Yes, when on Water Island, I highly, highly recommend renting the beefed-up golf-carts! So much fun. You may each want to have your own! Even just for an hour and you can see the whole island and you'll probaly see a number of orange-footed turtles on your ride around. Usually no one else or maybe one car and one or two other carts and that's it, if that. They get going down the hills and fun to ride on the rough rods too! It's exciting and relaxing at the same time with great views! Don't wear a mask.
I lived on the island for 30 odd years. You make some great choices. Thank you. 🥰🌴 PS: Coki Point was really much nicer back in the days before Coral World. There was only one bar at the end of the beach. They also sold local food. There would be a Domino game going on with a couple of local guys. The police would patrol the beach on horse back. Not that many people during the week. Weekends would have family's and friends. Sweet music coming from the bar. Now sadly it's over run. 😔 There would be a family member ( Crowley family) would be sitting on a folding chair, that would charge $.50 to come in. The small cemetery you see there is the family Crowley plot.
I lived there for 30 odd years. You made some good choices. Sad to see what has become of Coki Point. Coral World was the beginning of the end with that beach. Now way over run, spoiling everything there. Use to be quiet most of the week and a little busy on the weekend. One bar and food stand , and a Domino game going on at the end of the beach. The bartender would play music from the bar. What a beautiful time it was. Blessed to experience those good old days. ❤️🏊🌴🏖️
Really nice work on your first video, my family appreciated your tips as this will be our first time visiting the islands. Best of luck with your channel.
Just came back yesterday went to most of the places on your list! Just a little sad I wasn't able to go on the skyride bc it only operates when there's a cruise docked on the island. Not too worried bc I will definitely be going back in the future. Great video hope you guys enjoyed as much as I did!
Good job...I live there and love it. (originally from NJ) I rent out my Crystal Cove Condo B9 ON Sapphire Beach if ever want to look me up...go for it. I know the island well and all it has to offer.
Love your video, may I ask you a HUGE question...We want to fly into St. Thomas from California and stay for about 6-7 days, then take ferry with our 2 luggages to St. John and stay for 6-7 days, and then take another ferry to British Virgin Island and stay for another 6-7 days, and when it's over take ferry back, and then fly back to California (round trip, set dates coming back from British Islands). Is that doable? Thanks for your help!
Thank you! We did not take any ferries to other islands since covid at the time, but that sounds very doable as long as the ferry has routes to the islands you are going to! Have fun on your trip it sounds amazing!
Great video! I’m heading there in a few weeks and would love to know how you felt about the transportation and safety there? We’re not renting a car so would love any tips you may have. Thank you!
We rented a car, but we know other people who took taxis that their hotel provided! They said it was great since they didn't have to drive, but the taxi rides are a little nerve racking due to the fact the roads are so steep and curvy. Although the roads are scary, we never saw a car accident while there so it is pretty safe. If your hotel provides a taxi service I suggest you use that, or have them call a taxi for you since there is not Uber or Lyft there. Hope this helps! If you have any other questions feel free to ask!
i arrived at the usvi yesterday. I tried using the Safari for riding but didnt have much luck with it. We ended up renting a car and my dumb mistake was to drive on the west side of the island which was nothing but going up and downhill! Completely regretted it but now with the car I can go pretty much anywhere. Is driving to Coki Island a lot of up and down hills as well? I'd like to visit but that's the only thing stressing me out. I didn't know about honeymoon beach or paradise point skyride which I will definitely go to. So far I'm having very mixed feelings about the Island lol
Driving can be very scary on the island! We rented a car too and had the same experience. We stayed in Charlotte Amalie and driving to where the ferry for honeymoon beach was very flat and a very easy drive. The drive to skyride was also flat from Charlotte Amalie so that would also be a good one to go to. The drive to Coki beach was a different story though. It was a lot of hills and turns, but its not impossible. If you stay around Charlotte Amalie its flatter than the other side of the island in our experience.
@@BrittChrisTravel thanks a lot for your response! I think I can be a lot calmer going to Honeymoon beach since I'm driving to Redhook tomorrow, currently staying in French Town. Also I went to a place called "stir it up coffee shop and bakery". What I didn't expect was that paradise point skyride was literally across the street from it. So right after eating we went to the pirate museum which was well worth the experience and after to the skyride. It was a little cloudy but the view was still worth it. I'm planning to go again before I leave. Btw very good video. Is probably the best I've seen about St Thomas and gave me ideas of what to do. I subscribed right after watching it and currently watching your video of the grand canyon since I'd like to go next year! Sorry for the long comment but thanks a lot guys! I like your channel.
@@favioescalon528 Thank you for subscribing! It helps us out a lot. We loved honeymoon beach since it was not crowded and just a great place to relax and maybe see some turtles. If Chris and I ever go back to St. Thomas we will need to try that bakery and go to the pirate museum! Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip! If you have any questions about the Grand Canyon feel free to comment on that video and we will respond as soon as we can :)
The hike was on Cas Cay which is in the Mangrove Lagoon. I do not believe the hike had a name since it was such a small Cay and there is only really the one trail. We got there by kayaking on the tour since there is really no other way to get there. Hope that helped!
If you aren't an experienced driver, or a bad one, don't bother getting a car. You'll do more danger to yourself and others not knowing how to handle the terrain. We are used to driving a certain way here and tourists often end up in over their heads when they realize driving isn't easy here if you haven't been doing it your while life.
We booked on Trip advisor! the name of the activity is "Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel & Sail Adventure at Little Buck Island". Here is the link to the specific activity: www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g147404-d11455611-Turtle_Cove_Catamaran_Snorkel_Sail_Adventure_at_Little_Buck_Island_St_Thomas-St_Th.html
Hi there! Did you rent a car to get around S.T. or take taxis? I'm headed there in July for 5 days and wondering the best mode of transportation. Thank you!
We rented a car! Driving was a little scary since the roads are steep with tight curves and they drive on the left side. I would recommend renting a car if you feel comfortable driving in those conditions, but if you choose to rent a car look for one ASAP since they are in limited supply!
Living there, coki is not one of the better places to visit. Sapphire is one of the top. nice bar with amazing beach. But water island is one of if not the best place on island. Just stinks that abi beach is gone because that was the best spot on the island
You're right! Sapphire was one of our favorite places to relax and enjoy the views. We liked Coki for the snorkeling since it was the place we saw the most variety of fish, but it defiantly was not a place to relax
@@cathyrice1863 I would recommend it since it makes getting around the island easier, BUT driving there is scary since they drive on the left side and the roads are extremely windy and steep. If you feel comfortable driving in those conditions then get a car, if not then maybe try using another kind of transportation!
Thank you for sharing 💖 my trip is in a week 🏝️💞
Hope you enjoy it!
In St Thomas now!
Hope you have a great time!!
Thank you for sharing! I will be visiting st Thomas soon!
Hope you enjoy it!
Yes, when on Water Island, I highly, highly recommend renting the beefed-up golf-carts! So much fun. You may each want to have your own! Even just for an hour and you can see the whole island and you'll probaly see a number of orange-footed turtles on your ride around. Usually no one else or maybe one car and one or two other carts and that's it, if that. They get going down the hills and fun to ride on the rough rods too! It's exciting and relaxing at the same time with great views! Don't wear a mask.
That sounds like a lot of fun! If we ever make it back there we will have to try that!
I lived on the island for 30 odd years. You make some great choices. Thank you. 🥰🌴 PS: Coki Point was really much nicer back in the days before Coral World. There was only one bar at the end of the beach. They also sold local food. There would be a Domino game going on with a couple of local guys. The police would patrol the beach on horse back. Not that many people during the week. Weekends would have family's and friends. Sweet music coming from the bar. Now sadly it's over run. 😔 There would be a family member ( Crowley family) would be sitting on a folding chair, that would charge $.50 to come in.
The small cemetery you see there is the family Crowley plot.
Thanks for sharing! I'm sure it was amazing living on the island for 30 years
I lived there for 30 odd years. You made some good choices. Sad to see what has become of Coki Point. Coral World was the beginning of the end with that beach. Now way over run, spoiling everything there. Use to be quiet most of the week and a little busy on the weekend. One bar and food stand , and a Domino game going on at the end of the beach. The bartender would play music from the bar. What a beautiful time it was. Blessed to experience those good old days. ❤️🏊🌴🏖️
Thank you! I wish I could have seen Coki before it was so crowded, but it was still an amazing experience!
Really nice work on your first video, my family appreciated your tips as this will be our first time visiting the islands. Best of luck with your channel.
Thank you so much, have fun on your trip!!
I’m so excited I’m going in July
Have fun!
We went on our Honeymoon in 1972 (we have pictures of a very small area which we treasure!!). We returned many times and still our favorite!
I'm sure it was even more beautiful back then!
#1 GO TO ST.JOHN
Just came back yesterday went to most of the places on your list! Just a little sad I wasn't able to go on the skyride bc it only operates when there's a cruise docked on the island. Not too worried bc I will definitely be going back in the future. Great video hope you guys enjoyed as much as I did!
I'm so glad you enjoyed everything on our list! Hopefully next time you go back the sky ride will be open!
Good job...I live there and love it. (originally from NJ) I rent out my Crystal Cove Condo B9 ON Sapphire Beach if ever want to look me up...go for it. I know the island well and all it has to offer.
That's awesome! And I've heard those condos are great!
Great Video. Thanks!
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it
Yours is the first video I’ve seen mention Paradise Point
Looked awesome
Glad you enjoyed it! Don't forget to subscribe
@@BrittChrisTravel
Ok I subscribed. Not sure how useful the Vatican tour etc will be but I’ll ride it out and see where it goes.
@@robertpierce1981 Thanks! We really appreciate it!
Nice video. I thought it was interesting how ALL the food was really good on St. Thomas. We didn't have a bad meal there.
Same! The food was great everywhere we went which made the trip that much better
Honey moon good
It was a great beach!
Love your video, may I ask you a HUGE question...We want to fly into St. Thomas from California and stay for about 6-7 days, then take ferry with our 2 luggages to St. John and stay for 6-7 days, and then take another ferry to British Virgin Island and stay for another 6-7 days, and when it's over take ferry back, and then fly back to California (round trip, set dates coming back from British Islands). Is that doable? Thanks for your help!
Thank you! We did not take any ferries to other islands since covid at the time, but that sounds very doable as long as the ferry has routes to the islands you are going to! Have fun on your trip it sounds amazing!
Great video! I’m heading there in a few weeks and would love to know how you felt about the transportation and safety there? We’re not renting a car so would love any tips you may have. Thank you!
We rented a car, but we know other people who took taxis that their hotel provided! They said it was great since they didn't have to drive, but the taxi rides are a little nerve racking due to the fact the roads are so steep and curvy. Although the roads are scary, we never saw a car accident while there so it is pretty safe. If your hotel provides a taxi service I suggest you use that, or have them call a taxi for you since there is not Uber or Lyft there. Hope this helps! If you have any other questions feel free to ask!
@@BrittChrisTravel dont ever rent from the air port. paradise jeep rental is the most reasonable places to rent a vehicle.
I did a documentary too on VI - I was there a few weeks ago. It was amazing. I just subbed let’s stay connected ♥️
Nice Britt! Your video is recommending mine for St Thomas, so thanks. Take a look at epidemic sound for some good tunes. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! Will do!
i arrived at the usvi yesterday. I tried using the Safari for riding but didnt have much luck with it. We ended up renting a car and my dumb mistake was to drive on the west side of the island which was nothing but going up and downhill! Completely regretted it but now with the car I can go pretty much anywhere. Is driving to Coki Island a lot of up and down hills as well? I'd like to visit but that's the only thing stressing me out. I didn't know about honeymoon beach or paradise point skyride which I will definitely go to. So far I'm having very mixed feelings about the Island lol
Driving can be very scary on the island! We rented a car too and had the same experience. We stayed in Charlotte Amalie and driving to where the ferry for honeymoon beach was very flat and a very easy drive. The drive to skyride was also flat from Charlotte Amalie so that would also be a good one to go to. The drive to Coki beach was a different story though. It was a lot of hills and turns, but its not impossible. If you stay around Charlotte Amalie its flatter than the other side of the island in our experience.
@@BrittChrisTravel thanks a lot for your response! I think I can be a lot calmer going to Honeymoon beach since I'm driving to Redhook tomorrow, currently staying in French Town. Also I went to a place called "stir it up coffee shop and bakery". What I didn't expect was that paradise point skyride was literally across the street from it. So right after eating we went to the pirate museum which was well worth the experience and after to the skyride. It was a little cloudy but the view was still worth it. I'm planning to go again before I leave. Btw very good video. Is probably the best I've seen about St Thomas and gave me ideas of what to do. I subscribed right after watching it and currently watching your video of the grand canyon since I'd like to go next year! Sorry for the long comment but thanks a lot guys! I like your channel.
@@favioescalon528 Thank you for subscribing! It helps us out a lot. We loved honeymoon beach since it was not crowded and just a great place to relax and maybe see some turtles. If Chris and I ever go back to St. Thomas we will need to try that bakery and go to the pirate museum! Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip! If you have any questions about the Grand Canyon feel free to comment on that video and we will respond as soon as we can :)
Where do you stay?
We stayed at Bluebeards! It was a great hotel with an amazing view
Good morning,in Frederick by name, please I'm interested of relocating to st Thomas to work,how do I proceed on it
Check out their website!
Do you know what the hike was called?
The hike was on Cas Cay which is in the Mangrove Lagoon. I do not believe the hike had a name since it was such a small Cay and there is only really the one trail. We got there by kayaking on the tour since there is really no other way to get there. Hope that helped!
If you aren't an experienced driver, or a bad one, don't bother getting a car. You'll do more danger to yourself and others not knowing how to handle the terrain. We are used to driving a certain way here and tourists often end up in over their heads when they realize driving isn't easy here if you haven't been doing it your while life.
Yes! I believe some people don't realize how crazy the terrain can be especially if you aren't used to driving on the left side of the road.
What is the name the catamaran for $82 or the site ? Please
We booked on Trip advisor! the name of the activity is "Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel & Sail Adventure at Little Buck Island". Here is the link to the specific activity: www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g147404-d11455611-Turtle_Cove_Catamaran_Snorkel_Sail_Adventure_at_Little_Buck_Island_St_Thomas-St_Th.html
Very good video I want to take my wife in August for her bday
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Thank you so much!
No All-Inclusive beaches there?
We travel on a budget so we did not go to any all-inclusive beaches, but I think St. Thomas does have a couple!
Hi there! Did you rent a car to get around S.T. or take taxis? I'm headed there in July for 5 days and wondering the best mode of transportation. Thank you!
We rented a car! Driving was a little scary since the roads are steep with tight curves and they drive on the left side. I would recommend renting a car if you feel comfortable driving in those conditions, but if you choose to rent a car look for one ASAP since they are in limited supply!
@@BrittChrisTravel thank you so much! I appreciate the response and warning about the driving conditions!
@@ArikaChennelle you're welcome. Have fun on your trip!
Where r u feom? Whats up wit the covid 19 requirements is there place to get tested
You would have to look at the USVI website to see what the covid restrictions are since it may have changed from the time I went!
My name is Angel I'm from St Croix looking beautiful 🥰
Thanks!
Living there, coki is not one of the better places to visit. Sapphire is one of the top. nice bar with amazing beach. But water island is one of if not the best place on island. Just stinks that abi beach is gone because that was the best spot on the island
You're right! Sapphire was one of our favorite places to relax and enjoy the views. We liked Coki for the snorkeling since it was the place we saw the most variety of fish, but it defiantly was not a place to relax
@@BrittChrisTravel Does anyone think it would be best to rent a car while in St. Thomas, we booked a hotel, but not a car...
@@cathyrice1863 I would recommend it since it makes getting around the island easier, BUT driving there is scary since they drive on the left side and the roads are extremely windy and steep. If you feel comfortable driving in those conditions then get a car, if not then maybe try using another kind of transportation!
These island must be restored to Denmark
Denmark was forced by USA.
I think you are going to have to talk to Biden about that 😂