Travel Under $1000: How to plan a vacation to St. Croix, USVI on a budget
- GottaTravelWeekly Staff
- Jan 7
- 3 min read
This month, we're headed to St. Croix for just $1000/person. Here's when we're going, where to stay, things to do and how to book it.
Remember: Flight and hotel prices fluctuate often and without warning, so be sure to book ASAP.
📍 Destination: ST. CROIX | Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI
Trip Dates: Thursday, March 6 - Sunday, March 8 | 4 days, 3 nights
Total Budget: $1000/person, based on double occupancy for hotel; amount includes flight, hotel and listed activities
🛫 Flights
For this trip, our flight budget is $450. This means some flights might be significantly lower or slightly over the amount, but we'll generally stick to this number as a max. Be sure to calculate your individual total at the end.
We found some great roundtrip deals Here's how to book them:
From Cleveland, OH - $436: From CLE on Delta 👉 Book this flight
From Des Moines, IA - $380: From DSM on American 👉 Book this flight
From New Orleans, LA - $356: From MSY on Delta 👉 Book this flight
From New York City, NY - $358: From JFK on American 👉 Book this flight
From Raleigh, NC - $400: From RDU on American 👉 Book this flight
From Atlanta, GA - $466: From ATL on American 👉 Book this flight
From Miami, FL - $313: From MIA on American 👉 Book this flight
From San Francisco, CA - $466 : From SFO on American 👉 Book this flight
From Los Angeles, CA - $466: From LAX on American 👉 Book this flight
From Milwaukee, WI - $426: From MKE on Delta 👉 Book this flight
From Philadelphia, PA - $436: From MSY on American 👉 Book this flight
A little over budget (by $50 or less):
From St. Louis, MO - $500: From STL on American 👉 Book this flight
From Dallas, TX - $476: From DFW on American 👉 Book this flight
From Washington, DC - $497: From IAD on American 👉 Book this flight
Book soon! Flight prices can change quickly.
By the way, we found most of these flights through our Going membership. Going is a travel app that sends flight deals to places all around the world.
🏨 Where we're staying
I recommend staying at the King Christian Hotel. It's a newer hotel that's affordable, has good reviews on TripAdvisor and has rates within our budget.
Room type: Standard Single Room
Price per night: $201
Total w/ taxes and fees: $620
Price per person: $310 👉 Book King Christian Hotel
Other options to consider:
🗓 Things to do
For this trip, I'm including two activities within the budget. Here's how to book it:
Snorkeling w/ Sea Turtles - $70/person: Snorkel, kayak and see the beauty beneath the waters in St. Croix. 👉 Book it
Live Music Sunset Sail - $75/person: This popular catamaran tour is a relaxing experience with live music and great views. 👉 Book it
Cultural Cooking Class - $95/person: This popular catamaran tour is a relaxing experience with live music and great views. 👉 Book it
We've included a $5 tip for tour operators in each of these activities. Tipping is always optional (and feel free to increase as desired), but we included a small amount just in case!
💰 Budget Recap
Item | Cost |
Flight | $450 (max) |
Stay | $310 |
Activities | $240 |
Total | $1000/person |
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Happy Travels,
Maddy
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