Destinations · Head-to-head
Bahamas vs U.S. Virgin Islands
Bahamas and U.S. Virgin Islands, side by side: live travel advisories, our resort catalog's real guest data, and each destination's honest weather picture. Everything you need to break the tie.
By the numbers
| Bahamas | Measure | U.S. Virgin Islands |
|---|---|---|
| – | U.S. travel advisory | – |
| 6 (better) | Resorts in our catalog | 1 |
| ★ 4.2 | Average guest rating | ★ 4.4 (better) |
| $148–$407/night pp (better) | Nightly rates | $218–$220/night pp |
| 3 of 6 | Adults-only resorts | 0 of 1 |
| Required, but entry from the U.S. is quick and simple | Passport | Not required for U.S. citizens (bring REAL ID) |
| December–April prime; hurricane season June–November | Season | December–April prime; hurricane season June–November |
| Bahamian dollar, pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar; USD accepted everywhere | Currency | U.S. dollar; U.S. phone plans work |
Advisory levels sync from travel.state.gov; catalog figures reflect the resorts we've researched, not every hotel in the country. A marked row is one we are willing to call; rows without a mark are a matter of taste, or we have no comparable figure for both sides.
On the map
Bahamas
U.S. Virgin Islands
Where you'd actually stay
Best of Bahamas
Small Hope Bay Lodgenull · ★ 4.8
Club Med Columbus Islenull · ★ 4.5
Sandals Royal Bahamiannull · ★ 4.1
Chains here: Club Med · Sandals · Warwick Hotels & Resorts
Chains here: Bolongo Bay
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