WELCOME TO THE TROPICS!
The weather in the Tropics can be as unpredictable as a hermit crab race!
WEATHER- ITS USUALLY VERY HOT, HUMID or DRYYYY HERE ON ST THOMAS, USVI. OF ALL THE CARRIBEAN ISLANDS, WE GET THE LEAST AMOUNT OF AVERAGE RAINFALL EACH YEAR. INFACT YOU MAY SEE CACTUS ALL OVER THE ISLAND…THEY GROW WELL HERE DUE TO LACK OF RAIN! BUT IN THE OCCASION WE GET RAINFALL, VIRGIN VIEW VILLAS HAS A FEW SUGGESTIONS ON THINGS TO DO! WE LOVE THESE RAINY DAYS! THE PLANTS DRINK UP, THE LAND ANIMALS COME OUT AND THERE’S STILL LOTS TO DO HERE ON THESE ‘SNOW’ DAYS.
THESE ARE OUR TOP 20 OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO ON DRIZZLY WINDY ISLAND ‘WINTER’ DAYS. WE CALL RAINY DAYS THIS TIME OF YEAR “SNOW DAYS” 😎
1. PIRATES TREASURE MUSEUM
2. CORAL WORLD & DOLPHIN EXPERIENCE, SWIM WITH SEALIONS
3. VOLUNTEER AT HUMANE SOCIETY- WALK DOGS, PLAY WITH PUPPIES, KITTENS AND CATS
4. PALM PASSAGE RETAIL MALL
5. MAIN STREET SHOPPING
6. MOUNTAIN TOP- GREAT SOUVENIR SHOPPING & BANANA DAIQUIRIS
7. ART GALLERY HOPPING
8. PHANTASEA BOTANICAL GARDEN
9. SPA DAY @ ANY RESORT LIKE THE RITZ OR MARRIOTT OR TROPICAL BLISS SPA
10. BREWERY HOPPING/TOUR – TRY FRENCHTOWN, ROCKY CITY AND LEATHERBACK
11. HISTORIC STREET FOOD TOUR
12. VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER & HIKE
13. PERSONAL TOUR VIA JEEP OR SIDE BY SIDE OF THE ISLANDS
14. WALK AROUND ST JOHN CRUZ BAY/ARTISAN MARKET
15. FEED THE TARPON IN REDHOOK @ SUNFARI OR TARPON’S TABLE
16. MOVIE THEATER- CATCH UP ON A BLOCKBUSTER IN TUTU
17. NAP, RELAX, READ A BOOK AND DECOMPRESS HERE AT VIRGIN VIEW VILLAS!
18. VI SNUBA EXCURSIONS/EXPERIENCES
19. SNORKEL/SCUBA- CREATURES DONT KNOW ITS RAINING UNDER THE OCEAN 🙂
20. DANCE IN THE RAIN!
SOME OF OUR FAVS!
PIRATES TREASURE MUSEUM
A family friendly museum that helps you practice your “walk the plank” skills. Their hours of operation follows the cruiship schedule so call ahead, click on the link below, or “wing it!” 340-775-9575
Tickets: Adults $16, Children $12, kids under 6 are FREE TIP: Park nextdoor at the TRAM way parking lot. Don’t forget to pick up a unique PIRATE’s historical coin!
PHANTASEA BOTANICAL GARDEN
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A truly magical place to learn about the flora & fauna in the Caribbean. Walk into a diffeent, lush and magnificient world full of color, aromas and textures,The Gardens at Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden have been under construction for over 20 years. They began as one woman’s vision (Patsy) to create a true botanical garden for the residents of St. Thomas as well as visitors from around the world. They opened to the public on Feb. 7, 2015. Future plans include facilities rental, Massage Pavilion, Guest Cottages
Hours- WED-SUN 9AM-4PM
ADULTS $10
CHILDREN $5
What they offer:
Daily admissions to visit the garden
Memberships
Educational classes and workshops
Field trips
Retail sales, including plants!
Refreshments
Small group Venue
Photography Venue
ST THOMAS ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY
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VOLUNTEER
There is no better way to spend a rainy day than to give back to the local community you are visting! In this case, the furry community! Visit the local Humane Society Shelter and help volunteer much needed hours on a rainy day. Walk or jog dogs, play with kittens, social with cats, cuddle with bunnies and puppies! Or even take a gander at the mountain of books at the Thrift store offered. You never know what hidden treasures you will find. Every penny is given to the animals. We invite you to check out thier website for all the different ways you can help, contribute and participate! –> www.humanesocietystthomas.org/volunteer
You can even take a dog out for the day and experience a ‘field trip!” find out more here —> www.humanesocietystthomas.org/field-trips-for-shelter-dogs
Some other programs or ways to contribute : PETS WITH WINGS HELP TRANSPORT A PUPPY, KITTEN, CAT OR DOG when you fly back home! At NO COST TO YOU! Find out more details here —> www.humanesocietystthomas.org/pets-with-wings
Regardless of how you spend your rainy days here on St Thomas, know that the rain will pass and the sun will shine! Remember…”Life is better in Flip Flops!”
