U.S. Virgin Islands

From rum-punch-accompanied check-ins and nighttime snorkel tours to the emotional goodbye drink at the bar, everything about the 180-room island treasure hums along with fluidity. — Forbes Travel Guide

It’s a sprawling, lushly landscaped property, some 170 acres, with seven stunning beaches and low-rise buildings fronting the bays or set back near the tennis complex. — Frommer's

A 17th-century hilltop French great house plus cottages on a 340-acre estate surrounded by 3 beaches; a 5-minute drive from Christiansted. — Travel + Leisure

Coconut Coast Villas is a small, mid-range property with accommodations ranging from studios to mutli-bedroom apartments. — Oyster

Built among old stone ruins on a lushly planted hill overlooking Cruz Bay, Estate Lindholm has an enchanting setting — Fodor's

All the rooms at this family-run resort tucked along a 1,000-foot-long palm-lined beach have balconies with ocean views; down the beach are 12 studio and two-bedroom condos with full kitchens. — Fodor's

The small, tidy Waves has pretty dang big rooms painted in tropical pastels. — Lonely Planet

Travelers praise this two-story North Shore B&B for its sweeping views of Salt River Bay; warm, accommodating staff; and its hearty, delicious home-cooked breakfasts. — Frommer's

Opened in 2006, At Home In the Tropics Bed and Breakfast Inn is a small, four-room property in a historic part of town. — Oyster

Each wood-frame-and-canvas cottage has beds, linens, electrical outlets and a table and chairs inside. — Lonely Planet

Right on the beach about a mile south of Frederiksted, 21-room Sand Castle is one of the few gay- and lesbian-oriented hotels in the Virgin Islands. — Lonely Planet

This mid-range property has a lot to offer, including a beautiful beachfront with turquoise blue water, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a large pool. — Oyster

If you like a full-service American-style resort with plenty of onsite entertainment and dining options—and a fetching sweep of white-sand beach—this resort should fit the bill. — Frommer's

Perfect for couples craving privacy, the villas here have full kitchens, lots of space, and sunken garden showers. — Fodor's

It’s well-maintained and friendly, but its location, just across the street from the Charlotte Amalie ferry docks, probably doesn’t hurt, either. — Frommer's

This boutique all-suites condo resort sits on the white-sand beach at Nazareth Bay, near Red Hook Marina, with excellent snorkeling just outside your door. — Frommer's

Gallows Point Resort is an upper-middle-range hotel with 60 apartment-style units. — Oyster

This tiny mid-range bed-and-breakfast with a tropical feel is located near downtown Cruz Bay. — Oyster

This peaceful, handsome five-room B&B just a 10-minute drive from Christiansted makes for an idyllic romantic escape. — Frommer's

This 1857 landmark provides a panoramic view of the harbor and plenty of West Indian charm, which will make you feel as if you're living in a charming slice of Virgin Islands history. — Fodor's