It should be no secret for US travelers how incredible the Caribbean, and St Thomas, is to visit. Especially during the winter months in the US, St Thomas is a place to check out. If you decide this US Virgin Island makes sense for you, it’s helpful to know to what to pack for St Thomas.
Before diving into the packing list, let’s outline which credit cards to bring with you. This will help you to earn valuable points during your stay. American Express, Chase, and Citi continue to be my go-to programs. Each offers a number of credit cards that fit my spending patterns.
Credit Cards to Bring to St Thomas
The American Express Gold, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Citi Premier are the 3 credit cards to bring with you to St Thomas. Each has bonus categories that work well when you’re visiting the island. With that said, let’s dive into the earning structure of each of these cards.
American Express Gold cardmembers earn 4X points at US grocery stores and dining worldwide. You will earn 3X points on dining and travel as a Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmember. Citi Premier cardmembers earn 3X points on gas and travel.
What to Pack for St Thomas
Peak travel season for St Thomas is between December and March where the temp averages 76 to 84 degrees. With a temperature range like that, who wouldn’t want to book a flight to this tropical destination?
When I pack for a trip like this, the goal is to go light. I like to pack the following items and the daily breakdown looks like this:
- Bonobos swimsuit
- Ex-Officio fishing shirt/long sleeve dry fit shirt
- Pair of workout shorts, shirt, socks, tennis shoes
- Bonobos t-shirt, pair of bonobos shorts
- Rainbow Sandals
- Bonobos Belt
- Allbirds
- Warby Parker Sunglasses
- Beauty Counter Sunscreen
- Book
Hotels to Book in St Thomas
Marriott is the only big hotel brand with points hotel options. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, and Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove are the 2 Marriott options that you can book with points. Just beware that award availability at Frenchmen’s Cove May be hard to come by.
Another option is to use Google Hotels. If you search St Thomas Google Hotels, all of the available options will be displayed. What’s great about Google Hotels are the filters. Whatever type of property you are looking for can be found on this platform.
Conclusion on What to Pack for St Thomas
St Thomas is an island I’ll be visiting again in 2021 after visiting a few years back. We had a blast during our last visit and are looking forward to our return trip. If you make the trip, you can use this guide to know what to pack for St Thomas.
What about you? Have you been to the US Virgin Islands? Do you need to know what to pack for St Thomas? Please let me know in the comments below or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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