Destination
St. Thomas & St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
St. Thomas pairs duty-free shopping and resort beaches with the unspoiled national-park coves of St. John, all without a passport.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- April: Virgin Islands Carnival in late April
- June, July, August, September, October, November: Hurricane season
August, September, October: Peak hurricane season
Where to stay in St. Thomas & St. John
- East End (Red Hook / Sapphire Beach): Resorts and the ferry to St. John.
- Charlotte Amalie: Duty-free shopping, harbour views and historic inns.
- Frenchman's Reef / Bolongo Bay: Large beachfront resorts near the capital.
- Cruz Bay, St. John: Small town beside the national park beaches, a 20-minute ferry away.
- Magens Bay / North Side: Villas above the island's most famous beach.
What to do in St. Thomas & St. John
- Swim at Magens Bay
- Snorkel the underwater trail at Trunk Bay on St. John
- Take the ferry from Red Hook to Cruz Bay
- Ride the Skyride to Paradise Point for the harbour view
- Sail to Buck Island or the British Virgin Islands for the day
- Shop duty-free in Charlotte Amalie
Good to know
| Airports | Cyril E. King (STT) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | America/St_Thomas |
| Kind of trip | beach, island, romantic, shopping, cruise-port |
Questions about St. Thomas & St. John
When is the best time to visit St. Thomas & St. John?
December, January, February, March, April and May. August, September, October: Peak hurricane season
Do US citizens need a passport for St. Thomas & St. John?
No. St. Thomas & St. John is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
How expensive is St. Thomas & St. John on the ground?
St. Thomas & St. John is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.