Each of the three islands that make up the U.S. Virgin Islands has its own character and personality. St. Croix is for those looking for a relaxed, laid back vacation, complete with historic sites and three golf courses. St. John’s is for nature lovers who want to spend time in a natural setting, and features national parks and outdoor sports. Those looking for a more rousing good time will prefer the island of St. Thomas, where shopping, dining, and night life are popular. Whatever island you choose, staying in an all inclusive resort is always a good idea. These resorts cater to the needs of guests, and allow guests the unique option to prepay for most things that they will enjoy during their trip.

Marriott Frenchman''s Reef and Morning Star Beach Resort, located on St. Thomas, is an award-winning resort for those who desire the very best in accommodations. Although its all inclusive Escape Plan requires guests to stay at least four nights, for those who choose the plan, virtually everything they could want or need is taken care of in advance. Ferry tickets to downtown St. Thomas are unlimited under the all inclusive plan, which also covers accommodations; meals at the six restaurants within the resort; unlimited cocktails (house brand only), beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages; use of the health club and tennis courts, and non-motorized water sports. Rates average $292 USD per night per person. Marriott Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Beach Resort is at 5 Estate Bakkeroe, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas,
USVI 00801. Telephone (367)776-8500.

Chenay Bay Beach Resort occupies 30 acres along the North Shore of the island of St. Croix.  Fifty Caribbean-style cottages are set in among quiet, lush tropical landscape. Chenay Bay is also the only resort on St. Croix with its own playground for children. All inclusive packages are available at Chenay Bay which, in addition to accommodations in an ocean view cottage, gives guests their fourth night’s stay free, a $50 food and beverage resort credit, a coupon booklet for local establishments valued at $1000 USD, allows them to sample five flavors of Cruzan rum, and casino match play at Divi Carina Bay  casino. This package, good through August 2010, averages about $875 USD per person per four-night’s stay. Chenay Bay Beach Resort is at 500 Estate Chenay Bay, Rt. 82, Christianstead, St. Croix, USVI 10004. Telephone (866) 226-8677.

Caneel Bay Resort, on the island of St. John, is, in keeping with the naturalist theme of the island, an eco-friendly, all inclusive luxury resort. Its 166 guest rooms have no televisions, telephones, or digital distractions of any kind. The resort hosts various Children’s Programs for children from ages 3 through 12. A variety of all inclusive packages are offered at Caneel Bay, including couples and family packages. Most packages cover seven night’s accommodations, breakfast and dinner each day, unlimited daily children’s programs, non-motorized water sports, transportation from airport to hotel and back, taxes, and service charges. Average prices for all inclusive packages at Caneel Bay start around $6300 USD for seven days. Caneel Bay Resort is at P .O. Box 720, St. John, USVI 00831-0720. Telephone (340) 776-6111.