Marketplace Suites Blog
Ultimate Guide to Holiday Bookings: Christmas & New Year in the Virgin Islands
Dreaming of a warm-weather holiday where your biggest decision is beach, boat, or both? December in the U.S. Virgin Islands blend festive energy with flawless winter weather, but it’s peak season, and Christmas and New Year’s dates often book a year in advance. The good news: Marketplace Suites in Cruz Bay still has availability, giving you a walkable base for everythin...
Best USVI Island for Adventure Travelers
If you’re chasing an active, outdoors-first trip in the U.S. Virgin Islands, each island contains a unique flavor. St. Thomas is the easiest launchpad: the main airport, a busy charter scene, and quick-hit thrills; think ridge viewpoints, lively bays, and fast access to parasailing, sailing, and day trips. It’s high-energy and convenient, but you’ll share the marquee sp...
Last-Minute Reservations at Marketplace Suites: What You Need to Know
Travel plans don’t always unfold months in advance. Sometimes you get the irresistible urge to escape, or perhaps your schedule suddenly opens up. That’s when last-minute reservations become your best friend. On the island of St. John, finding the right place to stay quickly can be tricky—availability is limited, and popular resorts often sell out.
Marketplace Suites for Solo Travelers: Comfort, Safety, and Convenience
When you're exploring the serene beauty of St. John solo, where you stay matters just as much as what you’ll see and do. Marketplace Suites offers a sweet spot: modern suites, built-in safety features, and a location that puts convenience at the center. Let’s dive into why Marketplace Suites is perfect for solo travelers ...
Planning Your Fall Escape to St John: Why Marketplace Suites Shines in Autumn
Stop Dreaming About a Fall Getaway to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Go!
Peak-season postcards don’t lie, winter is gorgeous in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but autumn offers its own, often-overlooked advantages. From late September through mid-December you’ll find lighter crowds on t...
How to See St. John on a Budget Without Missing Out
St. John, USVI is often painted as a luxury escape, and while it's certainly possible to spend big here, you absolutely don't have to. Whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, or as a group, there are smart ways to enjoy this island's raw beauty, food, and culture without draining your savings.
The key is knowin...
St. Thomas vs. St. John: Which U.S. Virgin Island Should You Choose?
Planning a Caribbean escape is supposed to feel like anticipation, not analysis paralysis. Yet every winter, thousands of travelers with healthy travel budgets sit in browser‑tab purgatory asking the same question: Should I book St. Thomas or St. John? Both islands belong to the U.S. Virgin Islands, both spend their days sun‑soaked beneath the same trade winds,...
Top 7 Activities as a Solo Traveler in the USVI
Taking a solo trip to the USVI may just be the best vacation of your entire life! After all, you won’t have to compromise with anyone else’s choices. This freedom means you’ll be able to do whatever you want, whenever you feel like it. For instance, if you planned to hang out on the beach all day but wake up feeling more like going shopping instead, that’s exactly what ...
Top 10 Stress-Free Places in the USVI
There are two types of vacations: One is full of hustling from place to place, and the other is known as stress-free travel. Everyone deserves both, but for today, let’s focus on relaxing travel opportunities in the USVI!
The US Virgin Islands, with their soothing waves, warm sand, and gentle breezes, offer the perfec...
Top 6 Budget-Friendly Places in the USVI
Everyone deserves to have a fantastic vacation, even if they can’t afford all the bells and whistles. Fortunately, a trip to the USVI doesn’t have to break the bank. The truth is that if you do your trip to the USVI correctly, it can actually be a relatively cheap travel destination. What to know how? Read on to discover all the tricks that will allow you to have a budg...
