{"id":3702,"date":"2023-09-05T04:24:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T04:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journal.hotala.com\/?p=3702"},"modified":"2025-03-24T09:31:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T09:31:07","slug":"the-hot-list-best-of-the-us-virgin-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/the-hot-list\/the-hot-list-best-of-the-us-virgin-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hot List: Best of the US Virgin Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bonjour! Welcome to The Hot List by Hotala!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lovingly known as &#8220;America&#8217;s Paradise,&#8221; the US Virgin Islands (USVI) are some of the hottest tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Although the USVI suffered severely due to Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Irma in 2017, the three main islands of St Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas have since begun welcoming tourists back to their towns. As part of the United States, US citizens do not require visas to travel to the US Virgin Islands. Nevertheless, you will find that the USVI are actually very different from the US mainland, boasting a rich cultural heritage of their own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grab your swimsuit and pack for a magical adventure to &#8220;America&#8217;s Caribbean Paradise&#8221;\u2014the US Virgin Islands! (Make sure you only pack mineral sunscreen, as that&#8217;s the only kind legally allowed on the islands.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/reiseuhu-5SOTm1RlCmg-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Palm trees and turquoise waters at French Polynesia\" class=\"wp-image-4490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/reiseuhu-5SOTm1RlCmg-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/reiseuhu-5SOTm1RlCmg-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/reiseuhu-5SOTm1RlCmg-unsplash-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/reiseuhu-5SOTm1RlCmg-unsplash-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/reiseuhu-5SOTm1RlCmg-unsplash-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bonjour! Welcome to The Hot List by Hotala! Lovingly known as &#8220;America&#8217;s Paradise,&#8221; the US Virgin Islands (USVI) are some of the hottest tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Although the USVI suffered severely due to Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Irma in 2017, the three main islands of St Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":4388,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,1],"tags":[245,235,237,244,163,234],"class_list":["post-3702","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-hot-list","category-uncategorized","tag-bucket-list","tag-st-croix-2","tag-st-thomas-2","tag-the-hot-list","tag-us-virgin-islands","tag-usvi"],"acf":{"hot":["yes"],"title_hot":"St. Croix","description_hot":"<em><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Stock up on duty-free rum at the Cruzan Rum Factory!<\/strong><\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Located in the south of the Caribbean Sea, St. Croix has a diverse colonial heritage, having raised the flags of Spain, The Netherlands, England, France, the Knights of Malta, and Denmark's flag throughout its history!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main towns on the island of St. Croix: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-croix-island\/christiansted\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christiansted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-croix-island\/frederiksted\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frederiksted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As the former capital of the Danish West Indies, visiting Christiansted is sure to be a treat for traveling history buffs. Tourists can check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-croix-island\/christiansted\/st-croix-government-house\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Croix Government House<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is still currently used as an active seat of government. Or check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-croix-island\/christiansted\/fort-christiansvaern\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Christiansvaern<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an old Danish fort that watched over the city's northern harbor and protected inhabitants against foreign invaders and pirates. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-croix-island\/christiansted\/christiansted-national-historic-site\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christiansted National Historic Site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great place to visit for those who would like to learn more about the Danish colonial way of life on St. Croix.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you move on over to the western side of the island, you'll find yourself in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-croix-island\/frederiksted\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frederiksted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This town also has its own mid-18th century fort, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-croix-island\/frederiksted\/fort-frederik\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Frederik<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located at its northern end. It overlooks a deep-water bay and, in 1917, was the focal point of the transfer ceremony of the Virgin Islands to the United States.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there's more to St. Croix than just history! Frederiksted has plenty of great beaches as well, and places like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-croix-island\/frederiksted\/frederiksted-pier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frederiksted Pier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-croix-island\/frederiksted\/rainbow-beach\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rainbow Beach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-croix-island\/frederiksted\/sandy-point\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandy Point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are always sure to be a hit with visitors!<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Here are some of our top recommendations for things to do in St. Croix:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2028 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/JKLa4SGWLX6PHDJdsWfg0NAn2986hyRNJwOlFkIIu9KWAd16sP3L1bC5y8knEB1psVA4FkjVlyPmLFWLoCBNi8877o9rbENQOVlzkK4pvGETZR7GHCI06mUG9nP5eM4Jk6F2d.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Exclusive Gentle Winds Resort in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/st-croix-us-virgin-islands\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Discover more about St. Croix<\/span><\/strong><\/a><!--more--><!--more-->\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","hotter":["yes"],"title_hotter":"St. John","description_hotter":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Catch a taste of history at the Annaberg Sugar Plantation sunset at Horseshoe Bend!<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The island of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-john\">St. John<\/a> is a must-visit for nature lovers\u2014whether you enjoy hiking or water sports, St. John certainly has something for you! As one of the best places to snorkel in the Caribbean, you won't have to venture very far to spot sea turtles or vibrant coral reefs. If you prefer to stay on land, the 5500-acre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-john\/virgin-islands-national-park\">Virgin Islands National Park<\/a> cannot be missed, as it lets you explore the island's vast range of flora and fauna with 36 designated hiking trails.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The best time to visit the USVI is in spring, between April and June, when you can expect mild weather and very little rain. Hotel rates are also lower during this period, and you can expect to enjoy virtually crowd-free, white-sand beaches at this time!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">While visiting the small town of Cruz Bay on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-john\">St. John<\/a>, we recommend hanging out at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-john\/mongoose-junction\">Mongoose Junction<\/a>. Shop for great souvenirs at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-john\/st-john-spice\">St. John Spice<\/a> or Island Fancy. Then, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-john\/trunk-bay\">Trunk Bay<\/a> to bask in the sun or follow sea-bottom markers for an exciting underwater trail. All that swimming should make you hungry, so we advise grabbing a bite to eat at the Raintree Caf\u00e9 over on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-john\/cinnamon-bay-beach\">Cinnamon Bay<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span>\r\n<h5><\/h5>\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Here are some of our top recommendations for things to do in St. John:<\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2030 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/133707689-1.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of the oceanfront villa of The Westin at St. John US Virgin islands\" width=\"1152\" height=\"864\" \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/hotter-st-john-adventure\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Discover more about St. John<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","hottest":["yes"],"title_hottest":"St. Thomas","description_hottest":"<strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><i>Hope onto the Skyride for a panoramic view of St. Thomas<\/i><\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the #1 spot on today's Hot List goes to\u2026the lovely island of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-thomas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Thomas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Named \"Rock City\" after its scraggy horizon, St. Thomas is the Virgin Islands' economic center and is renowned for its luxury. As a popular cruise port and the most populated of the US Virgin Islands, you'll see mega yachts floating on St. Thomas' harbor and various luxury stores along its Main Street. You'll be struck by St. Thomas' excellent restaurants, stunning beaches, and buzzing duty-free shops the minute you land in the USVI capital, Charlotte Amalie.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you've shopped to your heart's content, you can charter a crewed yacht at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-thomas\/yacht-haven-grande-marina\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yacht Haven Grande Marina<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the day (or for a longer cruise if you like). Let the crew serve you cold drinks and teach you how to snorkel in St. Thomas' azure waters. You could set anchor in any of a number of lovely coves and go for a swim while the crew prepares lunch for your return arrival.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are our top spots to visit for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/all\/u-s-virgin-islands\/st-thomas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Thomas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Here are our top spots to visit for St. Thomas!<\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2031 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5c44a2cb.f10.jpg\" alt=\"A panoramic view of Sapphire beach Resort and Marina in St. Thomas US Virgin Islands\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/escape-to-paradise-st-thomas\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Discover more about St. Thomas<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">More Featured Photos<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<div class=\"hot_slider_items\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/provo_blue-haven-resort-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pexels-dinesh-kartik-622049-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A man on an adventure at one of Providenciales' beaches\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotala.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/patrick-robert-doyle-ur_WKu1YGfY-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Beach waves under the gradient sunset skies in Marbella\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/div>","hot_list_footer":"<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Whether you'd like to go sampling Cruzan spirits and get a taste of island history or shop till you drop on the island of St. Thomas, we hope this week's Hot List had a little something for you! If you read anything that caught your fancy this week, please consider forwarding this newsletter to friends and family. After all, dreams are always better when they are shared.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Until next week, enjoy and safe travels,<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Team Hotala<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">There is something fresh and crisp about the first hours of a Caribbean day, a happy anticipation that something is about to happen, maybe just up the street or around the next corner.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Hunter S. 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