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An oasis of quiet in the busiest area in St. Thomas, Tillett Gardens is a courtyard filled with a handful of arty shops definitely worth a look. Back into the traffic and congestion that hallmarks the rest of the area, there are several large shopping malls with grocery stores, one of the island’s two Kmart department stores (seeKmart), and other chain shops. This area is also the heart of fast food eating in St. Thomas. The enclosed Tutu Park Mall has a small food court and public bathrooms.

Born April 25, 1976, the St. Croix native plays basketball for the San Antonio Spurs.

This casual restaurant serves excellent West Indian and continental fare. Go for the tender conch in curry sauce.

You’ll get distinctive gift items here, such as nifty metal sea sculptures, decorative tiles, and fish carved from coral, plus Naot sandals, best for tropical trekking.

The who’s who of St. Thomas society gathers every March 31 to remember the 1917 event that transferred ownership of the islands from Denmark to the US. The venue is the Legislature Building on the waterfront, the same site as that of the original transfer ceremony.

After years of negotiations, Denmark sold St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix to the US for $25 million. The Danish flag came down to make way for the Stars and Stripes on March 31, 1917.

Located near Wickhams Cay II in Road Town, this hotel puts you within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Relax by the pool, go sailing, or take the hotel shuttle to its restaurant at Cane Garden Bay.

Luscious scents from top brands such as Guerlain, Chanel, Lancôme, Estée Lauder, Dior, and Sisley waft out to greet you at this perfumery.

Hordes of cruise ship passengers and day-trippers vie for a patch on this long, white sand beach. Palms and seagrapes provide shade, and two lifeguards ensure safety. The beach has cool showers, flush toilets, covered pavilions, a snack bar, and snorkel rentals. Its underwater snorkel trail provides an easy introduction to snorkeling and the marine world, but there is more sea life around the small island, Trunk Cay, that sits in the middle of the bay.