Marketplace Suites Blog
Which Marketplace Suite Is Right for You?
When searching for accommodations on St. John, it's easy to assume every hotel room offers the same experience. Marketplace Suites was designed to offer something more. With spacious layouts, thoughtfully equipped kitchens, and separate living areas, each suite provides the comfort and convenience of home while you're enjoying the island.
Read moreWhat to Expect During St. John Carnival
For three weeks every summer, Cruz Bay turns into the center of island life. St. John Carnival, officially known as the St. John Celebration, runs from June 14 through July 4, bringing steel pan music, parades, and a community celebration rooted in Emancipation Day and Independence Day to every corner of town.
If you'...
Marketplace Suites for Business & Remote Work Travelers
Remote work has rewritten the rules of where a productive workday can happen. For professionals with the flexibility to work from anywhere, "anywhere" no longer has to mean a spare bedroom or a co-working space two blocks from home. It can mean St. John, US Virgin Islands, one of the most naturally stunning islands in the Caribbean, with a real base of operations that a...
Best Snorkeling in St. John
Two-thirds of St. John is protected as Virgin Islands National Park, and 40% of that park is underwater. That single fact explains everything. No other island in the US Virgin Islands offers this concentration of healthy reef, seagrass beds, and marine life within such easy reach of shore. The water is warm. Visibility is...
Best Beaches on St. John
Why do St. John’s beaches leave such a lasting impression?
There is no shortage of beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, but St. John plays in a different league. Much of the island remains protected inside Virgin Islands National Park, which covers roughly two-thirds of St. John....
Why Booking Direct with Marketplace Suites is the Smart Choice
If you have ever booked a hotel online, you already know the drill. You start with a tempting nightly rate, click through a few screens, and suddenly the total is higher than expected. Or you realize the “room” you picked is not actually the room you get. Or you need to adjust dates and discover the customer service line you are calling cannot really help.
Best Island for First-Time Visitors: St. John, St. Thomas, or St. Croix?
If you’re planning your first trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands, you’re already doing the right thing by asking one specific question: which island should we start with? Because while St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix share the same warm water and trade winds, they don’t deliver the same kind of vacation.
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Marketplace Suites vs. Airbnbs in St. John
If you’re planning a St. John trip, you’ll run into the same fork in the road almost immediately: book a suite-style stay in Cruz Bay, or roll the dice on an Airbnb.
And yes, I said “roll the dice” on purpose.
Best Times to Visit the USVI for Suite Stay
If you’re planning a U.S. Virgin Islands trip, the “best time to visit” isn’t one perfect month. It’s a set of trade-offs: weather vs. crowd levels, price vs. energy, and how much planning you want to do before you arrive. The good news is the USVI stays warm year-round, with relatively small temperature swings, average winter temps around 77°F and average summer temps ...
Why Winter Is the Best Time to Book Marketplace Suites
If you’re staring down another winter of gray skies, early sunsets, and “maybe next year” vacation plans, St. John has a simple counteroffer: trade those stuffy layers for salt air, turquoise water, and days that feel like they last forever. Winter is the U.S. Virgin Islands’ dry season and peak travel window for good reason, milder temps, lower humidity, and clear skie...
