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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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