A Local's Guide to the US Virgin Islands: Vacation to the Islands

A Local's Guide to the US Virgin Islands: Vacation to the Islands

“America’s Paradise”- I read this tagline on the license plates of passing vehicles every day in the US Virgin Islands, and the truth of it resonates with each breathtaking Caribbean view found around every twist and turn of the island roads. With the crystal Caribbean sea and all the marine life, coral reef, and wondrous encounters it provides and the laid-back “5 o’clock somewhere” a...
Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Shopping Tours

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Shopping Tours

There’s no place better than the Caribbean for tax and duty free shopping, and with the luxury brands and jewelry selection available, I’d say there’s no better place than St. Thomas for Shopping in the Caribbean. With so many brands, jewelry stores, and shopping areas throughout the island, it can be time consuming to price shop for the best deals or specific treasures you’re looking for...
Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
Saturday 17 September 2016 - 9:51 pm | Experience St. Thomas | Used tags: charlotte amalie, excursions, local guide, shopping, things to do in st. thomas, tours
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Sunset Cocktail Sail

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Sunset Cocktail Sail

A breezy evening at sea, relaxing to island music on a sailboat, a very open bar, and a firelit Caribbean sunset as the grand finale, what’s not to love? Naturally sunset sails are among my favorite things to do in the USVI. With our dear friends visiting from the States AND it being our anniversary, I couldn’t think of a more perfect way to celebrate together than a sunset sail, and it was, o...
Megan Carpenter
Executive Editor, CaribbaConnect
Saturday 17 September 2016 - 2:24 pm | Boating & Sailing | Used tags: excursions, local guide, sailing, things to do in st. thomas
A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Kid-Friendly Things to Do

A Local's Guide to St. Thomas: Kid-Friendly Things to Do

When my wife and I decided to take our first family vacation after our son was born, I was given the task of making the hotel arrangements. Being the thoughtful husband that I am, I was so excited to show my wife the great deal I scored us by adding a couple’s massage to our room at a discounted rate. I’ll never forget the smirk on her face as I’m excitedly telling her all about our accommod...
Amit Mirpuri
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
St. John: Coral Bay Dining Guide

St. John: Coral Bay Dining Guide

Coral Bay is perhaps the most “away” place you’ll find in the USVI. Though you may feel like you’ve found the end of the earth, you’re certainly not alone, and those that have settled in on this perfect little escape have brought the good food and Caribbean hospitality to keep the island vibes going even in the “middle of nowhere”. Let me be your guide to those perfect island dining ...
Amit Mirpuri
Co-Founder, CaribbaConnect
Tuesday 23 August 2016 - 8:36 pm | Restaurants, Experience St. John | Used tags: coral bay, dining, local guide, things to do in st. st. john