Morning Star Beach Club resort - Paradise By Marriott

+ISLAND LIVINGAn Enchanting Experience Underneath the SunSt. Thomas, part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of PuertoRico. With 32 square miles of lush green hills and sandy beaches, St. Thomas and the nearby island of St. John see nearly 1.7million visitors a year. The island's main town and the territory's capital, Charlotte Amalie was founded in 1666. Originally calledTaphaus, or Tap House, the name changed in 1691, when it was renamed Charlotte Amalie after the wife of the Danish KingChristian V.Island VistasDrake’s Seat, Solberg Lookout and Valdemar Hill preside over the waters of CharlotteAmelie Harbour providing spectacular views of the island. The St. Thomas Skyride allows youto rise up over the town of Charlotte Amalie to the Virgin Islands’ best view at Paradise Point.A quarter-mile nature trail meanders through Paradise Peak giving visitors access toadditional look out points on the mountain.St. Thomas SightsFort Christian Museum is a national landmark built in 1672 and the oldest standing structurein the Virgin Islands. Coral World Marine Park & Observatory, located on Coki Point is aninternationally renowned underwater observatory with a tropical nature trail, a marinegardens aquarium, and an 80,000-gallon panoramic coral reef tank. Other points of interestinclude Bluebeard’s Castle, St. Thomas Synagogue, St. Peter Greathouse Estate &Gardens and the University of the Virgin Islands Reichhold Center for the Arts.Shopping & NightlifeFind fresh produce at Market Square, or walk along the downtown waterfront for locally madegoods, including paintings and silk-screened prints. Many goods are sold in the marketplaceof downtown Charlotte Amalie, along Main Street, in Vendors’ Plaza, and at Havensight Mall.When night falls, visitors can enjoy performances of calypso, reggae, quelbe, jazz and popmusic by talented local musicians.Water ActivitiesSurrounded by the beautiful, clear waters of the Caribbean, St. Thomas offers a wide variety ofwater sports. The Virgin Islands also offer some of the best Blue Marlin, Tuna and Wahoofishing anywhere. With over 40 pristine beaches along the island, St. Thomas is the perfectsetting for snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Visitors canalso take submarine cruises and glass bottom boat rides. A day trip or island hopping tosurrounding islands is also offered via seaplanes or island ferries.Island HoppingWater Island is a peaceful, quiet retreat that’s ideal for a quick getaway. The island is a 10-minute ferry ride from Charlotte Amalie, and has a population of fewer than 200 people.Visitors can also travel to nearby islands with St. John being a favorite.GolfingSt. Thomas’ Mahogany Run, designed by George and Tom Fazio, boasts 18 of the mostbeautiful and challenging holes in the Caribbean. Mahogany Run is best known for itsspectacular “Devil’s Triangle” of golf holes overhanging the sea. Golfers can enjoy this 6,022-yard, par 70-championship course while enjoying breathtaking taking island views.