Quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious, Latte’s in Paradise in Red Hook is an excellent spot for a grab-and-go breakfast paired with a steamy cup of joe. The café overlooks the marina, and you’ll find tasty menu items like pastries, fresh fruit and breakfast sandwiches. Even better, everything on the menu is $6 or less!

Craving a fish taco or a burger? Well, be sure to hit up Dinghy’s Beach Bar and Grill. The restaurant is located on the gorgeous Honeymoon Beach and serves locally caught fish, mouthwatering burgers, specialty cocktails, and beer. With most menu prices under $20, you can bite into a catch-of-the-day sandwich while sipping a Coconut Swizzler (Cruzan Dark Rum with lemon-lime) as you gaze out over the cerulean water.

At Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill, the food is dynamite, the views of the glistening coast are incredible, and the prices won’t have you taking out a second mortgage. Located at the top of Providence Hill on Water Island, you’ll need to take a short ferry right to get to it, but the food and views are worth the ride. The perfect lunch spot, you’ll dine on flame-grilled burgers, sandwiches and their island-famous fish tacos.

In Frenchtown, next to Cay Bay, Frenchtown Deli and Coffee Shop serves no-frills eats. Grab a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner for under $15, from eggs and waffles to Reuben sandwiches and chicken salad. Vegetarians won’t go hungry at this joint either, with items like veggie lasagna and roasted garlic, onion and pepper quiche.

If you’re looking for affordable accommodations on St. Thomas, Galleon House Bed & Breakfast has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Spacious rooms with great views? Check! Central location in Charlotte Amalie? You bet! Swimming pool? Absolutely. Enjoy complimentary breakfast on the verandah, panoramic hilltop views, quick access to the area’s shopping district, and ferries to nearby St. John.

Imagine looking out at the beautiful Magen’s Bay Beach from your poolside lounge chair with the rolling green hills of St. Thomas surrounding you. That can be your reality at Flamboyan on the Bay Beach Resort. Tucked away in the island’s hills, this modest resort has two pools, tennis courts, an on-site restaurant and a video gaming center. Sunbathe by the garden pool, stroll on one of the garden paths or experience a striking sunset over Magen’s Bay.

Nestled in Charlotte Amalie’s historic district, the Bunker Hill Hotel offers gorgeous views of the Downtown Harbor, surrounding hills and 17th-century architecture. Featuring 20 rooms with private balconies, a pool and an on-site restaurant (Sugarcane Grille), you’ll also be just a short walk away from popular spots like the 99 Steps, Emancipation Garden and Blackbeard’s Castle.

When it comes to affordable activities on St. Thomas, nothing beats free. Take a walk through history on the 99 Steps, a picturesque flight of stairs in Charlotte Amalie built in the 18th century when the Danish colonized the islands. As you walk up the 103 steps, tropical flowers line the pathway made from bricks brought over from Denmark. At the top, you’ll find Blackbeard’s Castle – one of three National Historic Landmarks on the island.

Make a splash at Coral World Ocean Park at Coki Point. This five-acre complex is a great place to learn about the island’s ecosystem and various marine life. Descend beneath the depths at the Undersea Observatory Tower. Stop by the Dolphin Sea Sanctuary. Or, get up close and personal with sea lions at the Sea Lion Encounter.

St. Thomas Synagogue is the second oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere. During the 17th century, Jewish sugarcane traders arrived on the island, contributing to the synagogue's construction in 1833. Today, the sacred space in Charlotte Amalie offers 15-minute tours where guests can view the dome ceilings, traditional sand floors and even a museum with photographs and artifacts like an old Torah.