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7150 Bolongo, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 00802. www.bolongobay.com. & 800/524-4746 or 340/775-1800.
Fax [phone] units. Winter $210-$335 double; off season $185-$310 double. Ask about other
packages and various meal plans. AE, MC, V. Amenities: 2 restaurants, including Iggies Beach Bar & Grill
(p. 76); 2 bars; babysitting; children's programs (ages 4-12); exercise room; 2 pools (outdoor); 2 tennis
courts (lit); watersports equipment/rentals; Wi-Fi by pool (free). In room: A/C, ceiling fan, TV, fridge,
hair dryer, kitchenette (in some).
The East End
VERY EXPENSIVE
Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa If on a holiday you want a big full
service resort, with everything from beauty parlors to a doctor on call, this is a formi-
dable candidate. At the eastern end of the island, on a desirable 32-acre plot of
steeply sloping terrain, within a 5-minute ride from Red Hook, this well-maintained,
high-rise hotel caters very clearly to a conservative, mainstream clientele who often
opt to bring their families and young children along with them on holiday. Because
about 60% of the guests who stay here opt for a full-board plan, it is the largest all-
inclusive hotel on St. Thomas. It has panoramic views that sweep out over the sea
from its position atop a rocky headland, although its secluded beach is really too small
for a resort of this size. Many of the attractive rooms are decorated with rattan pieces
and pastels. This is not the most cutting-edge or stylish hotel on the island, but guest
rooms have modern carpeting, Balinese furnishings, electronics, wall treatments, and
state-of-the-art plumbing. The hotel has one of only two casinos (slot machines only)
on the island, and the hotel's spa, Journeys, is the largest full-service spa in the U.S.
Virgins.
6500 Estate Smith Bay, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 00802. www.wyndham.com. & 877/999-3223 or 340/777-
7100. Fax [phone] units. Winter $590-$690 double, from $1,250 suite; off season $500-
$615 double, from $1,050 suite. Ask about packages and various meal plans. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
Amenities: 3 restaurants; 2 bars; babysitting; casino (slot machines only); children's programs; exercise
room; Internet (70¢ per minute); 4 tennis courts (lit). In room: A/C, ceiling fan, TV, fridge, hair dryer,
Internet ($15 per day).
EXPENSIVE
Elysian Beach Resort The setting is a Caribbean cliché, overlooking its own
secluded yacht-filled cove and private white-sand beach. This timeshare resort on
Cowpet Bay, a 30-minute drive from Charlotte Amalie, is imbued with a certain
European resort chic. If you seek tranquillity and seclusion without all the razzle-
dazzle of other East End competitors, stay here. The beautiful white-sand beach is
another compelling reason to choose this place. There are free shuttles to Charlotte
Amalie and Magens Bay Beach, should you decide to leave. The thoughtfully planned
bedrooms contain balconies, and 14 offer sleeping lofts that are reached by a spiral
staircase. The decor is tropical, with rattan and bamboo furnishings, ceiling fans, and
natural-wood ceilings. Try to avoid rooms in buildings V to Z, as they are some dis-
tance from the beach. The hotel also boasts Robert's American Grille (p. 79), a
peaceful spot to enjoy creative American and West Indian cuisine.
6800 Estate Nazareth, Cowpet Bay, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 00802. www.elysianbeachresort.net.
& 866/620-7994 or 340/775-1000. Fax [phone] units. Winter $220-$265 double, $459
suite; off season $215-$260 double, $399 suite. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Amenities: 2 restaurants; 2 bars;
exercise room; pool (outdoor); small spa; tennis court (lit); watersports equipment/rentals. In room:
A/C, TV, hair dryer, kitchenette, Wi-Fi ($10 per day).

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