Tropic Sun Island Jeep Tour

Charlotte Amalie

Charlotte Amalie, the capital and largest city of the U.S. Virgin Islands, situated on St. Thomas was founded in 1666 as Taphus, it was renamed in 1691 after Danish queen Charlotte Amalie. The city boasts a deep-water harbor that was historically a pirate haven and is now a major cruise ship port, receiving over 1.5 million passengers annually. Historically, the area was inhabited by Caribs, Arawaks, Ciboney and Taíno native peoples before Columbus arrived in 1493. The city features Danish colonial architecture and landmarks such as St. Thomas Synagogue, Frederick Lutheran Church, Blackbeard's Castle, Bluebeards Castle and Fort Christian. A copy of the Liberty Bell and freed slave blowing a conch shell are in Emancipation Park, which is both a source of national pride and a tourist attraction.

Brewer's Bay

Brewers Bay - Brewers Bay is a gem hidden in plain sight. Its sun-drenched shore is presided over by lush green hills on the right, and the University of the Virgin Islands campus on the left. It’s one of the calmest beaches on St. Thomas and the water is clear as crystal. It is a favorite for Green Sea Turtles and Hawksbill Turtles. The seafloor is mostly sand, and it deepens gradually providing an easy sloped entry. The combination of clarity, calmness and a sandy bottom make it great for wading and swimming.

Enjoy paradise with a beautiful sandy shoreline and solitude. The view from the beach includes Inner Brass, a small island. There is good swimming and decent snorkeling at this local hideaway. Be sure to take a stroll along the beach. On the left side is a wild tangle of coconut palms that offer nice photo ops. There are trees leaning on one another, growing sideways, or even parallel to the ground. Look out for a swing in a coconut tree closest to the water. It is a great prop for a bit of fun. There are also Plantation Ruins tucked in the trees just off the beach. Remains include a factory, an animal mill, a stable, slave quarters, and a number of dry-stone walls. The ruins that are most visible from the dirt road seem a bit eerie tucked in the forest. They appear to be fiercely guarded by the trees and vines that have reclaimed the site. The plantation dates to the late 1700s–early 1800’s, a period in colonial history when the island belonged to Denmark.