The U. S. Virgin Islands has a wide range of hotels and resorts, and even campgrounds and eco-tourism sites.
All-inclusive resorts are just that. Everything included, with the possible exception of liquor and spa services. All-inclusives may be affordable and relaxing, but they do require guests to give up certain things. Some don't like the loss of freedom when staying at these resorts, not because they're locked in, but because they don't explore the island and it's beauty, amenities, and wonderful restaurants! Super deluxe resorts offer high-style and high-class tropical living. Whereas, hotels, inns, and bed-and-breakfasts have a far more intimate ambiance.
The U. S. Virgin Islands also offer rental properties, from a small apartment up to your own private island. Villas and cottages are most often higher-class, too. Or course, you could also opt to spending your vacation onboard one of the fabulous yachts in one of the picturesque harbours.
The Virgin Islands are home to some of the world's most famous campgrounds, too. Especially on St. John, the most tranquil and gorgeous of all of the ones I've seen.
The U.S. Virgin Islands offer many resorts that are a little out of the way. One resort on St. Croix even offers visitors a degree in marine ecology from the University of St. Croix! But it requires a 3-night stay and 2 tours of the island. It's surely an interesting way to spend a resort vacation!
No matter where you go in the U. S. Virgin Islands, you'll find plenty of rental properties. Apartments and condos are best for small groups and families. They usually include a kitchen, stocked with pans and dishes. This helps replace the cost of eating out for each meal. Villas and cottages are best for larger groups and families, and can be quite luxurious.
Of course, you could just opt for a yacht and stay on the beautifully pristine waters the whole time. Either at the docks, anchored in the bay, or sailing around the islands altogether.
The only 5 star hotel is Caneel Bay, on the northwest side of St. John. To date, my personal favourite is the all-inclusive 3 1/2 star Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort on the northeast side of St. Thomas. It was there that I saw violet-shaded water, due to the apparent coral just below the surface.
After all, it's all about the water!
Just a note, as many of the hotels are on the beaches, the hotels do now own the beaches, and the only way to get to the beaches is by going through the hotels' lobbies. This is an adventure in itself, for you may see some amazing beauty within the hotel enroute to the amazing beauty of the beach!
Book your hotels and airfare to the U. S. Virgin Islands, or elsewhere, at:
http://kingarthur.traverustravel.com/index.asp
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