The Ritz-Carlton is located on the eastern side of St. Thomas, near the town of Red Hook. Here is the link if you want to visit the Ritz website and book a room there.
If you wish to stay elsewhere, we would recommend reviewing AirBnB, VRBO, and other hotels in the vicinity of Red Hook.Here are some options:
Bolongo Bay is an all inclusive resort, and only a little over 10 minute drive from the Ritz!
RESERVATIONS: 1-800-524-4746
Please note, while you will have access to the Ritz-Carlton property during official wedding events, hotel amenities will be reserved for guests only per hotel policy.
"The Perfect Weekend" - Ritz sample itineraries
The Ritz website has helpful information that make planning your trip easy. Visit the link below to see their sample "perfect weekend" itineraries to get inspired! ritzcarlton.com - planning-your-trip/the-perfect-weekend
Visit USVI - things to do - official US Virgin Islands site offers all kinds of useful info (the most important of which I summarized in FAQs), but you can browse their extensive list of things to do! visitusvi.com/things-to-do
Cruz Bay Water Sports - Really helpful for booking cool excursions - check out the "Lime Out" taco bar (I won't give any spoilers) - Cruz Bay water sports has a snorkel trip to Lime Out, or a different snorkel trip to St John! cruzbaywatersports.com/st-thomas-excursions/
Coral World Ocean Park - "Swim with dolphins in a large, natural in-ocean Sea Sanctuary. Or, imagine a magical meeting with a playful Sea Lion – Our Sea lion Swim and encounters were created especially for you and the sea lions to share a series of thrilling activities while establishing a unique bond. Become a shark fan – Enter the world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures through our educational Shark Encounter. A portion to the proceeds goes towards shark conservation."
Call: (888) 695-2073 (340) 775-1555 coralworldvi.com
Local Red Hook Restaurants
The Easterly (early reservations recommended)
Sunset Grille at Secret Harbour
Island Time Pub
XO Bistro
Pesce Italian
Outriggers
The Tap and Still
Hook’dWalkable from the Ritz-Carlton
Caribbean Fish Market, Elysian Beach Resort
www.caribbeanfishmarketvi.comLate Night: Senor Pizza, Red Hook (Open till 11 PM)
www.senorpizzausvi.com
Here is a list of some of the best beaches in St Thomas, click the link at the bottom to read more about each beach!
1. BOLONGO BAY
2. BREWER’S BAY
3. COKI BEACH
4. HULL BAY
5. LINDBERGH BAY
6. LINDQUIST BEACH
7. MAGENS BAY
8. MORNING STAR BEACH
9. SAPPHIRE BEACH
10. SECRET HARBOUR BEACH
11. LIMETREE BEACH
12. VESSUP BEACH
13. DOROTHEA BEACH
The U.S. Virgin Islands enjoys warm sunny weather year-round. The average winter temperature is 77ºF (25ºC), and the average summer temperature is 82ºF (28ºC).
Hurricane season runs typically from June 1st through November 30th.
Average temperature in May is 81, max temp is 86.