How to Spend Spring Break in St. Thomas, USVI

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If you go to school in a cold winter environment, you may want to try something more exotic for spring break - for instance, the Caribbean. St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands welcomes spring breakers with its excellent weather and quaint charm.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Sun Hats
Fins
Sports Sunglasses
Snorkels
Bathing Suits
Sunscreen
Snorkeling Guidebooks
Dive Masks

Step 1

Hop a short flight from Miami and deplane onto the steaming tarmac ready for a mix of adventure and relaxation.
Step 2

Wear your bathing suit, a T-shirt and a hat for a week straight.
Step 3

Stop and listen to street-corner musicians playing calypso music on steel drums. Tip them well.
Step 4

Eat a cheeseburger in paradise while Jimmy Buffet plays in the background.
Step 5

Take a boat charter to remote coves with excellent snorkeling and empty beaches.
Step 6

Horseback ride through the lush tropical foliage while birds squawk like punch-drunk sports fans.
Step 7

Claim your spot under a beach umbrella early, and bring your favorite book.

Tips & Warnings

Bring lots of reggae CDs.
When in Rome, do as Romans do.
As of January, 2007, passports are required for US citizens traveling between the US and the Caribbean by air. In January, 2008, the requirement will extend to include those traveling by land or sea.