There's good news for luxury-minded travelers headed to the U.S. Virgin Islands this winter: The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas officially reopened Nov. 22, following closure since the 2017 hurricanes.
The property, with 180 rooms and suites, underwent a $100 million restoration and renovation that included a redesigned infinity pool, a kids' pool, a new Sicilian restaurant called Alloro, a new 60-foot Lady Lynsey II catamaran for sailing excursions, new activities and culinary offerings with a farm-to-fork focus.
A second family pool is slated to debut in January.
Pre-holiday rates in December start at $599 per room, per night, double; average peak season rates jump to $799 per room, per night, double.