Yearning for a spur-of-the-moment weekend trip? You do not need a passport to head to the U.S. Virgin Islands, making it an easy alternative for a last-minute trip.
The U.S. territory includes three Caribbean islands (plus around 50 minor islands and cays) with sugar-sand beaches and exceptional snorkeling. Tourists can select in between St. Croix, the biggest island; St. Thomas, best known as a hectic cruise port; and St. John, a 19-square-mile spot, of which 60 percent is protected as a national park.
It’s difficult to find purely complete resorts in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Some residential or commercial properties like Emerald Beach Resort and The Buccaneer used to use half- and full-board rates but have actually discontinued these packages. There are still a couple of complete resorts, so you can invest less time stressing about your bill and more time enjoying the vibrant reefs and warm turquoise waters.
Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino, St. Croix
Divi Carina Bay isn’t simply a spectacular beachfront hotel– it’s the sole adults-only all-encompassing resort on St. Croix. In addition to the on-site gambling establishment, the property has 2 freshwater pools, 4 pickleball courts, and a tennis court. While you’ll hesitate to leave, the staff can also help arrange trips to some of the very best areas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, including the Captain Morgan Rum Distillery and the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve.
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, St. Thomas
Is unwinding at a swim-up bar a requisite part of your U.S. Virgin Islands getaway? All-inclusive bundles at the family-run Bolongo Bay cover unrestricted beverages and all meals (dining is a la carte– no buffets here).