The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
Hotel · Saint Thomas ·
Plush rooms, bay views, terraces, Wi-Fi, flat-screens, Nespresso
Plush rooms, bay views, terraces, Wi-Fi, flat-screens, Nespresso
"Operating as a luxurious fleet that deliberately aims not to feel like a traditional cruise line, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection carries roughly 450 guests across 10 decks and focuses on delivering a yacht-like, highly personalized experience rather than big-ship anonymity. I note that the line sails to glamorous and lesser-visited ports (Monte Carlo, Hong Kong, Virgin Gorda, Bora Bora) with itineraries spanning the South Pacific, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Asia, Alaska, and Northern Europe. Benic joined the company in October 2024 as Safety Officer and has since risen to Staff Captain, describing duties that include overseeing nautical operations, managing crew human resources, and checking in with guests; the line’s emphasis on intimate, guest-centered service is repeatedly highlighted." - Ashlea Halpern
"For a high-end stay in the U.S. Virgin Islands, The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas is recommended as a luxury option." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A Caribbean island with stunning beaches and snorkeling opportunities, accessible without a passport for US citizens."
"A Caribbean resort set on turquoise waters where balmy 80-degree weather accompanies holiday meals featuring local flavors, seafood bars and BBQ, plus family-friendly activities such as an elf scavenger hunt and tree decorating." - Teresa Bergen Teresa Bergen Teresa Bergen is a Portland, Oregon-based travel writer. She specializes in wellness, outdoors, and vegan and sober travel. Teresa is the author of “Easy Portland Outdoors” and the co-author of “Historic Cemeteries of Portland, Oregon.” Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A dramatically renovated U.S. Virgin Islands resort that underwent a $100 million transformation to achieve a cinematic, film-set quality: accommodations include three-bedroom Presidential suites that host up to eight guests, and virtually all rooms feature private balconies or terraces with ocean views. The property’s beaches are Blue Flag certified and even contain a living mangrove; a newly designed pool area includes 11 cabanas and a grand staircase evocative of classic Hollywood aquatic pageantry. Guests can island-hop aboard a sleek navy-and-white catamaran, relax in soft, cool-toned interiors, and dine at restaurants that spotlight local ingredients and dramatic beachfront ambiance." - AFAR