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Dolphin Rides And Magic Mushrooms
There's Nothing In The World Like A Dolphin Ride. Click Any Photo In This Slideshow For Full Size Photo
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St Thomas Information And More To Plan Your Trip
St Thomas is one of the most beautiful of the Virgin Islands and is in the US Virgin Islands. As you can see from the photo above St Thomas is a tropical paradise that is one of the most visited destinations of Cruise Ships and Tourists. You don't need a passport if your a US citizen but you will need one if your going to visit the British Virgin Islands which you can easily do by Ferry.
Amongst the hills and mountains of St Thomas you will find all kinds of hotels, motels, resorts, cabins and cottages for rent. On St Thomas you have some of the most beautiful panoramic views of any of the Caribbean islands.
And if you love water then St Thomas should be your vacation destination. As you will find mile after mile of beaches, snorkeling, scuba diving, wind surfing, para sailing, and some of the best fishing in the world.
And after a fun day of the beaches or fishing there's plenty of night life and some of the best seafood restaurants in the world. You won't find better or fresher seafood anywhere else in the world.
The legal drinking age for alcohol on St Thomas is 18 versus 21 back on the mainland. However you can not transport purchased spirits back to the US mainland if you are under 21.
St Thomas and most of the rest of the US and British Virgin Islands are busier from mid November thru mid May though the rest of the year is a great time to visit also. During Atlantic Hurricane season it is wise to check the long term weather forecast before you visit any of the Caribbean islands so your vacation won't get cut short.
Would you like to order brochures maps and other information about the Virgin Islands then just CLICK HERE now. It's a interesting site with all kinds of great brochures, maps, and etc for you to use in planning your trip to the Virgin Islands.
And if your looking to do some shopping while in St Thomas and you're wondering what the best buys are they are usually alcohol, jewelry, linens, crystal and some electronic items. The US Dollar is the currency in the US Virgin Islands and in the British Virgin Islands also.
For the most part most restaurants do not want you to visit in Swim wear. They want ladies covered up and gentlemen in casual dress all the way up to a coat and tie. If you plan to visit a well known island restaurant check ahead for dress codes. St Thomas is usually more conservative than other Caribbean Islands.
Have you visited St Thomas? Then why not post your own tips, suggestions etc below. Tell us what you really liked or didn't like about St Thomas.
Tortola, British Virgin Islands Is One Of The Most Magical Places On Earth
Do you want the most diverse experience in the Virgin Islands. Then maybe just maybe Tortola in the British Virgin Islands may be just what your looking for. You'll find everything from Dolphin Rides to Full Moon Psychedelic Parties. Tortola is a former volcano and some of the prettiest powder sand beaches in the world. Check out the Tortola photo slide show of Tortola photos above and the photos of Dolphin Rides. There's just so magical about a Dolphin Ride and if you've never been up close to one then you've never lived. Dolphins are one of the smartest animals on earth and their smile will just melt your heart. If you've never met a Dolphin then you really should.And while your on Tortola you have the chance to not only meet a real live Dolphin and swim with one but you can also take a Dolphin Ride.
Dolphin Discovery just outside Road Town on Tortola is one of the best places on the planet earth. If you like Dolphins and who doesn't then this is the place for you and your children. You actually get to get into the water and swim with them and yes a Dolphin Ride is possible. Be sure that you CLICK HERE to check out Dolphin Discovery.
Full Moon Psychedelic Party Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Yes once a month on the full of the moon they really do have a Full Moon Psychedelic Party complete with wild half naked girls and Magic Mushrooms. The party is held at Bomba's Surfside Shack The Surfside Bar is built of just about anything that ever washed up on the beach and it is decorated with of all things bra's and panties that have been contributed by female party girls who have visited Bomba's Surfside Shack over the years.
And one night of every month this place gets wild, strange and psychedelic as reggae music plays all night, a lavish West Indian BBQ is served and in a large cast iron kettle that looks like it could be used to cook Witches Brew a psychedelic mushroom tea is brewed for one and all because believe it or not the psychedelic magic mushrooms are legal here on Tortola its just illegal to sell them though many are sold by street vendors. And combined with the strong rum drinks you can understand quickly how and why all the ladies gave up their bra's and pantie's that now decorate the beach bar.
And if you still need anything to do after Dolphin Rides and Psychedelic Magic Mushrooms there is still plenty left to do on Tortola and the surrounding islands which can be reached by ferry. CLICK HERE to find out where the Ferries go and when. The ferries do connect the US and British Virgin Islands and you will need a passport to visit the British Virgin Islands if you are a US or Canadian citizen but you won't need a Visa. The currency used in both the US and British Virgin Islands is the US Dollar.In case your wondering Tortola is only a 45 minute ferry ride from St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
If you're into snorkeling or you would like to get into snorkeling then the US and British Virgin Islands is the place for you. You can swim with turtles and see some of the most beautiful underwater scenery in the world.
Have you ever been to the British or US Virgin Islands. Have you ever been to Tortola. Have you ever been for a Dolphin Ride or sampled Psychedelic Magic Mushrooms then why not tell us all about it in the comment section below.