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US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas)
United States Virgin Islands
Crystal coves, snorkeling, US dollar — Caribbean without passport
Caribbean climate — best Dec-Apr (80°F, dry). Hurricane risk Aug-Oct. No passport needed for US citizens.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
American AAdvantage
+ $20 taxes
AA via MIA into STT
Delta SkyMiles
+ $20 taxes
Delta via ATL into STT
Business / First
American AAdvantage
+ $30 taxes
AA business via MIA
Delta SkyMiles
+ $30 taxes
Delta business via ATL
Cash equivalent: economy ~$450 · business ~$1,400 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
Marriott Bonvoy
Iconic luxury — private beach, peninsula setting, kid-friendly luxury.
Frenchman's Reef by Marriott Resort
Marriott Bonvoy
Recently renovated — bigger family resort across from St. Thomas harbor.
Caneel Bay (St. John)
Independent
Closed since 2017 hurricane; check reopen status. Otherwise consider Westin St. John.
What to see & do
Magens Bay Beach
Heart-shaped beach — National Geographic's top 10. Calm water for families.
Trunk Bay (St. John)
0.25-mile underwater snorkel trail — boat or ferry to St. John (75% national park).
Coral World Ocean Park
Sea lion encounter, shark shallows, underwater observation tower.
Charlotte Amalie Historic District
Capital town — Blackbeard's Castle, 99 Steps, Fort Christian.
Mountain Top
1,500 ft viewpoint famous for banana daiquiris, panoramic island views.
Snorkel St. John (full day)
Multiple beaches on St. John — Maho, Cinnamon, Salt Pond Bay.
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 84°F | |
| Feb | 72°F | 84°F | |
| Mar | 73°F | 85°F | |
| Apr | 74°F | 86°F | |
| May | 75°F | 87°F | |
| Jun | 77°F | 88°F | |
| Jul | 77°F | 89°F | |
| Aug | 78°F | 89°F | |
| Sep | 77°F | 88°F | |
| Oct | 77°F | 88°F | |
| Nov | 75°F | 86°F | |
| Dec | 74°F | 85°F |
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