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Marriott's Frenchman's Cove St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands TOP 10 THINGS TO DO Don't Miss These Exciting Activities Vacation Owners have told us that these are their top 10 ‘must do’ activities when staying at Frenchman's Cove. 1. Warm your soul on Morning Star Beach Just steps from your villa, watch sailboats and cruise ships slipping in and out of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor from your vantage point on the beach. The surf is gentle and mild to match the breezes. 2. Visit the birthplace of Camille Pissaro The famed Jewish artist known as the father of French Impressionism was born in Charlotte Amalie . Around the corner from his birthplace is the oldest synagogue in continuous use on American soil. 3. Tour Seven Arches Museum This two-story 18 th century home is a classic example of Danish-West Indian architecture. Appointed with period furnishings, its kitchen is housed in a separate building, a safety custom of the day. 4. Visit St. Peter Greathouse Estate and Botanical Gardens Perched atop the highest point on St. Thomas , this famous 11 -acre estate gives you a view of all the Virgin Islands . Over 200 species of West Indian plants and trees provide a breathtaking landscape. 5. Take the walking trail through Annaberg Plantation On nearby St. John , explore a sugar plantation set up as an open museum. Placards explain the process of creating sugar as you wander through the factory, slave quarters and on to the old windmill. 6. Snorkel at Coki Beach Crystal clear water gives you a perfect view of the colorful critters that inhabit the reef. The beach is also home to Coral World Marine Park . 7. Spend a day at Caneel Bay on St. John Bordering a 5,000 -acre Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John, Caneel Bay offers seven beaches that are the perfect remedy to a stressful life. 8. Take to the clear, turquoise, emerald, and azure waters Marinas nearby offer you every type of vessel for enjoying the caressing wind and salt water mix that are served only in the Caribbean . 9. Dive for visual treasures Over 80 sites of wrecked barges, yachts, hospital ships and freighters and natural reefs provide adventure for all types of divers. Bring your underwater camera! 10. Charter a boat and visit the islands Hop aboard your own yacht for a day—sailboat, motorboat—and create an itinerary of beaches and dive sites. On-board food, drink, and crew!

St. Thomas also has great shopping. Shop duty-free at unique local stores in Havensight Shopping Mall and downtown Charlotte Amalie, where the watches and diamonds are simply remarkable.