Charlotte Amalie

A Trip to Paradise

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September 3rd 2007
My boyfriend and I decided to go to the Caribbean for our 2007 trip. We picked St. Thomas, USVI and we couldn't been more happier. The island of St. Thomas is just AMAZING! We stayed at the Marriott French Reef which was conveniently located in Charlotte Amalie. Everymorning we would take the water taxi from the hotel dock to the main town ($6 each way) where you would find a number of restaura ... read more

Central America Caribbean » US Virgin Islands » Saint Thomas

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During the 17th century, the archipelago was divided into two territorial units, one English and the other Danish. Sugarcane, produced by slave labor, drove the islands' economy during the 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1917, the US purchased the ... ... read more