Why You Should Spend the Holidays in the USVI

We've all heard the songs "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas", "Let It Snow", "Baby it's Cold Outside", but not everyone shares that warm, fuzzy feeling about snow. Just because you don't like snow during the holidays doesn't make you Scrooge though. There are places for people like you. Behold... America's Paradise; the USVI.

Here are our 5 reasons why you should spend the holidays in the USVI:

It's Warm and Sunny
Let's start with the obvious: it's warm and sunny ALL YEAR LONG. Sure, it's a little breezier during the winter (AKA the Christmas winds), but it's roughly 85 degrees all year round. Swap snowmen for sand castles and white snow for white sand and it'll get your whole family singing "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year".

Local Holiday Events
Just because you're in the Caribbean doesn't mean it won't feel like the holidays. Santa visits the beach for the little ones, there's an annual tree lighting, and a holiday boat parade in the harbor.  String lights wrapped around palm trees and the whole island gets all festive; it's hard to not be jolly. The only thing that differs is you're in paradise.

It's a Great Experience for the Whole Family
There are activities to do for kids from ages one to 92... and even older. Obviously the beach is fun for all ages, kids 5 all the way to senior citizens have a blast zip lining with us at Tree Limin' Extreme. Kids can also meet Santa on the beach, enjoy the parades and experience exciting local cuisine. For the adults, there are parties at hotels, events at local bars, and shopping (of course).

Duty-Free Shopping
Speaking of shopping, the USVI has some really fantastic duty-free shops. If you're looking to save some cash, consider doing some of your last minute shopping while on vacation! Get your spouse their favorite wine or jewelry, your kids some beachy threads and toys; you'll be surprised what you'll find at in the stores. Explore historic main-street on St. Thomas, Mongoose Junction on St. John, or shops in Christiansted on St. Croix. We guarantee you'll find something for everyone.

Plenty of Villas to Choose From
Even though there's no place like home for the holidays, when you rent out a villa, you can certainly make it feel like home... without those relatives that stress you out.  The wonderful thing about the islands is that there are plenty of villas to rent that'll give your family a "homey" feeling. They range in prices, locations, size, each one different from the next, so you can pick one that works for your family. Don't forget to book many months (or even a year) in advance so you are guaranteed that reservation. The USVI is a popular place for people to visit this magical time of year and everyone wants a piece of paradise.

Even if you enjoy snow, there's still plenty of that white stuff after the holidays for you to enjoy your skiing, sledding, building snowmen... whatever makes your heart sing. The holidays are stressful enough, why not switch it up this year and treat your family to something really special?

Why You Should Zip Line on Your Next Trip To St. Thomas

As most of you who are familiar with the island, there’s a lot to do on St. Thomas! Beaches, shopping, eating/drinking; you’ll never run out of activities. The question is, have you considered zip lining? Although our opinion may be a little bias, the reviews on TripAdvisor speak for themselves. 

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Tree Limin' Extreme's TripAdvisor

If you’re still a little apprehensive about the idea of zip lining, here are our 5 reasons why you should zip line on your next trip to St. Thomas!

It’s Fun for the Whole Family

Family should never be the reason you choose not to go zip lining! Our tour was designed with your family in mind. Our guides move at the group’s pace and will spend extra time with anyone who is a little nervous. Also, not to mention, safety is our absolute top priority, so you should never feel like you’re in any danger. For the really little ones (5 and up) we offer tandem. Now you can take your child on an adventure you both will enjoy and you can share that special, unforgettable moment with them. 

Great Way to Learn New Things About the Island

Our overlook features some pretty incredible views, like Megans Bay, St. John, Jost Van Dyke, Peterborg Point and much more! All of our guides love sharing captivating stories and trivia about life on St. Thomas as well. If you have any particular question/questions you’ve been itching to find out about St. Thomas and the surrounding islands… just ask! Also while you’re on the platforms, read our trivia signs that move along the course as you do. Our goal is to have everyone leaving thoroughly entertained and learning something new.

The Pictures

Imagine you’ve stepped into a postcard and could be transported to paradise. Well guess what, you can! Once you arrive at the top of line one, you will be instantly shocked by the expansive beauty of the Northside of St. Thomas and beyond. Bring your camera or rent one of our GoPros to capture the experience. Even get a chance to take a photo in front of world famous Magens Bay (Don’t be shy, ask your guide to take a picture)! No green screen here, just miles and miles of paradise.

It Gets You Up and Active

There’s nothing like relaxing all day in the warm Caribbean sun, but in between the hours of sunbathing and all you can eat and drink buffets, your body may be yearning for some physical activity. Many hotels and resorts have gyms, but who wants to spend their vacation in a gym?! (No judgement for those who do… maybe a little jealousy, actually). Why not head on over and try swinging through the trees? It’s so much fun, you won’t even notice that you’re getting a workout. 

It’s Something Different

Even though zip lines have been growing in popularity over the recent years, they are still considered fun and adventurous! There are so many run-of-the-mill things you can do while on vacation: sight seeing tours, swimming, window shopping, but there’s always time to shake things up! Isn’t it time you checked something off your bucket list?