destination, we’ll take you there.”

  • Full-day charters, set tours and spontaneous outings
  • St. Thomas, St. John and the British Virgin Islands
  • Beach bars, snorkelling coves — or both
  • 35-foot Marlin motor boats with licensed captains

Book on BoatRentalsVI.com Call or text (340) 690-2583

A turquoise jeep parked on the beach with a paddleboard, St. Thomas Island Life Jeep Tours

Jeep tours · JeepToursVI.com

Island Life Jeep Tours

Private jeep tours of St. Thomas and St. John, planned around what your group wants to see — “Explore in style.”

  • Private tours in luxury Jeeps or Broncos, hotel pick-up
  • Magens Bay, Drake’s Seat, Mountain Top, Coki Beach and more
  • Hikes, snorkelling (gear included) and a visit to the donkeys
  • Couples, friends and large families welcome

Book on JeepToursVI.com Call or text (340) 690-2583

Old stone ruins above turquoise water on the St. Thomas coast

Island Life on St. Thomas

VillaRentalStt.com is home to Island Life, a vacation villa on the south side of St. Thomas. For now, the site features our Caribbean travel blog — stories, tips and ideas for exploring St. Thomas, St. John and the rest of the Caribbean.

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The Villa Rental St. Thomas Caribbean Blog is for anyone who wants a little more island life — sunrise on the south shore, a day on the water, a jeep ride to the lookouts. We write about getting between the islands, places where digital nomads can live and work well, and the beaches, local food, culture, shore excursions and outdoor adventures of St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands and the rest of the Caribbean. Read a story, then start planning your own island days.

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