My girlfriend and I are looking at St Thomas for a week in February. The photos look incredible but I’ve seen some comments saying it feels very cruise ship-y and commercialized, especially around Charlotte Amalie. We’re not cruise people at all.
If we rent a car and avoid the port area, is there enough to do for a full week? We love snorkeling, hiking if there is any, and finding good local food (not resort buffets). Or would we be better off doing St John or even St Croix instead? Budget is around $200 a night for lodging.