A view from the mountain top in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

There is a beautiful view to behold at a mountain top in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and definitely worth the cruise down from Miami.  I can say that it is worth visiting more than one time to take in the pristine waters and beach areas, as well as views from the top.  So, I want to share with you a few photos on my way to and at this destination and hope that you may get a sense of the beauty...

A view from the Port of Miami as the NCL Escape leaves for the Virgin Islands...
It is fun to hear the ships call out as we leave the port - a way to say bon voyage!  How friendly :)

Beautiful Miami skyline as the NCL Escape begins its journey to St. Thomas.
A nice way to see the sun setting and take in the sea air as well.  

Calm seas are such a pleasant and inviting mood setter... I just can't seem to get enough of this view :)

Morning view as the NCL Escape approaches the port in St. Thomas...capturing the pilot boat coming to great us and steer the ship into the port at St. Thomas.

What a welcome to see a rainbow in the sky at St. Thomas... always a good sign :)

Entering St. Thomas, a view of old structures. 

A closer look at the old structures at the entrance to St. Thomas.

Hubby taking in the view of the harbor as we prepare to dock.

Side view of Fort Christian is located in central Charlotte Amalie... more information about Fort Christian can be found at http://www.visitusvi.com/stthomas/culture_history

Our tour excursion driver who was quite knowledgeable about the history of St. Thomas.

A unique building in the tourist area of the Island.

Just a beautiful walkway in the shopping area.

A view from above the port where the NCL Escape was docked along with other cruise ships.

Mountain top view - what a beautiful place to see... 

Zip line location on St. Thomas high up in the mountain top. Yes, I could hear some of the zip liners as they journeyed through the air :)

Mountain top view of Magens Bay... St. Thomas's most popular beach, this beautiful one-mile stretch is a public park and was donated to the people of the Virgin Islands by Arthur Fairchild. The water is usually very calm in this heart-shaped protected bay. 

Taking in the mountain top view - such beauty to behold

Can you find me in this photo taken at Coki Beach... a great location for snorkeling and diving...