Comments on: My 16 Favorite Things to Do in the Virgin Islands

By: Shawn

Shawn — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:30:20 +0000

You obviously did not do the ATV tours thru the rainforest on St.Croix.
Gecko’s Island Adventures, I would put it in the top 5 category. Had an absolute blast

By: Harmon

Harmon — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 14:37:39 +0000

In reply to Katie. I dove Okinawa, Korea, Phillipines, Thailand, its picked over pretty well. Dive the FL keys, any one of our small Goliath Grouper or big natural Blacks, fetches $50,000 live in Asia. Enjoy the sharks in the is;ands, not enough of them in asia either.

By: C. Randen

C. Randen — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:28:40 +0000

Great summary of all that can be done in the Virgin Islands Matt! I spent a week in the British Virgin Islands in February. The devastation from the 2017 hurricane was mind blowing, but the locals attitude was amazing, and they were ready for tourists! Please go visit the Virgin Islands, tourism is their lively hood, and what a great way for you to help support the rebuilding of these islands and have the vacation of a lifetime!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:17:15 +0000

Hi Matt, I’m planning a Cruise to Southern Caribbean in Dec. The excursions on board are so pricey and I really don’t like to touristy crowds. Would you recommend booking anything independently through a local tour guide?

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:05:14 +0000

In reply to Lauren. I sure do!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:46:35 +0000

Hi Matt,
Thank you for the extensive list of things to do! Do you think that this area would be good for a woman (28 years old) traveling solo?

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:22:34 +0000

In reply to A.v Cassidy. That's more glamping than camping. It's quite pricey on a per night basis. Water Island is pretty cool though.

By: Addie Morton

Addie Morton — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 07:08:49 +0000

I lived on St. John three times in my life, the first when I was just 18 for the whole summer. Did you get to Gibney Beach? Its not on the map, is totally locals, private, gorgeous, and you just have to get out of the car about halfway up to Cinnamon, and there’s a path- no signs- that leads through the jungle to the beach. (Hitchike there with a local- they know where it is.) Its the place to be, anything goes (nudity) and you’ll make great local friends. Yikes- Best kept St. John secret just spilled! How I miss it!

By: A.v Cassidy

A.v Cassidy — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 16:19:43 +0000

There is another campground in the USVI. It is called Virgin Islands Campground & is off the coast of St. Thomas. My husband & I used to live on this pristine island a million years ago, when the only amenity there was an old food truck that would host a cook-out on the beach w/ a movie every Saturday night. Now there is also a little restaurant and bar, a provisions shop, a campground & a couple of food trucks. Also you can go on a mountain bike tour or rent a golf cart too see all 500 acres.The island has cool history too, involving such notables as . . .very thirsty pirates (thus the moniker “Water Island”), a WWII stronghold with secret tunnels & the ruins of an old hotel that used to host Hollywood elite such as the Rat Pack.

Take the little ferry from Tickles at Crown Bay Marina & in about 10minutes you will be on the gorgeous Honeymoon Beach of tiny Water Island. It is the best!!!

By: Lillian

Lillian — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 03:03:23 +0000

I’m heading to St. John for four days in Feb – my first time. Your posts have gotten me even more excited! Can’t wait to check it out, and blog about it when I’m back! 🙂