One word: unbelievable. This national park is a hidden beauty and it's a shame it's so far away; I…read morewould visit it more often if I could. We hiked Lind point trail since it's walking distance from the ferry and stopped by honeymoon beach- absolutely stunning beach with clear water and white sand- great for snorkeling. We also went to trunk bay beach- the water was very choppy, and wind gusts were high so the snorkel trail was closed. Otherwise the views were beautiful and would definitely recommend.

We were relaxed and together, although it rained, we enjoyed our trip we found the people very nice…read moreeager to please, and taught us a few things about their culture, their lifestyles and their struggles so I really did appreciate being there and just taking a minute to be with my other half

It's where our driver told us to meet him after the tour for our transportation back to the ship…read more Otherwise, I'm not sure we would have seen it. The park commemorates the day that slavery was abolished in the Danish West Indies. There's an annual Emancipation Day celebration and ringing of the Liberty Bell as a symbol of freedom. The sculpture in the middle of the park is the "Conch Shell Blower" or "Freedom" statue. The artist that sculpted it is Bright Bimpong. The man blowing into the conch shell is General Buddhoe who organized and led the uprising for freedom in 1848. What I didn't know is that this park was built on the land where slaves were once sold. It makes that sculpture even more special & significant. The Liberty Bell that you see in this park is number #51 of 57 replicas ordered by the U.S. Treasury back in 1950 as a "Save for Your Independence" savings bond campaign. The bells were given to each state (Missouri has 2). There are 2 in DC, 1 in Puerto Rico (#53) and 1 in VI. That leaves us with 2 more. One was given to Japan in 1952. It's located in Tokyo's Hibiya Park. The Pacard Foundry in Annecy, France who casted these bells was also given a replica. The bell in Emancipation Gardens is open for all to see and touch it. It's been said that it's there for anyone to ring it, but I don't know if that's still true. It's sitting on a tall base that has a plaque referencing the Jamestown settlers who had stayed in VI for 3 days before founding the Virginia settlement. It's a little confusing at first, but it has nothing to do with the bell. We waited for a short time in the semi-shaded park with the chickens and pigeons. There are plenty of benches and even a large white gazebo. There are plenty of places for picture opportunities. It was a nice place to relax while waiting for our tour ride back to the pier.

From being here I learned that every state has a replica of the Liberty Bell, and this one is…read moreproudly displayed in a prominent place. It motivated me to find out where my state's bell is located. It's in Melbourne, FL! I also likes the sculpture in the middle of the park of the person blowing a conch shell. This is a pleasant place to sit and contemplate life while waiting for a tour operator!

The beach was beautiful -- soft and clean sands perfect to spend the day. Clear and calm blue water…read morewith fish swimming around my feet. A few picnic benches and a porta potty. What else can you need when enjoying the magic of St John? Ok. I'm not going to lie. I would have loved a flushable toilet and sink. But, not enough to knock off a star

First time hitting this beach in all my years visiting STJ and this one could be the best. Very…read morecalm waters so perfect for families. Great for paddle boarding. Worth the drive out, plus you you can visit the Annaberg Ruins. They do have some picnic tables but get there early if you want one. If you want a break from the Maho chaos, just keep driving past and check out this gem.

This park was dedicated in honor of Carl Limpricht, former Danish government secretary of St Croix…read moreand Governor General of the Danish West Indies. It is a small, pocket park that has a few benches and blue and yellow picnic tables. It is well shaded. The park is fenced in and closed to the public most times. The park is home to the islands annual "Light Dem Up: Festival of Trees" in December and January. It is also known to host a Vintage & Collectibles Fair. It is a well maintained park and has an historic feel to it, which I really like The park's centerpiece is a granite monument in honor of Limpricht. It has a circular image of Limpricht's face and has some of his achievements engraved in the granite. If you ask me, it is hard to read though. It is a nice park that is very peaceful, even though it is on the outskirts of downtown Christiansted. If you are able to get in, it is definitely worth a visit.

Has to be one of the top beaches on the Island! Open from 10-4 on weekends. Couple of things to…read morenote, no bathrooms, no long pole umbrellas allowed only canopy tents, no shade areas and no concession areas. Small coolers, beach chairs are okay to bring.

While I was in St. Croix a couple months ago, this was on a lot of lists of 'Places to See' in St…read more Croix so I naturally had to go. This was probably the best beach that I went to on St. Croix. The beaches were clean and sandy. The water was great. It was also cool to see where the last scene of Shawshank Redemption was filmed. I would definitely go back to this beach.

We arrived on a Sunday to a loud and crowded little bay. We had high hopes based on all the…read morerecommendations. We actually thought we were in the wrong spot. Seriously, it felt like any US beach, not a pristine national park beach. All around there were people holding Koozies, floating on noodles, Waboba balls and loud people, all in close proximity. We could not find a spot for our towels so hung them on the park sign. Three Neso tents took up plenty of the limited real estate. What a mess.

This is a real nice public beach. It is actually a national park. It is pretty far from Cruz Bay…read more We stayed at the Westin and was a 45 min twisty drive. Pretty remote and not that crowded. Worth the trip. Snorkeling was good and saw a lot of fish and even a sea turtle. Zero amenities so bring what you plan on using/eating.

Hull Bay Beach is a quieter but no less beautiful beach on the north side of St. Thomas. The roads…read moreare a little trickier to navigate to get here, but there is ample parking. The Shack at Hull Bay is here as a great option for food but otherwise there are no restroom amenities. My pups enjoyed it here as a dog-friendly beach.

Before Abi Beach came along Hull Bay was the only beach that you could bring your dogs to. I…read morehonestly didn't like it that much because on the weekends EVERYONE living on this island with a dog would set up tents, grill and camp out all day. Positives are that your fur baby will have a blast with dog friends and come home tired. Downside is that it's noisy, crowded, and you have to come early to get a good spot and parking. Waking up on weekends early is not something I do. This is a locals beach, I haven't really seen the tourist groups come out here (they stick more so to Magen's Bay next door) so when cruise ships are in, this beach won't get over crowded. It is very rocky in the water and on the beach so watch out, but there is no charge to access this area. The big bonus with this beach is Hull bay Hideaway restaurant, which serves up awesome affordable grilled beach grub and a shaded eating area that your fur baby is allowed, in order to get out of the blazing sun in the early afternoons. If you have a boat there is also a ramp to lower it into the water in the parking lot area. Overall if you're only here on St.Thomas with a cruise ship stick to Magen's Bay if you live here and have dogs this is a beautiful beach to spend the day. #St.Thomas #USVI

absolutely heaven on earth!!…read more clear blue waters, soft sand, snorkeling (lots of fishes and saw a permit fish almost a yard big!!), showers & restrooms, bar with alcohol, food & dessert shacks (get the shrimp burger), rentals (for chairs, canopy, snorkel gear), $5 admission I do appreciate how they don't give out plastic!! Please protect the oceans and be green :) recycle + reusable metal straws

Trunk Bay is an absolute must when you're in the USVI National Park! Took the Red Hook Car Ferry…read moreover to St. John. Talk about a wildly stunning ride! Trunk Bay is home to the only underwater snorkeling trail in the U.S. national park system. The beach is pristine, tucked into the park with soft white sand and crystal blue water. The marine life is incredible! Full of depth, color, and light. Totally dreamy, super chill, and the perfect spot to soak up the sun. Out of all the beaches in VI National Park, this is my favorite. A radiant, sun soaked escape!

Room was right on the beach which is what we wanted. The front desk staff were super friendly and…read moreaccommodating. We arrived early due to our flight time and were able to leave our luggage in the lobby while we headed to the beach. By the time we sat, they had our room ready (before 1pm). Each room is designed differently/privately owned. Ours was set up nicely with a great view from the balcony and a coffee pot. Our only complaint was the cleanliness of the shower and some of the construction that was going on at the resort, especially for the price we paid even in the off season. We would stay here again next time without hesitation.

The entire resort staff was very professional, insightful, courteous and knowledgeable of the St…read more Thomas Virgin Islands culture and customs. I am very appreciative for Dononver, Teddy, Jo and Ciego as it relates to me having a wonderful visit and I definitely plan to visit again. Thank you so much for your hospitality and services rendered. Over the top!

One of the best hikes we did while in the Virgin Islands National Park. Absolutely beautiful, and…read morethe hike ends at some sugar mill ruins and a breath-taking beach. It's about a 5 mile round trip moderate hike - the way down isn't bad at all, but the way up can get pretty steep in places. Still completely doable, you'll probably just have to take some breaks during it. Make sure to bring water! And some snacks. You can take a detour off the main trail to see the petroglyphs - they're worth a see. If you're lucky, there might be a waterfall (we were hoping to see one, but no such luck when we were there). It can get pretty crowded there as it's a smaller space, so just a heads up. The beach at the bottom is very beautiful, but the beach is very rocky. We saw some people snorkeling there. A nice break before starting the hike back up. We got there around 10:30, and while the sun was up, you're hiking through jungle so there's pretty much always coverage from the sun. Surprisingly, it wasn't as crowded as we expected, and there's parking on the side of the road. Don't recommend getting here by taxi because it would be very difficult to get a ride back. Highly recommend this hike.

2.5 miles down and 100 miles back. ;)…read more Our watch-app said 13,000 steps and close to 6 miles including exploring the petroglyphs and some of the beach area. We loved this hike. Native walls and ruins, the historic sugar mill, hermit crabs, giant spiders, land turtles, centipedes, beach mangroves, wasp nests and wild pineapple bushes. The trail is very well maintained by NPS conservatory groups and volunteers. Regarding the wasps - huge nests around the ruins - however they seem disinterested if you stay back / on trail and avoid rustling anything near them. It's interesting to note that while the beach here is very pretty -it's not the top highlight of the hike. The return hike definitely gets your attention and heart rate up, but while the trail is steep - most of the elevation challenge is within the last half-mile. Our total time with extensive exploration at petroglyphs, ruins, the beach plus reading each NPS description sign was a bit over 3 hours. Awesome hike!