PLANNING NOTES · ARRIVAL
St. Thomas arrival
planning.
A well-shaped first day has less to do with a perfect schedule and more to do with making the next step clear before you land.
A SOFTER START
Let the first hour
feel like vacation.
For a St. Thomas or St. John stay, arrival is a sequence: getting from the airport to your villa, settling the group, and having a few useful details already handled. Prestige Vacations helps coordinate the pieces so you can arrive with a plan that still leaves room to breathe.
Explore St. Thomas concierge services →START WITH THE HOME BASE
Share the villa details early.
Your concierge can begin with your home base, approximate arrival window, group size, and the priorities for the first day. A couple settling in quietly has a different rhythm from a multigenerational group that needs rooms, rides, and a dinner idea to come together smoothly.
MAKE THE HANDOFF EASY
Think through transport choices.
Whether the group prefers rental cars, taxis, private drivers, or a mix of options, it helps to consider luggage, arrival timing, and how everyone wants to move around once they are here. We can help coordinate the transport details around your St. Thomas or St. John plan.
WALK INTO THE BASICS
Arrange provisions with purpose.
A few familiar groceries, cold drinks, morning coffee, and practical essentials can make a villa feel settled immediately. Send dietary notes, favorite brands, and any celebration or first-night requests in advance so the provision plan reflects your group.
PROTECT THE FIRST EVENING
Choose one easy anchor.
Consider what would feel best after travel: a chef-prepared meal, a relaxed restaurant plan, a simple grocery list, or simply an open evening. The right first-night choice lets everyone land without rushing into a full itinerary.
FOR GROUPS
Timing is the kindest detail.
Groups rarely arrive with the same energy. Sharing flight windows, car needs, ages, and the one thing that should be ready on arrival gives the whole first day a more generous shape.
FOR ST. JOHN STAYS
Keep the connections in view.
If St. John is your home base, tell us the timing and transport details you already know. We can help organize the arrival pieces around the pace you want for the first day without promising a rigid, one-size-fits-all route.
THE CONCIERGE ROLE
From touch-down
to settled in.
Our planning is complimentary for stays in St. Thomas and St. John. Transport, provisions, dining, and other experiences are priced separately by the relevant third-party provider.
Start your arrival plan →KEEP PLANNING
Once arrival is handled,
make the first meal easy.
Private dining can be an especially lovely way to begin the week without another decision after the bags are down.
Plan in-villa dining →