Things To Know About St Thomas Transportation Service

Things To Know About St Thomas Transportation Service

by Beryl Dalton

St. Thomas is a popular vacation Island in the Caribbean. Every year, thousands of tourists flock there to enjoy the sun and activities that are offered. Many travel by cruise ship and then disembark to enjoy various onshore excursions. If you are sightseeing there, you should know that the terrain is not suitable for walking long distances. So you will have to find a <A href="http://stthomastour.com">St Thomas transportation service</A> to get around. Also, you should not hitch-hike. It is best to explore the island using motored transportation.

The island has a population of more than fifty thousand people and it covers more than thirty square miles of land. It was originally settled by the Ciboney people around 1500 BC. In 1493, Christopher Columbus saw the island during his second voyage to the New World. The United States later acquired the island in 1917 for millions of dollars in gold.

There is also a ferry service and various commuter airlines for those who want to try inter-island travel. You should check out the ferry schedules and the air carrier offices for their fees and information.

You can also rent a scooter to get around the island. If motorcycle are not your thing, you can rent a bicycle instead. If you have a bicycle, be aware that the mountainous regions of the island will make using a bicycle rather difficult in many places.

Many cruise ships sailing in the Eastern Caribbean include St. Thomas as a port of call in their itinerary. In the winter season, which is the tourist high season in the Caribbean, there are as many as twenty thousand people at port at the same time. This is why planning your transportation is so important. You do not want to be stuck in the port and unable to get out and see the Island.

There are more than fifty shops and boutiques in the downtown area. This includes a large mall, a tasting bar and a post office. There are also banks with access to ATM machines and a pharmacy in the area. You can easily access the downtown area by bus.

There are also special taxis that run dollar rides, known as the safari buses. These are basically trucks made with benches for sitting. They are covered but they are also in the open air. Not all safari buses offer dollar rides, some are just regular taxis. It can be difficult to know the difference, because they do not always advertise with signs. However, most of them do travel the same routes as the regular buses and taxis. You should always ask the driver what his fares are where he is heading before boarding. Also ask to make sure they are going the route you want to go.

To find some good deals, you may want to start with your local travel agency. Your agent may be able to set you up with an all-inclusive package that covers your airfare, accommodations and transportation needs. Many agents have connections in different tourist regions; therefore, he or she may have insider information on getting around the place that you do not know about.



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