Hotels and Accomodations

What a boring, non-clever title to a blog post. If I were you I wouldn't even bother continuing to read, but I thank you for trying anyway. I was attempting to set the tone that this is meant to be an informative post, but frankly, I have very little to tell you. We have yet to block rooms at any hotel, but there are several I wanted to give you a heads up about so that those of you who like to plan ahead can start doing so (I'm looking at you, Hayden).

So here are a couple of options that we're looking into, all are suitable for your visit but maybe give it a week or two before you book so I can let you know what secret passwords you need to give them (most likely Goetsch and/or Seelig) to get the best rate.

Marriott Frenchmen's Reef and Morning Star is your standard Marriott hotel (if your standard Marriott hotel is on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean) - you have an idea of what you're in for before you arrive as far as service and the types of rooms. There are some cool amenities that you should take a look at on the website, including proximity to beaches and pools and golf nearby with extras that come at an extra cost.

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is a smaller, family owned and run resort, and the one that we're thinking most people will be drawn to. The highlights for this spot are that (a) included in the price of your room is access to all non-motorized water toys like kayaks and windsurfboards and snorkeling gear and the like, (b) there is live music every night at one of the bar/restaurants on the property, and (c) there are condos available for families that need a little more space. So this might be the way to go if you want more than a hotel, with the fun sort of built right in, so to speak.

My third and final option (for now) is for people traveling down in a group - you may be interested in renting a villa, and the place that's been recommended as being very reputable is Vacation Rentals By Owner. You have to do some weeding out to find what works best for your group, but this might be a perfect option for those of you who like to be on your own schedule and want to do your own thing while you're visiting. Please keep in mind that a rental car is supposedly a MUST if you go this route, and you're going to want to look for something on the EAST SIDE of the island.

I hope this sheds a little light on the possible accommodations and gets you thinking about what kind of a vacation you'd like to have in St. Thomas. I assure you I'll have more information in the coming weeks, so check back again soon!