What to See in St Thomas US Virgin Islands

Palm Tree on the Beach, Salomon Beach, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John, US Virgin Island
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St Thomas: The Capital, Charlotte Amalie, a pirate rendezvous in the 17th and 18th centuries, is still a lively town of narrow cobbled streets and steps, villas and a lovely harbor. The best view of the town and far out to sea is from Flagg Hill, reached by a 1000 ft aerial tramway. The oldest building is te 17th century Fort Christian with a small museum in its cells, and the most attractive is Crown House on top of the 99 Steps, and 18th century colonial residence on Blackbeard's Hill. The reception rooms of Government House have a collection of paintings including two by the impressionist painter, Pissarro, a native of St Thomas.

The Orchidarium, off Hardwood Highway, has tropical plants and hundreds of orchids. Explorer Sir Francis Drake's Seat, high above Magen's Bay. Near the bay is the Indies House luxury hotel, with a popular children's zoo. Alonf the western coast of the island are hote colony resorts of Bluebeard's Beach Club, Pineapple Beach Club, Pavilion and Pools (each cottage unit with its own swimming pool), Sapphire Bay Beach Club and Bali Hai.

People’s desire for travel

People’s desire for travel is related to their immediate socio-physical environmentss and the appeal of the beyond. And this travel drive is an economic, environmental and sociological force of global proportions.

However, there is considerable debate surrounding the meaning of travel in terms of tourism. Much of this debate is concerned with the desirability of employing definitions based upon the activities that are engaged in or on the experiences that are derived from participation.

To some, tourism usually denotes a form of activity that takes place beyond a specific distance from the home or in a geographic, administrative jurisdiction different from one’s place of permanent residence. Tourism involves the motivation, preparatory experiences and expectations of people travelling - the tourist. It also enwraps the anticipations, adjustments and tolerances of the residents the hosts. And, it engages numerous organizations, agencies and institutions in catering to guest needs, wants and desires. To others, tourism is construed
as the science, art and business of attracting and transporting visitors, accommodating them and graciously catering to their needs and wants. Still to others, tourism is a means through which peoples may know and understand one another; human understanding being so essential in the world at this time.

Statisticians and market analysts have sought better descriptors for more entertainment; hospitality; art; architecture; dance; performing arts, etc. accurate accounting of tourism visitations. For instance, domestic tourists have been classified as visitors from within the country who stay a minimum of 24 hours and not more than one year for pleasure, recreation, sport, business, visiting friends and relatives, missions, conferences, health reasons, studies and religion.

International tourists are considered to be residents of one country visiting another for many or all of the same purposes as domestic tourists. For discussion purposes, general classifications could be as follows: tours; attractions; resorts; cruises; adventure. Evidently, a subclassification is feasible for each of these enumerations.