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furnished guest rooms with first-class private bathrooms. Some rooms have a king-
size canopy bed, and wicker furnishings are in tasteful abundance. When guests
gather around the pool, a house-party atmosphere prevails. Even your breakfast of
such delights as rum-flavored French toast can be served poolside.
4001 Estate Hermon Hill (1 mile west of Christiansted), St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00820. www.carringtonsinn.
com. & 877/658-0508 in the U.S., or 340/713-0508. Fax [phone] units. Winter $125-$165
double; off season $100-$125 double. Rates include breakfast. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Breakfast room;
health club (nearby); outdoor pool; tennis courts (nearby). In room: A/C, ceiling fan, hair dryer, kitchen-
ette (in some), Wi-Fi (free).
Villa Greenleaf This is one of the best B&Bs on the island, owned and
operated by the same staff that made the Greenleaf Inn at Boothbay Harbor one of
the leading inns of New England. This snug family retreat still adheres to its New
England innkeeping tradition, offering personal service and the elegant ambience of
a private home. It's very small, so make reservations well in advance. The building
dates from the 1950s when it was a private home, but it's been completely renovated
postmillennium. Four-poster beds are just some of the elegant details associated with
the roomy bedrooms of this house. Each of the suites is individually decorated and
imbued with muted Caribbean charm and grace. The location is to the west of Chris-
tiansted, so you'll need a car for excursions down from the hill.
Island Center Rd., Montpelier, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00821. www.villagreenleaf.com. & 888/282-1001 in the
U.S., or 340/719-1958. Fax [phone] units. Winter $275-$300 double; off season $220-$225
double. Rates include breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Pool (outdoor). In room: A/C, ceiling fan,
fridge, hair dryer, no phone, Wi-Fi (free).
Camping
Mount Victory Camp On 8 lush acres in St. Croix's forest, these well-
landscaped and well-maintained campgrounds lie about a 10-minute drive north of
Frederiksted. A beautiful beach of white sand lies only a 2-mile drive down the hill.
The grounds are the creation of hosts Bruce and Mathilde Wilson, who are perhaps
the most knowledgeable of all islanders about their area's flora and fauna. This is the
ideal choice for an adventurous family or group looking to stay close to nature but still
have countless organized activities available.
Each of the five open-to-the-breezes dwellings accommodate four to six adults, or
you can indulge in tent camping—but bring your own gear. Handcrafted, eco-friendly
dwellings are equipped with furnishings crafted from tropical hardwood. There are
basic cooking and eating facilities in each unit, and all guests have use of the immac-
ulately kept bathhouse with flush toilets and an open-air shower with solar-heated
water. Communal events are staged, including campfires and a Sunday-afternoon pig
roast. On the grounds is a vegetable and herb garden, a tropical fruit orchard, even a
tortoise colony. Outdoor activities include hiking in the rainforest, horseback rides,
kayaking, and fishing.
Creque Dam Rd., Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00841. www.mtvictorycamp.com. & 866/772-1651 or
340/772-1651. 5 dwellings. Winter $85-$95 double; off season $75-$85 double. Extra person $10. No
credit cards. Amenities: Public phone; picnic tables. In room: No phone.

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WHERE TO EAT
Don't limit yourself to your hotel for dining. Most visitors sample diversity in their
dining at lunch when, chances are, they are out indulging in beach life, shopping, or
seeing the sights. Christiansted is filled with excellent restaurants offering lunch, but

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