St. Thomas

[Chucksta63]

Hey can anyone tell me a bit about St. Thomas?

We are going there for our first time!!!!

[JoeyandDavid]

we didnt care for it so COMMERCIAL...

Chuck I am sure its a lovely place ....Others will be able to give you a better review....we just didnt care for it...

[CanadianCruiser]

I have been twice and loved it, yes it is very commercial but a tour with Godfrey is highly recommended.

[Chucksta63]

I heard to go to St. john from here!

[CanadianCruiser]

Has anyone from the troublemaker group been here other than myself ?

[radiofreebcj]

I've been to St. Thomas more times than I can count. Honestly, the people are miserable (unless you're giving them money) but the island is quite nice. Havensight (where the ship docks) is a neat little shopping centre, and if you need basics, there is a K-Mart just up the road.

Magen's Bay is the famous beach, and it's actually really nice. Charlotte Amalie is a cute little town, but honestly if you have the time...go to St. John. Much nicer, and the people are friendlier.

I worked on ships, so I had a different experience there, and got pretty burned out on the extremely rude and superficial nature of the people. They're very insincere, and are only friendly when they know you're giving them cash.

My suggestion, go to St. John...or Magen's Bay.

Oh, and make sure you drink a Bushwhacker! Don't leave the island without trying one. You can get them at Magen's Bay, and at the top of the Skyride (and probably a lot of other places too).

[CanadianCruiser]

thanks so much....

A Bushwacker... I think my group can remember that one...

[radiofreebcj]

Every island in the Caribbean has its own "special" drink, and here in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, it is the "Bushwacker." Every bartender on island knows how to make them, and there are some variations, but this is the standard recipe. Tastes just like a chocolate milkshake...but be careful! It ain't no milkshake! Ever heard of a "virgin" drink? A "virgin" Bushwacker is a glass of ICE!! Haha! Multiply ingredients by the number of drinks you want. This recipe will make one drink.

1 servings

4 min prep

1/2 ounce rum (Cruzan is the best, but use whatever brand you have)

1/2 ounce vodka (any brand)

1/2 ounce Baileys Irish Cream (or a similar off-brand name)

1/2 ounce Kahlua (or a coffee flavored off-brand name)

1/2 ounce amaretto liqueur (any brand)

1/2 ounce chococo chocolate-flavored liqueur

1/2 ounce Frangelico (I recommend it) (optional)

1/2 ounce creme de coconut (a MUST - "Coco Lopez" is best)

1 cup crushed ice (more or less to make the proper consistency)

3 dashes of grated nutmeg

1 tablespoon whipped cream

1 maraschino cherry

[radiofreebcj]

You hardly notice how wrecked you're getting...so be careful with these!

[Gregswife]

Chuck, I just love St. Thomas. We have taken a boat over to St. John, and it is just beautiful over there. There s a nice shopping area right there at the pier, but as this is your first time, a trip into town is a must. We always catch a "taxi" in. Most of the time, these are open air trolley type vehicles. My son collects Harley Davidson shirts, so we always have to make a stop at the Harley dealer that is right in the middle of town.