What to do during your stay in St. Thomas
Beaches: Some of the world's most beautiful beaches are here. Magens Bay, among the 40 beaches on St. Thomas, is "one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world," according to National Geographic Magazine. And its only 5 minutes from Villa Papillon.
Shopping: With no sales or luxury taxes and no customs duties on items such as watches, cameras, liquor, jewelry, perfume, china and leather goods, the USVI is a free port for visitors. U.S. citizens are allowed a duty-free shopping quota of $1,200., twice that of any other island in the Caribbean and three times that of European countries. Charlotte Amalie is the place to go for most shopping, especially jewelry.
Music: Dance along, sing with or simply watch our local musicians at many hot spots around St. Thomas. Calypso, reggae, quelbe, jazz or pop --- you name it, we've got it. There's even karaoke if you prefer to make your own music.
Restaurants: Our numerous restaurants (most are open-air and feature great views) offer a variety of West Indian, French, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Pacific Rim, Danish or Continental fare. As expected, many restaurant menus rely on the islands' surrounding waters to please their patrons' palates. Wahoo, grouper, mahi-mahi and other fresh fish are menu staples.
Night Clubs: St. Thomas has no shortage of night life! Follow this guide for the best places to go.
Fridays and Saturdays at the "The Old Mill" you can dance up a storm in the dance club, shoot pool by the outside bar, or relax in the jazz bar. The Old Mill has many different areas and rooms and gets packed every weekend (Saturday is the busiest).
At "Duffy's Love Shack" you can have dinner - and fabulous drinks from their award-winning exotic drinks menu - in the warm night breeze then dance the night away on their dance floor that is open on two sides.
The Greenhouse has live reggae and calypso bands playing on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Greenhouse attracts a mostly local crowd.
Scuba Diving: You will find a variety of dive sights to suit every diver's (or diver-to-be) experience level. Coral reefs, sunken ship wrecks or steep drops---select what is appropriate for you. 
Snorkeling: You won't believe the sea life visible just from snorkeling on the surface of our crystal-clear waters. Colorful fish, exotic corals, sea turtles, lobsters, sting rays and more are all easily viewed while snorkeling.
Boating: Many say the best boating is to be had in the Virgin Islands. With so many islands, so close together, you'll want to rent a boat (with or without a captain) for a day and visit several of them.
Fishing: The waters surrounding the U.S. Virgin Islands are famous for their excellent fishing opportunities. Twenty-four world record catches have been recorded in Virgin Islands waters.
Kayaking: Sea kayaks are a great way to explore our beaches and coves up close.
Golf: There's a scenic and challenging 18-hole Tom Fazio course which is sure to please.
Hiking: Get close to our beautiful scenery with an invigorating hike. St. John alone has 32 hiking trails managed by the National Park authorities.
Exploration: Explore the USVI just as Columbus did when he "discovered" them. Only now you'll find centuries-old towns, restored plantations, forts, churches, sugar mill ruins and museums.
Parasailing: Thrill-seekers don't want to miss the opportunity to float high above our waters for a birds-eye view of paradise.
Submarine Rides: Go 90 feet below the surface without even getting wet. Take a ride on Atlantis submarine to see the active sea life from a truly unique perspective.
Coral World: Only a short drive away. View sharks, exotic fish, coral reef and exotic marine life -- all without getting wet!
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