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The 8 Best Hotels In The U.S. Virgin Islands
August 28, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands are an ever-popular destination for visitors across the globe, but especially for Americans seeking tropical sands without the need for a passport. Approximately 2.5 million tourists visit the islands yearly thanks to their lush flora and fauna, stunning white-sand beaches, vibrant cultures and all-inclusive affairs. Whether you’re stopping by to partake in Carnival festivities or to indulge in delicious Caribbean cuisine, the best hotels in the U.S. Virgin Islands are sure to elevate your stay.
Read MOREFrom Diving Shipwrecks to Kayaking Luminous Waters: 10 Caribbean Experiences You Can Only Access by Boat
March 26, 2024
The Caribbean is a big place, with more than 700 islands and roughly 44.5 million people spread across 33 political entities—13 sovereign states, 12 dependencies, one historical disputed territory, and seven other overseas territories. While travelers tend to lump the region into “the Caribbean,” there’s a rich tapestry of cultures, cuisines, experiences, and waters across the 1.06 million square miles of the Caribbean Sea.
Read MORESet Sail On The New Flying Frenchman Luxury Catamaran In The USVI
February 2, 2024
When you’re on an island vacation, you probably want to stay in the water – and on the water – as much as possible. That means swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, sailing (including lessons, if you need them), kayak tours, jet skiing – and so much more. When that’s the case, you’ll want to check out Red Hospitality & Leisure, one of the leading watersports and hospitality groups in the Caribbean, South Florida and Hawaii. This company provides some of the finest in outdoor marine luxury experiences in prime destinations such as St. Thomas USVI, St. John USVI, Turks & Caicos, Key West, Key Largo, the British Virgin Islands and Maui. When it comes to all-things-water, Red is considered by many to be one of the world’s greatest, for good reasons.
Read MOREMarriott breathes new life into a beloved Caribbean resort: A review of The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef
January 14, 2024
While the Caribbean is no stranger to stormy seas, 2017 was a particularly difficult year, bringing not one but two devastating Category 5 hurricanes to St. Thomas — and both storms did serious damage to the beloved cliffside resort area long known as Frenchman’s Reef.
Read MOREFrenchmans Reef And Red Hospitality
July 25, 2023
The fleet of vessels will be utilized for such activities as off-site snorkeling, fishing, private-charter pleasure cruises, sunset sails, ecotours, shopping and dining excursions across the surrounding islands, and more. RED Hospitality will operate the fleet.
Frenchman’s Reef will also offer nonmotorized water sports at its private dock and adventure beach alongside the Westin Beach Resort & Spa. Guests of both resorts will have access to a fleet of Hobie Cats and kayaks, an AquaBanas lounger and 200 sets of snorkel gear.
Read MOREFrenchman’s Reef Adding A Variety Of Offshore Activities
July 25, 2023
Frenchman’s Reef in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands has teamed with RED Hospitality & Leisure to offer excursions on eight vessels for day and night trips as well as assorted watersports activities.
Both are available at the newly opened Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef, an Autograph Collection property, and will be available at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef when that property debuts later this summer.
Read MOREFrenchmans Reef Unveils Fleet Of Aquatic Vessels And Activities
July 17, 2023
The fleet of Frenchman’s Reef vessels will be available via the property’s private dock, which will provide access to a multitude of secluded islands and marine environments for ample exploration. The fleet of vessels will be utilized for activities, including off-site snorkeling, fishing, private-charter pleasure cruises, sunset sails, eco-tours, shopping and dining excursions across the surrounding islands, and more. Operated by RED Hospitality and Leisure, the fleet will include:
Read MOREDiscover Paradise: 3-day Usvi And Bvi Island Hopping Adventure
April 7, 2023
Set forth on a thrilling three-day island-hopping expedition curated by the expert teams at RED Hospitality & Leisure and Cruz Bay Watersports. Prepare to uncover the hidden treasures of both the US Virgin Islands (USVI) and the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
This carefully designed itinerary unveils the finest aspects of these tropical havens, from their untouched shores and blue waters to luxury catamaran excursions, watersports galore, and exclusive dining delights.
Read MOREExperience Cruz Bay Watersports’ New Private Charter Experiences
March 29, 2023
Cruz Bay Watersports takes pride in providing exceptional experiences for travelers seeking the ultimate adventure in the US Virgin Islands. With their new private charter experiences, travelers can now enjoy even more exclusivity and freedom on the water. The new experiences offer personalized and customizable charters, ensuring that every traveler’s day on the water is…
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