Your trip to tropical paradise is incomplete without visiting the St. Thomas Butterfly Farm. With only four locations in the world, these small ecosystems are a place of delicate beauty. Each farm structure is made out of large mesh and contains tropical landscaped gardens, native flowers, and small pools with Japanese fish.

It’s also hard to miss the hundreds of species of butterflies that gently glide through the air of The Butterfly Farm. See the evolution of butterflies as you walk through the farm, and get a chance to hold these magnificent creatures. As a neat tip, The Buttery Farm owners suggest you wear bright colors and perfume if you want the butterflies to land on you.

St. Thomas Skyride whisks you 700 feet in an airborne gondola, providing you with some of the most spectacular views of St. Thomas. Your air tour will take off above the main town of Charlotte Amalie, as you watch the sites become smaller and the beauty of the island grow.

The St. Thomas Skyride carries 24 passengers every seven minutes along its 8 tower ascent.  St. Thomas Skyride is located a few minutes from the cruise ship docks. Another close by must see landmark is the Port of Sale Mall located directly across the street from the St. Thomas Skyride.

Located just ten minutes from the heart of Charlotte Amialie in St. Thomas is a paradise within paradise. The Mountain Top is infamous for its expansive nature trail and botanical gardens. Upon arrival your sense of smell will be sent to a world of ecstasy as it is engulfed by the 400 species of exotic fragrant flowers, tropical plants, and orchids that make up the botanical gardens.

Take a stroll through the wooded walkway that weaves its way through these beautiful gardens and natural plant life that make up St. Thomas. The Mountain Top Botanical Gardens provide some of the most breathtaking views and picturesque scenery for photos. Make sure to capture every memory.

The Mahogany Run Golf Course is a par-70 golf course that is spread over 6,022-yards of St. Thomas. This world famed golf course is renowned for the “Devils Triangle,” a challenging three hole part to their par-70 course. Golf Digest described one of the holes as “one of the most beautiful settings for a putting green in the game of golf.”

Located on the North East side of the island, Mahogany Run Golf Course is only 20 minutes from downtown, the cruise ship docks, and the airport. Tee times may be made up to two months in advance, and must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Rates for this golf course fluctuate based on the tourism season.

Coral World Ocean Park is a theme park designed completely around sea creatures and the Caribbean ocean. Their exhibits include an undersea observatory tower, Caribbean reef encounter, marine gardens, shark shallows, stingray lagoon, turtle pool, critter corners, and feeding and show times.

One of their newest additions is a Sea Lion encounter which allows you to get up close and personal with their friendly sea lions. Pucker up for a wet kiss from these loveable creatures or kick around a soccer ball. Coral World Ocean Park takes a whole new look at “under the sea” and has a new adventure and sea creature at every turn.