Drake's Seat

Drake’s Seat

So you have a great view at your Virgin Islands vacation rental? It can’t beat the view from Drake’s Seat, the lookout point at the top of one of St. Thomas’ many hills. It is a very short detour while driving to Magen’s Bay or be sure to include the stop on a taxi tour. There is a bench, hence the name Drake’s Seat but it is basically a small lookout with a drop dead gorgeous view.
It is named Drake’s Seat after the British privateer Sir Francis Drake, who was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth I. He used just this spot to spy on enemy ships of the Spanish Fleet passing through Drake’s Passage, where the Atlantic Ocean joins the Caribbean Sea. In 1568 while delivering the victims in his ship a Spanish fleet took him by surprise. He was captured and eventually escaped only due to his outstanding ability to swim. From then on he devoted his life to working against the Spanish Empire who considered him a pirate and an outlaw. To England he was simply a sailor and a privateer.

Don’t forget your camera when you drive from your St. Thomas vacation rental to this famous point where you can see St. John, the British Virgin Islands and all the cays, Hans Lollik, Thatch Cay Lovango Cay and more. This is the million dollar “Down Island View”. Imagine while you are taking pictures what it must have been like watching for the Spanish fleet or viewing the pirate ships sailing through Drake’s Passage.

If you go at sunset or sunrise you will not be disappointed. From the clear deep blue sea to the emerald green islands to the colors of the sky the view is truly inspiring.

"Thank you very much! All of us enjoyed the "Hide Away " very much. You were gracious hosts- we couldn't have ask for more Tyler and my mother will definitely be planning a trip back down here to stay with you.

Eric Dawe