St. Thomas
Caribbean · US Virgin Islands
Best Months
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Rec. Nights
5 nights
Airports
STT (Cyril E. King)
Avg. Cash
Varies
Best Value
1.5¢via Wyndham
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.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in St. Thomas range from $? to $? per night. Points redemptions offer 1.5+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
3 properties in St. Thomas bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Margaritaville Vacation Club St. Thomas | Wyndham | 15,000 | $250 | 1.7¢ | 4.0/10 | |
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas Top Pick | Marriott | 70,000 | $700 | 1.0¢ | 4.4/10 | |
Marriott's Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort | Marriott | 50,000 | $400 | 0.8¢ | 4.2/10 |
Transfer Points Strategy
Maximize your points value with the best transfer path
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
MarriottMarriott (1:1)The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
Cost70,000 pts/night × 5 nights = 350,000 Marriott
Value$3,500 cash ÷ 350,000 pts= 1.0¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
Marriott's Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort
MarriottMarriott (1:1)Marriott's Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort
Cost50,000 pts/night × 5 nights = 250,000 Marriott
Value$2,000 cash ÷ 250,000 pts= 0.8¢
Transfer time: Instant
Best Value
If you have Wyndham Rewards Points:
Margaritaville Vacation Club St. Thomas
WyndhamWyndham (1:1)Margaritaville Vacation Club St. Thomas
Cost15,000 pts/night × 5 nights = 75,000 Wyndham
Value$1,250 cash ÷ 75,000 pts= 1.7¢
Transfer time: Instant
Recommended Activities
Curated experiences in St. Thomas
Must-Do
Relaxation
Magens Bay Beach
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.
4 hours$5
FamiliesCouples
Must-Do
Nature
St. John Island Day Trip
Ferry to St. John and explore Virgin Islands National Park with hiking trails, Trunk Bay's underwater snorkel trail, and pristine beaches.
7 hours$15
AdventureNature Lovers
Sightseeing
Coral World Ocean Park
Walk through an underwater observatory, touch sea urchins in the tide pool, and snorkel with sea turtles at Coki Beach.
3 hours$25
FamiliesKids
Sightseeing
Charlotte Amalie Duty-Free Shopping
Browse the famous duty-free shopping district in the historic Danish colonial capital with jewelry, rum, and local crafts.
3 hours$0
ShoppersCouples
Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Getting There
STT (Cyril E. King)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
Varies
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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