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Yes, you heard it right! The US Virgin Islands are paying travelers $300 to head down there. Not a bad incentive to head to the beaches of St. Thomas, St. Croix, or St. John. The islands’ government is putting in this promotion to celebrate their Transfer Day on March 31, which marks the centenary year when Denmark transferred the ownership of the islands to the US. To celebrate, the USVI government is giving away $300 to any visitor who spends three consecutive nights on any of the islands.
The Details
As with most things, the devil is in the details, and alas the USVI government is not just dishing out $300 in cash. Instead, they will give every visitor vouchers amounting to that value, which can be used for “Historical/Cultural Tours and Activities”.
All you need to do once you have the vouchers in hand is redeem them at one of the participating hotels and enjoy some of the islands’ history of the USVI government. USVI Tourism has provided a full list and details of the promotion.
Key Terms
Like all deals there are some terms and conditions, although in this case, they are quite simple:
- You must spend three consecutive nights on the Islands
- Bookings must be made before October 1, 2017
- The promotion is valid for all travel during the 2017 calendar year
- Vouchers can only be redeemed at participating hotels
Overall
If you are planning your Spring/Summer Vacations, then why not consider the US Virgin Islands. With flexibility, flights from the East Coast can be found for as little as $300, which means the vouchers should reimburse you for the cost of the flights. Furthermore, since you don’t need a passport to visit, it is an easy getaway to reach. In addition to the promotion, the participating hotels are some of the best and most popular on the islands, which should make your visit that much more fun and pleasurable.
Source: Condé Nast Traveler
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Does this deal apply to non-US residents?
It does not seem to have any residency exclusions 🙂
Sounds fun, wish other locations would follow suit.
I think this is a pretty sweet deal, and a very effective marketing gimmick as I will definitely consider it for the next vacation.
Not really interesting: spending only on specific entity and then receiving only a voucher for selected tours!
It was better just a tourist entry (not business) of at least one week for example and then receive money. Or at least booking some hotels and then receive a discount.
I’ve stayed at Secret Beach before and enjoyed a very pleasant get away. This just might entice me to return.
St.John and Concordia combination is a lovely choice, would love to return there.
The devil is in the details. Can you book with any hotel or vacation package site, or only through ? (where?)
What exactly can the $300 be used towards?
I wanted to fly to USVI using AA or DL miles. I would book my hotel separately. Does this qualify for the $300 credit?
Based on my understanding of the program, no. You need to book the hotel through the program.
Thank you for your clarification in this matter!
I wonder how this would affect a family of 5…would they just give you a basic room or would it be one room per person?
It’s an interesting idea to promote tourism and there seems to be a good list of participating locations.
I would be down for this but for Zika.
Is this correct, if I want to fly AA I have to book through American Airline Vacation? May one use miles to fly there and still qualify for the credits?
Ed, I don’t quite understand your question. Can you please rephrase it or further explain?
I remember seeing this a little while ago. Cool idea, but not sure how much I’d utilize
nice to see that some major chain hotels are included
This is an interesting marketing gimmick, but unfortunately doesn’t appeal to me. Now if it was a $300 cash incentive it might be different!
Def looking to see what fares can be had to USVI for 2017. Heard St John’s is amazing