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Charlotte Amalie Big City Amenities In The Heart Of The Caribbean
s capital of the U.S. known as the shopping hub of the
Virgin Islands, Charlotte Caribbean. In fact, over one
Amalie has long been one of million visitors come to the city
the Caribbean’s most vibrant each year to explore the many
cities. Charlotte Amalie boasts stores and markets. Considering
all the gourmet dining, that American tourists are
world-class resorts, lively allowed to shop duty-free in St.
entertainment and other luxurious Thomas with greater allowances
amenities that much larger cities than anywhere else in the
have to offer. However, Charlotte Caribbean, the interest comes as
Amalie maintains a relaxed, no surprise. Discounts generally
uniquely Caribbean atmosphere range from 40-60% off American
amongst the hustle and bustle. mainland prices on everything
Despite the fact that there is so from clothing, jewelry and
much to explore in Charlotte perfume to electronics, crystal
Amalie, the capital city can and fine china.
easily be explored on foot.
Providing urban excitement with The downtown and waterfront areas
an exotic backdrop, Charlotte are the best places to begin a
Amalie combines everything shopping tour of Charlotte
tourists love about the Amalie. The historic colonial
Caribbean. Whether you’re looking warehouses lining Main, Back and
for shopping, world-class dining Waterfront Streets contain
or live entertainment when hundreds of unique shops with all
traveling in the Caribbean, the discounted luxury goods St.
Charlotte Amalie is the heart of Thomas is known for. The side
the action. streets surrounding the downtown
area – such as Royal Dane Mall,
Despite Charlotte Amalie’s many Palm Passage and Riise Alley –
activities, the city remains well are home to smaller boutiques
offering distinctive local central Charlotte Amalie, these
products and Caribbean two markets offer everything from
specialties. Throughout this handmade souvenirs and
entire area, you will also find locally-grown produce to
plenty of restaurants and bars Caribbean artwork not available
catering to every palate. in any other store.
If you couldn’t find what you Another thing that sets Charlotte
were looking for in downtown Amalie apart is the presence of
Charlotte Amalie, the Havensight impeccably preserved colonial
District is another great area to architecture. No other city in
do some shopping. Located close the Caribbean has such a wealth
to the main cruise ship pier, of history or such and
these shops are especially interesting story to tell. For
popular with visitors on shore instance, Fort Christian – the
excursions. In the Havensight oldest remaining structure in the
District, you will find luxury Virgin Islands sits in Charlotte
items similar to those downtown Amalie. The fort has gone through
at the same great prices. many phases since its
However, Havensight features a construction in 1666. Originally
number of charming cafes – designed to protect the Danish
perfect for a peaceful Caribbean settlement from other Europeans,
lunch – that you won’t find the bright red fortress went on
anywhere else. to be used as a jail, government
hall and police station. Since
If you are in search of some 1982, Fort Christian has served
distinctive local products, try as the city’s finest history
Vendor’s Plaza and the Native museum, while the roof continues
Arts and Crafts Cooperative. to offer the best panoramic views
Located near Emancipation Park in of the city and its harbor.
A walk around Charlotte Amalie Most importantly, in addition to
will also reveal such buildings the stores, resorts, restaurants
as the Grand Hotel – a beautiful and historic sites, Charlotte
19th century resort that now Amalie offers the ideal beaches
houses shops in the downtown area that have made the Caribbean
– and the Legislature Building – famous. Charlotte Amalie is
a 19th century structure housing probably the perfect destination
the government of the Virgin for those who love the city, but
Islands, painted a vibrant want a taste of the Caribbean’s
Caribbean green. renowned beauty.
About the Author:
Justin Burch writes articles about travel in Charlotte Amalie and Carribean tourism for the Marriott Resorts.
Read more articles by: Justin Burch
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