More than an island, St. Thomas Island is actually a well-developed city with taxis, shops, neighborhoods and public spaces. For both business travelers and vacationers, it offers exquisite hotels with an array of amenities. Luxury hotels in St. Thomas include the Ritz Carlton, Point Pleasant Resort and Bolongo Bay Beach Resort.

During your stay in St. Thomas, make a visit to the botanical garden and learn about the flowers and trees of the island. Hotels within walking distance of Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden include Mafolie Hotel, Flamboyan on the Bay and Windward Passage Hotel.

Cyril E. King Airport is the airport for St. Thomas. It is serviced by Delta, United, American and Spirit Airlines and is only 20 minutes from the island. To get to your hotel from the airport, you can take a taxi or hotel shuttle. Some hotels that provide shuttle transportation include Elysian Beach Resort and Bolongo Bay Beach Resort.

Take the ferry from St. Thomas to St. John to explore other beaches, see island ruins and visit Peace Hill Windmill. The ferry will also take you to nearby Water Island and St. Croix. If you plan to enjoy these excursions, perhaps you’ll want to stay at a hotel close to the ferry dock such as Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove, Lindbergh Bay Hotel and Flamboyan on the Bay Resort & Villa.

During your visit to St. Thomas, you’ll want to try Caribbean dishes like fungi, kallaloo, conch and roti. Some great island cuisine can be enjoyed at local hotels like Mafolie Hotel, Sugar Bay Resort and Wyndham Margaritaville.

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Stop by the hilltop observatory called the Mountain Top to enjoy panoramic views of the island. The highest point on St. Thomas, you can also see other islands from here on a clear day. You can take advantage of these views throughout your vacation when you stay at the Point Pleasant Resort, Sunset Gardens or Villa Marbella Suites. These hilltop hotels provide views of the island from your room and/or rooftop lookouts.

At Yacht Haven Grande, you can shop at a fresh market, designer boutique and a Victoria’s Secret. Outside you’ll find food trucks with snacks and an array of island dishes. Hotels in St. Thomas close to this venue include Galleon House Inn and Starz Hotel.

St. Thomas is a wonderful place to visit with kids. When searching for a hotel, you should look for amenities like swimming pools, laundry-service and kitchenettes so that you can prepare a few meals at home. Resorts such as Point Pleasant and Crystal Cove are perfect for families. Sugar Bay Resort also offers fun activities for kids to enjoy while on vacation.

If you appreciate architecture and want to feel like you’re staying in old St. Thomas, consider spending your vacation at an historical hotel. Some options include Hotel 1829, Villa Santana Hotel and At Home in the Tropics B & B.