Tuesday 20 October 2015

Overcoming Your Fear of Heights with Tree Limin' Extreme


The fear of heights is a common one. Sometimes, it can hold you back from doing activities with friends and family. I should know, I’ve been scared of heights my whole entire life and I’m not just saying this for the sake of this post. Every time I’ve gone to theme parks, I was the one who stood in line with friends and held their bags as they road rides with name like “The Thunder Tornado” and “Hurricane of Screams”. They had the time of their lives, but no thank you, I’ll pass. So when I first visited St. Thomas back in September 2012, when Tree Limin’ Extreme had just opened, friends of mine who worked there had convinced me to try it. 

The reality hit when they had geared me up and we made our way up the hill in the pinzgauer. When we got up to the first zipline, I looked down from the platform and was nervous as could be! But when they hooked me up and talked me through the process until they gave me a zip away, I thought, “Wow, this isn’t bad at all, this is actually kind of fun!”. One line after another, I was having the time of my life. Little did I know, just a few months later, I would be come a guide.

My story may be unique, but so many others have also conquered their fear of heights here at Tree Limin’ Extreme. We pride ourselves on safety and professionalism and that along with our friendly guides will ease just about anyone’s nerves.

I asked our Facebook fans what they had to say about how Tree Limin’ Extreme helped them conquer their fear of heights! Here’s what they had to say.

Susan said:
I did it because I was afraid to do it. This 68 year old woman had one of the best times of my life. Of course I researched you web-site, was impressed by the professionalism and the fact that one of the owners is a woman helped. Also that you going in St. Thomas and not some grungy jungle made it more attractive. My Husband & I will be forever grateful of the wonderful experience Tree Limin provides.”

Lisa said:
“With all the safety equipment you wear, it feels pretty safe. As for the fear of heights, that first jump is frightening, but also exhilarating!! Sometimes you just have to experience new things and give zip lining a try!!”

Sonia said:
“It was extremely exhilarating, reminds me of the quote every time 'Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway' that's exactly how it was smile emoticon”


These are just a few testimonials our guests had to say about us! We love hearing from all of our guests about their time with us. If you want to share your story, tell us on Facebook or TripAdvisor!


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Friday 9 October 2015

Where to Dive in the Virgin Islands


If you’re in St. Thomas, or any of the Virgin Islands for that matter, you are surrounded by some of the best dive spots on the planet. Wide variety of sea life, shipwrecks, and some of the most vibrant coral you can imagine, and the best part, the dive sites vary from beginner to experienced, so there is something for everyone. If you aren’t certified, but wish to be, check out our previous blog post about where to get certified: “Where to Learn How to Dive”.

Now that we’ve established that diving in the Virgin Islands is awesome, let’s move onto some popular spots! Since there is such a variation of spots for all skill levels and what the dive has to offer, it’s hard to know which one is right for you! Here’s a quick guide to different spots for each skill level! 

     *These skill levels are up to interpretation. After reading multiple sources, this was my conclusion. If anyone has anything to include, please add that to the comment section below!

Beginner:
Coki Beach
With a max depth of about 55 feet and calm, steady waters, Coki Beach is perfect for the beginner diver, or anyone who is a little anxious about getting back into it. They have a wide variety of fish and coral that make this dive worth while.

Cow and Calf Rocks
This very popular spot got its name from resembling a mother whale and her baby; cow and calf. This 20-45 feet dive consists of small caves and elkhorn corals, and a wide variety of sea life. Check out the video below:




Navy Barges
These barges were used during WWII, but in 1961, it sank. Now it is a a mecca for coral, sea sponges, and other colorful sea life. 

Intermediate:
French Cap
This dive is roughly 55-85 feet and is about a 20 minute ride out. This dive has a number of large, beautiful fish and will be hard to forget! 

RMS Rhone
Built in 1865, this 310 foot long ship was built to carry over 300 people. Tragically in October 1867, it sank in a hurricane with an unknown number of passengers on board. Only 23 survived, all of which were crew members. Today, the Rhone is a very popular dive spot in the BVIs and is kept safe in protected waters. If you want to check out this spot, don't forget to bring your passport! Check out the video below:




Kennedy Barge
This landing craft barge sunk in the year 1986 and has since been a unique dive spot for many divers exploring the USVI. It is roughly 65 feet deep and has all the sea life you'd hope for while diving in the Caribbean. 

Experienced:
Carval Rock
Carval Rock is a very popular spot for divers who have a good amount of experience. It has a plethora of colorful marine life that'll make any dive enthusiast happy they made the trip. 

WIT Shoal II
She had originally sunk on November 6th 1984 in tropical storm Klaus, but was patched up and able to float once again. They decided to retire her shortly after and towed her out to the Caribbean Sea. She only made it a few miles until one of the patches broke, so they cut the towline and let her sink. Now you can go out and visit this 90 feet dive and explore the 5 levels of decks and abundance of marine life that has grown with it. Check out the video below:




Miss Opportunity
This fairly protected dive spot that ranges from 40-90 feet, offers a special experience for anyone who loves wreck dive. Over 300 feet of Miss Opportunity are still intact and gives you many opportunities to explore the interior. Originally built as a navy hospital ship and then eventually used as a job placement center, she was sunk in 1985 not too far off the coast of the south side of the island of St. Thomas, making it quick and easy to get to.   

This is just a small glimpse of the plethora of dive spots right here in the Virgin Islands! For more spots and information, visit:

Now that you have a better idea of where you want to go, what’s holding you back? Schedule your next trip down to the Virgin Islands and do something that you can look back on and be happy you did.  

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