In addition to the convenience of having a restaurant and coffee shop located on the property, Flamboyan Resort is situated near a number of convenience marts and grocery stores.

For guests planning to take advantage of the resort’s fully appointed kitchenettes, Cost U Less is just 2.8 miles door-to-door and could be the ideal one-stop shop for families traveling on a budget.

Promoted as the St. Thomas version of a Costco-style enterprise, the added good news is that Cost U Less never charges a membership fee.

Owned by North West Company International, Cost U Less operates throughout the U. S. territories, as well as island countries in the Pacific, the Caribbean and Hawaii.

Although bulk buying is basically the name of the game, at the Cost U Less on St. Thomas, you will notice some sections, including the produce department, operate much like other supermarkets. You’ll also see a cooler stocked with standard size packaged snacks, meats, and cheeses as well as select refreshments in individual sizes.

In addition to an impressive selection of wine and liquor by the bottle, Cost U Less is a great place to stock up on domestic and imported brews. Be sure to check out the walk-in beer cooler, too.

At checkout, your selections are not bagged but placed back into your cart. Bring your own shopping bags, purchase insulated logo bags, or help yourself to cardboard boxes from the bin near the exit door.