Family Vacation in July - Where to go? Maui, St. John.. or ...

Looking for a family vacation for a travel weary group - 2 teens age 18 , 15 and husband. Want to stay in the US - love Hawaii but thought maybe someplace closer (we live on east coast). what about USVI? Have never been - too much like Florida beaches (where I am from )Open to any and all ... Caneel is the "most" upscale hotel/resort and it is right on some beautiful beaches, but even it's rooms are pretty stark compared to what one typically thinks of in a 5 star room. ...