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Where to Stay in the Virgin Islands: Top Villas and Area Guide

The Virgin Islands are a wonderful place to spend your vacation because you can arrive in paradise with a direct flight from the United States. Upon arrival, you can quickly hop on a boat to multiple nearby islands. While this islands are a major hub for many cruise ships, there are plenty of hidden gem villas and resorts that offer blissful retreats. There are many picture perfect areas, particularly on the northern and eastern sides of the islands. You will notice amazing views at every turn.

On your first day of vacation, you can take a short boat ride to Water Island, which is less than 500 acres with a population of only 200 people. Just like a private island, you can easily drive around the golf carts, or visit Honeymoon Beach, which is a treat!

Different villas in the Caribbean offer lower rates for an unexpected island escape this season. So book your last-minute trip to St. Thomas Virgin Islands and leave the cold air behind as you immerse your feet into the warm, white sand.

Baraka Point, Virgin Gorda

Baraka Point is a paradise offering a perfect villa for big families or groups of friends. Book a beachfront in Virgin Gorda, which is a six-bedroom villa offering amenities for up to 16 guests. An ornament box of color, this villa comes with six staff teams, a game, and a fitness building. It has something to please each member of your group. To enjoy an extra benefit, stay for a week between January 5th to February 5th and get one night free!

Villa Lakshmi, St. Barts

Surrounded by a lavish garden of palm trees, hibiscus, and bougainvillea, Villa Lakshmi provides striking sights from its settlement on the peak of a point. To the west side of this three-bedroom villa, you can enjoy a spectacular view of St. Jean Bay, and towards the east are the beautiful scenes over Saline Valley. Travel between 10th – 17th December for seven nights stay and pay for only six.

High View, St. Thomas

High View is surrounded by lavish tropical grounds and brings you the elegant Charlotte Amalie Harbor. Despite being private and peaceful, High View is also located short distances to charming restaurants, beautiful shops, and the well-known Magens Bay Beach. Have fun in the late afternoon under the outdoor dining building and catch the mild winds as it sweeps across the verandah. Then, travel around December 17th to enjoy the seventh night with exclusive villa amenities for free.

Villa Paradiso, Nevis

A walk to the soft white sand of Pinney’s Beach, Villa Paradiso is situated on the former coconut plantation. Caribbean design and Blending Balinese, this four-bedroom, thatch-roofed resort is enclosed by a luxurious garden and privacy barrier, guaranteeing peace and serenity during your stay. As a pre-holiday delicacy, Villa Paradiso provides 28% off on bookings till December 18th, making the best time to spend your vacation at this excellent Nevis retreat.

Let the chilling winds fly you away to the Caribbean this holiday season and enjoy everything that these islands have to offer.

Are you planning your honeymoon to the Virgin Islands? Here is what you need to know:

After a wild wedding weekend, married couples typically have honeymoon wish lists: total relaxation, strong drinks, delicious food, crystal-clear water, sun, and sand. If you and your fiancé are among those, then you may be thinking of the Virgin Islands for a romantic escape. After all, if the islands are the best spot for celebrities like Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington, Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie, then it is surely the best choice for celebrating the first week of your married life.

Each island brings you the perfect setting for a memorable honeymoon, but here’s what you can try to make your honeymoon to the Virgin Islands even more romantic.

Virgin Gorda

The Virgin Gorda Island is known for The Baths, a charming portrayal of massive stonework boulders, private rock pools, and of course, the white sand. This natural tourist spot can’t be missed, but make sure to arrive there as early as possible because it gets quite crowded. Exploring the maze of The Baths is the best workout, so once you’re done, move to Spring Bay to spend the rest of your day enjoying the relatively private beach.

St. Thomas

Ride-on tramway to the top of Paradise Point for incredible views of St. Thomas and Charlotte Amalie port. We suggest you take this 7-minute ride around the sunset so that you can completely experience the beauty of the island. When you visit the top, take a break to take some pictures and grab a cocktail at the bar there. Then, have a seat in the beautiful twinkling lights of the buildings and ships below.

St. John

Spend a day exposed to the sun on Honeymoon Beach and have fun while scuba diving in the clear blue water. In the evening, board a sunset cruise with your darling. The 2 ½ hour sailing includes hors d’oeuvres and a rooftop bar and departs from The Westin. Learn more about private villas in St. John on this page.

Tortola

There are uncountable untouched beaches in Tortola, but utilize your time to take a romantic tour to the J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens. These Gardens are a peaceful and exclusive 4-acre sanctuary in the center of Road Town, full of miniature rainforests, a waterfall, striking plants, a lily pond, and colorful blossoms. It is a peaceful oasis where you experience another world-like feeling— perfect for newlyweds to adore each other’s company and the exquisiteness surrounding them.

No matter which island you pick for your honeymoon, the most extraordinary thing you and your partner can do on your honeymoon is, hire a private chef in a romantic villa. The chef will set a spectacular table, cook a delicious meal, and leave you and your sweetheart alone to create a lasting memory on the Virgin Islands. We guarantee that you’ll talk about this special meal for years to come.

Unplug totally and take a tour to the less-traveled areas of the Caribbean. Enjoy the beautiful water or jump in to live every moment of the ocean life. Moreover, there are comfortable villas on the beach waiting for you.

Final Thoughts

You won’t get wrong with any of the above choices. But we are well experienced in recommending how many days you can spend on each island, whether to pick a villa or a hotel here based on what you’re looking for.

You can’t go wrong with a last-minute trip to St. Thomas. It’s a great island with many things at your disposal, like golf and shopping. St. John is surely for nature-lovers, best for people who want to spend their time exploring natural beauty, laying on the beach, and hiking. You will get a perfect villa experience on great properties that are best for friends or families.

If you decide to spend time on any of these islands or want to try each on a single trip, the Virgin Islands dazzles you with its natural beauty, remarkable beaches, and hassle-free way of life.


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