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St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S.

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S.

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For the month of February, we're continuing our profiles of people who have impacted travel for African-Americans. Our next profile of the month is someone who is huge supporter of travel for youth - Tracey Friley.

If you ask award winning entrepreneur Tracey Friley what she does, she answers rather quickly and humbly: "I'm a travel and cultural enthusiast - among other ...

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Posted in:Events, Points of Interest, Culture, Travel Tips Features:Historical, Celebrity Traveler, Local Perspective , Family Friendly
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If you ask award winning entrepreneur Tracey Friley what she does, she answers rather quickly and humbly: "I'm a travel and cultural enthusiast - among other things." Those "other things" include Creator & Executive Director of OBG Adventure Camps, a travel adventure program for girls 11-16 nationwide; principal blogger at OneBrownGirl.com®; creator of the brand new Multicultural Camp ...

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Posted in:Nightlife Features:Celebrity Traveler, Local Perspective , Best Flyer
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When the plane landed at Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas this past April, I was too focused on the job at hand to get excited like I usually do when my husband and I are hanging out alone in the Caribbean. I didn't gaze out of the window of the 747 and catch my breath at the sight of the unbelievably beautiful sea that - on a whim - changes from turquoise to sky blue to emerald green (and ...

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Posted in:Culture, Points of Interest Features:Beach, Family Friendly, Outdoor, Historical
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Recent travels took me, Amina Bee, to the perfectly blue, tranquil settings of St. Thomas and St. John, ideal honeymoon destinations. With magnificent azure skies above, and crystal clear turquoise seas below, the scenery on these U.S. Virgin Islands is breathtaking! The only scenery on these islands that is not blue, are the white, sandy beaches, which have been deemed some of the best ...

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Posted in:Dining, Travel Tips, Points of Interest Features:Day Trips, Spas, Romantic, Outdoor, Food, Happy Hour, Fine Dining , Sightseeing, Caribbean Cuisine, Beach
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I don’t like just going on a "vacation" … I love a bit of adventure too! I look for trips that allow me to discover exotic places, see sites I’ve never seen, meet new people, explore other cultures and participate in some exciting activities.

When one of my friends called to tell me about the Black Boaters Summit I was definitely intrigued. To tell the truth, ...

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Posted in:Travel Tips, Points of Interest, Culture, Events Features:Family Friendly, Sports, Beach, Outdoor