St. Thomas

Jade forested cliffs offset the brilliant blue of St. Thomas' lagoons, instantly setting the tone for the diverse range of vistas that this indulgent Caribbean island packs in. Sprawled across 32 square miles (82.8 square kilometers), one would be forgiven for thinking that a vacation on St. Thomas could be limiting. The sheer diversity of the island's attractions sweeps aside such notions. From Danish charm in Charlotte Amalie and the crescent allure of Magens Bay, to high-rolling with elite crowds at Frenchtown and a hip nightlife in the East End of Red Hook, there is more to St. Thomas than meets the eye. The island, the most commercialized of the Virgin Islands, is also its most celebrated shopping destination. With duty-free stores at every turn on the island's capital, several shops line Havensight and Crown Bay, making it a vacationer's shopping delight.