5-Night Vacation on the Island of St. Thomas

This Caribbean getaway takes you to St. Thomas, the most popular of the US Virgin Islands. It’s known for its pristine waters and white-sand beaches. Your home base for the 5-night vacation will be Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort, which overlooks the Caribbean Sea from a scenic bluff. This vacation includes:

• Round-trip airfare from Boston (BOS), Baltimore (BWI), Washington, DC (DCA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), New York (JFK), Miami (MIA), or Tampa (TPA)
• 5 nights of water-view room accommodations at Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort

Hotel at a Glance: Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort

A steel-drum band taps out tunes in the open-air lobby of this Marriott resort every evening. It’s just one of the touches that creates a classic Caribbean ambiance. The hotel, one of the largest in the Virgin Islands, sits on a bluff overlooking Charlotte Amalie harbor and a private beach. As a guest, you can dig your toes into the sand below or do your swimming in one of the crystal-clear outdoor pools—one of which has an infinity edge that seems to lead right into the sea.

• Where you’ll stay: a water-view room with a TV with cable, premium movie channels, and free WiFi
• Newly Renovated: water-view room accommodations feature breathtaking view of one of the world’s most scenic harbor, or of the Caribbean Sea, all from your private balcony
• Grab a drink from your mini fridge and sip it on your private balcony overlooking the harbor or the sea.
• Indulge in a massage at the resort’s new spa. In addition to eight treatment rooms, it has a steam room and private pool.
• Dine al fresco at Aqua Terra Restaurant, which overlooks the harbor. Specialities include steak and lobster.
• Fun on the water: Snorkeling, sailing, and jet skiing are just a few of the outdoor activities available at the resort.

Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands: World-Famous Beaches and Duty-Free Shopping District

The most populous of the US Virgin Islands—and also the most visited—is Saint Thomas, known for offering some of the Caribbean’s best water recreation. Scuba divers flock to the island’s more than 30 dive sites, where networks of coral tunnels teem with parrotfish and turtles. The pristine waters are also ideal for fishing, boating, and windsurfing, but many visitors who come to Saint Thomas never leave the shore. That’s because the island has miles of white-sand beaches, including heart-shaped Magens Bay, which National Geographic hailed as 1 of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world.

Saint Thomas also has a well-deserved reputation as the duty-free shopping mecca of the Caribbean thanks to its capital city, Charlotte Amalie. Here, centuries-old Danish buildings house more than 400 shops selling tax-free jewelry, clothing, and imported china. You can even haggle with shopkeepers to get a lower price than what’s posted. But despite the hustle and bustle, the shopping district maintains a mostly charming atmosphere thanks to its cobblestone pathways and sidewalk cafés. For locally made trinkets and artwork, head to the Native Arts & Crafts Cooperative, where nearly 90 artisans spread out over a single brick building.

Charlotte Amalie also contains many historical landmarks, including a 17th-century Danish fort as well as the Emancipation Garden, where it was announced in 1848 that all the island’s slaves would be freed.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. From what airport does the deal depart? How much does it cost to fly from a city that isn’t included in the deal options? Deal options with 3-letter airport codes depart from that specific airport. Deal options with full city names depart from an airport that is assigned at time of redemption with the tour operator. Departures from airports that are not included in the deal options may be available (and may cost more). Call Vacation Express at 1-800-470-3711 for pricing from any airport that isn’t listed on the Groupon Getaways deal page.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, please call us at 1-800-470-3711 to check availability and pricing.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? To check the availability of specific dates within the option you would like to purchase, please call us at 1-800-470-3711.

4. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? No your child does not need their own Groupon voucher. You can purchase their package directly with Vacation Express when making your reservation. Prices range from $359-$759 and are subject to change.

5. Can the person I’m traveling with fly from a different city? As long as you are sharing a hotel room, the two people traveling together may fly from any city.

6. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We will do everything we can to accommodate the dates you wish to travel. In the event that we are unable to do so, the “Groupon Promise” allows you to refund your voucher.

7. Is this deal priced per person? What does “per person, based on double occupancy” mean? This deal is priced per person based on two people sharing a room. If only one person will be traveling, the person has to buy a voucher and pay a solo fee directly to Vacation Express at the time of booking. If you have further questions, please call us at 1-800-470-3711.

8. Is the price advertised available on every date? Airfare subject to availability. Additional fees may apply for some departure dates. Contact Vacation Express for details.

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