// EASTERN CARIBBEAN
Harbor view of Charlotte Amalie , St . Thomas Below : Iguana , St . Thomas images : AWL IMAGES
CHARLOTTE AMALIE , ST . THOMAS
Welcome to ‘ Rock City ’, the affectionate moniker of St . Thomas due to its mountainous interior . Upscale is very much in vogue in Charlotte Amalie , a top place in the Caribbean for tax-free shopping .
Beyond the commerce , Charlotte Amalie is a great place to get better acquainted with the history of the people and nature in the wider Eastern Caribbean . Quirky and castellated , the deep carmine walls of Fort Christian , formerly a Danish military installation , now house exhibits such as Stone Age relics of the native Island Carib peoples , alongside colonial furniture and art , and a section exploring the island ’ s natural history . Before leaving , take the Skyride cable car from Havensight Mall to Paradise Point for one of the Caribbean ’ s more spectacular vistas : a glorious presentation of the curves , contours and smaller islands that dot the bays around St . Thomas . spring 2022 // 49