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and honeymoon packages. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: 2 restaurants; bar; pool (outdoor); 4 tennis courts
(lit); watersports equipment/rentals. In room: A/C, ceiling fan, fridge, hair dryer, kitchenette (in some),
Wi-Fi (free).
MODERATE
Villa Margarita This is a cozy hideaway catering only to couples or adult
singles. Lying about a 20-minute drive from Christiansted, it is located next to the
Salt River Bay Park, where Columbus anchored in 1493 to get fresh water. It is one
of the most private enclaves on the island—private transportation is needed because
of the remote location. There is no restaurant on-site but the property adjoins the Salt
River Marina with its Columbus Cove Restaurant. The condos are built around a
West Indian plantation great house and each unit is its own functioning studio or
suite, with a full kitchen and an oceanfront balcony. The grounds feature a banana
garden and a small oceanside pool. Guests come to get away from the crowds, but
don't expect much in terms of swimming and watersports, although you can snorkel
right in front of the property. Regardless, a short walk will bring you to an adequate
swimming beach. Kayak tours and scuba diving along Salt River Wall can also be
arranged at the marina.
Salt River Bay, off Rte. 80, 9024 Salt River, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00820. www.villamargarita.
com. & 866/274-8811 or 340/713-1930. Fax [phone] units. Winter $165-$280 double; off
season $145-$195 double. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Pool; tennis court. In room: A/C, ceiling fans, TV/DVD,
kitchenette, no phone, Wi-Fi (free).
Waves at Cane Bay Nestled in the midst of coconut palms at water's edge, this
intimate and tasteful condo property is about 8 miles from the airport, midway
between the island's two biggest towns. It's set on a well-landscaped plot of ocean-
front property on Cane Bay, the heart of the best scuba and snorkeling at Cane Bay
Beach. The renovated accommodations are within a pair of two-story cement-sided
buildings, each directly on the beach. Each of the accommodations is high ceilinged
and relatively large, with a well-equipped kitchenette, a selection of reading material,
tiled floors, and a private veranda that's partially or fully concealed from the views of
any of the other verandas. Attached to one of the buildings is an open-sided pavilion
that functions as a bar and restaurant, open Monday to Saturday for dinner.
Cane Bay (P.O. Box 1749), Kingshill, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00851. www.canebaystcroix.com. & 800/545-
0603 in the U.S., or 340/718-1815. Fax [phone] units. Winter $150-$175 double; off season
$110-$130 double. Extra person $20. AE, MC, V. From the airport, go left on Rte. 64; after 1 mile, turn
right on Rte. 70; after another 1 mile, go left at the junction with Rte. 75; after 2 miles, turn left at the
junction with Rte. 80; follow for 5 miles. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; pool (outdoor); watersports equip-
ment/rentals. In room: A/C, ceiling fan, TV, kitchen, Wi-Fi (free).
INEXPENSIVE
Arawak Bay: the Inn at Salt River This modern B&B on the North Shore
opens onto panoramic views of Salt River Bay and the Caribbean. Each accommoda-
tion comes with a balcony where you can relax and take in the view. There are even
telescopes for ship- or stargazing. Bedrooms are furnished in a simple but comfort-
able Caribbean motif, with either one king or two full-size beds. A complimentary
breakfast includes house specialties and local pastries. The location is convenient to
beaches, including Cane Bay, Christiansted, and the airport.
Kingshill, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. www.arawakbaysaltriver.co.vi. & 877/261-5385 or 340/772-1684. Fax
340/772-1686. 14 units. Winter $140 double; off season $120 double. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Bar;
outdoor pool. In room: A/C, TV, Wi-Fi (free).

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