| There is a hidden jewel in St Thomas called Caret | | | | surfing. The waves come in from the north and can |
| Bay. Caret Bay is located on the lush tropical | | | | be quite large. Many locals will rush to the beaches |
| rainforest section of St Thomas. It is only two bays | | | | when a North swell comes in. It is great fun just to |
| over from Megans Bay and one bay away from | | | | watch them all riding in the waves. Some of them |
| beautiful Hull Bay. Most tourists are very unfamiliar | | | | are really nice and will give you lessons while other |
| with this area of St Thomas. They typically rush to | | | | surfers do not want you stealing their waves. |
| see the things that most tourists do. They travel to | | | | St Thomas is a small island of about forty two |
| Megahans Bay and downtown for shopping. | | | | square miles. The roads are windy and very hilly. |
| New homes are being built in East Caret Bay. These | | | | Driving to Caret Bay from the airport could take you |
| homes are going to be built on land that sells for | | | | minutes just to go a few miles. This is because the |
| 250,000 so cost to build a home will be in the millions. | | | | roads do not go straight like the crow flies but |
| It is certainly a great area to be in. So far none of | | | | instead go up and down and wind along the hillside. If |
| the lots are sold because the real estate market is | | | | you left Caret Bay and wanted to go to the East |
| somewhat down. But they will be a very good | | | | end of the island the trip could take you more than |
| investment in a few years. | | | | an hour to get there. That is a long drive for a tiny |
| Caret Bay is home to many locals. Homes range from | | | | island. |
| 200,000 to the multi millions. Most homes offer water | | | | The sunrises are absolutely phenomenal in Caret Bay. |
| front views and have been owned by the same | | | | It is really stunning to see the sun come up every |
| families for many years. You will find the locals to be | | | | morning at seven AM, the sun is really strong. They |
| very friendly, courteous and helpful. | | | | also get beautiful rainbows over the bay which is |
| Wouldn't it be great if tourists could see all of what | | | | awesome. Then there is sunset to the west which is |
| St Thomas has to offer, including Caret Bay? You | | | | breathtaking. |
| can rent some beautiful Caret Bay Villas on the North | | | | Now is a great time to invest in this hidden jewel. If |
| West section of the island. They include 14 luxury villa | | | | you are interested in some property you might want |
| rentals and are waterfront property. There are 14 | | | | to speak to a local real estate agent to see what is |
| villa units varying in size. Some of the units are two | | | | available. Because the real estate market has |
| bedrooms while others are four bedrooms. They all | | | | simmered down just about everywhere you could |
| offer waterfront views and are very private. | | | | probably get a really good deal. The property would |
| What is great about the area of Caret Bay is the | | | | most definitely increase in value over a short period |
| privacy and seclusion you get on the very busy | | | | of time. |
| Virgin Island. This is tough to come by on St Thomas | | | | Another unbelievable feature is the aquamarine water |
| as it is a very busy island. The population of the island | | | | that is right outside your door. The water is truly |
| is 50,000 but at any given day there could be two to | | | | amazing and cannot even be described. The |
| seven cruise ships in. This increases the population of | | | | temperature of the water never goes below |
| the island by up to one hundred percent. Most | | | | seventy eight degrees. That is pretty warm water. |
| tourists do not even know that Caret Bay exists. | | | | So consider Caret Bay the next time you are on |
| Some of the local taxi cab drivers take many of the | | | | vacation when in St Thomas. It is really a very |
| cruise ship tourists by cab up to the North side of | | | | pristine, untouched part of the island that you will |
| the island because of its beauty. This is really nice | | | | most definitely enjoy. And if you are in the market |
| because some people will get to see the beautiful | | | | to purchase a home, land or both then you should |
| side of Caret Bay. | | | | most definitely consider that area of the island. |
| Some other interesting things to do in Caret Bay are | | | | |