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play on four Astro-turf courts. Most guests head to the
state-of-the-arts spa and fitness center which was added
during the renovation. There are treatment rooms, open-air
cabanas and a fully-equipped workout studio. Massage ther-
apies, body and facial treatments, hair removal and nail
care services are offered.
Families will appreciate the “Ritz Kids” program for chil-
dren four-12 and the baby sitting service for evenings.
The hotel offers several dining options - informal and for-
mal. The
Iguana Bar
serves lunch as does the
Coconut
Cove Beach Bar
. The casual
Palm Garden Café
serves
breakfast and dinner and often has local bands. The sophis-
ticated
Great Bay Grill
serves dinner and Sunday brunch.
Eighty villas are nearing comple-
tion. They are for sale but will also
be available for rental.
MARRIOTT FRENCHMAN'S REEF
Box 7100, Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas, USVI 00801
(340) 776-8500; www.marriottfrenchmansreef.com
Reservations: (800) 223-6388
Deluxe-expensive
To many visitors a trip to St. Thomas is synonymous with a
stay at Frenchman's Reef. It is the island's social center and
it's the largest (over 400 rooms) and most exciting hotel. It
sits on a promenade that extends into the harbor and is visi-
ble from downtown Charlotte Amalie. The hotel entrance is
marked by towering palm trees that are lit dramatically at
night.
Many guests rarely leave the hotel grounds and yet have a
great time. While I definitely don't suggest doing that (the
island has too much to offer), Frenchman's tries hard to fill
your days and nights with enjoyable activities. The social
staff arranges welcome parties, wine- and rum-tasting
soirées,
bingo
games,
movies,
garden
tours
and
steel
