Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Elysian Beach Resort
(St. Thomas;
&
888/620-7994
or 340/775-1000; www.
elysianbeachresort.net): For a great value, ask about the “Honeymoon Getaway”
package, which includes a deluxe room or a one-bedroom suite, champagne on
arrival, and use of the tennis courts, health club, and pool. See p. 66.
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The Buccaneer
(St. Croix;
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800/255-3881
or 340/712-2100; www.the
buccaneer.com): This resort boasts the most extensive facilities on St. Croix,
including an 18-hole golf course, eight championship tennis courts, a spa and
health club, a 2-mile jogging trail, and three beaches. The 1653 sugar mill on the
grounds is the most popular wedding spot on the island. We recommend staying in
one of the beachside rooms, which have fieldstone terraces that take you right
down to the water. See p. 146.
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Biras Creek Resort
(Virgin Gorda;
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877/883-0756
or 284/494-3555; www.
biras.com): This private and elegant hotel is located on a secluded 60-hectare
(148-acre) promontory, accessible only by launch. Signposted nature trails cut
through the lush tropical gardens. See p. 226.
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Rosewood Little Dix Bay
(Virgin Gorda;
&
888/767-3966
or 284/495-5555;
www.littledixbay.com): The understated elegance of this luxury resort is popular
with older couples and honeymooners alike—in fact, the powerfully amorous
atmosphere sometimes makes single guests feel like wallflowers. Spread out over
200 hectares (494 acres) on a secluded bay, this resort offers beautiful beaches and
sporting activities galore, plus plenty of privacy, if that's what you're after. See
p. 227.
THE
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FAMILY RESORTS
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Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
(St. Thomas;
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800/524-4746
or 340/775-1800;
www.bolongobay.com): The resort staff here offers a huge roster of family activities.
In the off season, children 11 and under stay free in their parents' rooms, and eat
free from a kids' menu. See p. 65.
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Westin St. John Resort & Villas
(St. John;
&
866/716-8108
or 340/693-8000;
www.westinresortstjohn.com): This contemporary mega-resort, set on 34 acres of
landscaped grounds, offers the best children's programs on the island. Babysitting
can be arranged, and children get reduced rates on everything. See p. 114.
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The Buccaneer
(St. Croix;
&
800/255-3881
or 340/712-2100; www.the
buccaneer.com): This hotel, located on a 300-acre former sugar estate, is a long-
time family favorite. It has on-site facilities for just about every sport you can think
of, including tennis, golf, swimming, jogging, sailing, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
Children's programs include a half-day sail to Buck Island Reef and nature walks
through tropical foliage, where kids can taste local fruit in the wild. See p. 146.
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Chenay Bay Beach Resort
(St. Croix;
&
866/226-8677
or 340/718-2918; www.
chenaybay.com): Families staying in these West Indian-style cottages can keep
their 3- to 12-year-olds busy with various organized activities, from swimming and
snorkeling to nature walks and story hours. The friendly owners of this barefoot-
casual hotel used their own offspring as test cases to design their children's pro-
gram, which runs during the summer and over holiday periods. See p. 150.
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Bitter End Yacht Club
(Virgin Gorda;
&
800/872-2392
or 284/494-2746; www.
beyc.com): Most children's programs at this lively resort are geared toward those
ages 6 and over, and involve all the typical watersports: sailing, windsurfing, snor-
keling, swimming, and more. Ask about packages for families. See p. 226.
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