St. Thomas
US Virgin Islands
Best Season
Dec - Apr
Hotels
3 Properties
Activities
4 Things to Do
Best Value
Overview
St. Thomas is the most cosmopolitan of the US Virgin Islands, combining stunning Caribbean scenery with the convenience of traveling domestically -- no passport required for US citizens. The island is famous for its deep natural harbor at Charlotte Amalie, world-class duty-free shopping, and the consistently top-ranked Magens Bay beach.
For points travelers, the star property is The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, which completed a massive $100 million renovation. At 60,000 Marriott points per night versus $900+ cash rates, it represents one of the best luxury Caribbean redemptions.
Beyond the resorts, St. Thomas is a hub for island-hopping to St. John (Virgin Islands National Park), duty-free shopping in Charlotte Amalie, and some of the Caribbean's best diving and sailing.
Best Time to Visit
Dec - Apr (Recommended)
The dry season from December to April offers the best weather with temperatures around 25-29°C, low humidity, and minimal rainfall. The shoulder months of May and November offer good weather with lower rates. Hurricane season runs June through November.
Top Hotels on Points
The best hotels in St. Thomas you can book with loyalty points, ranked by CPP value.
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Things to Do in St. Thomas
Spend a day at one of the world's most beautiful beaches — a mile-long crescent of calm, turquoise water surrounded by lush green hills.
$5
Ferry to St. John and explore Virgin Islands National Park with hiking trails, Trunk Bay's underwater snorkel trail, and pristine beaches.
$15
Walk through an underwater observatory, touch sea urchins in the tide pool, and snorkel with sea turtles at Coki Beach.
$25
Browse the famous duty-free shopping district in the historic Danish colonial capital with jewelry, rum, and local crafts.
Free
Getting There
Flights & Transfers
Fly into Cyril E. King Airport (STT) with nonstop flights from Miami (2.5h), New York JFK (4h), Atlanta (3.5h), and Charlotte (3.5h). No passport needed for US citizens. Ferries to St. John (20 min) and the British Virgin Islands (45 min) depart from Red Hook.
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