Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Every Sunday afternoon at 2:30 pm, the beach at Sapphire
is the setting for a reggae beach party where the island's
best bands play. It draws people from all over St. Thomas
and from St. John. If you enjoy reggae, this is the place to be.
Luxurious and informal at the same time, Sapphire is an is-
land favorite.
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Sapphire is expanding. A convention
center and entertainment center should
be complete by the time you visit.
WYNDHAM SUGAR BAY RESORT & SPA
6500 Estate Smith Bay
St. Thomas, USVI 00802
(340) 777-7100; www.wyndham.com
Reservations: (800) 927-7100
Expensive
The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort was built on the grounds of
a sugar plantation. The reception area and the Manor House
restaurant are in the magnificent colonial Great House,
which is fully restored. The lobby has polished marble floors,
Oriental area rugs, high ceilings alive with whirling fans
and graceful palm plants. The furniture is ornate with
curved legs and floral prints. It would look like a museum
display, but for the guests in tennis attire or carrying snor-
kel gear. There's a small shopping arcade.
The mauve stucco buildings that house the guest rooms
(300) are built into the hillside so that each has a great view
of St. John and the BVI from a private balcony. Rooms are
good size and the double or king-size beds have colonial
headboards. There are small sitting areas as well. Room
amenities include both air-conditioning and fans, coffee
maker, mini-bar, cable TV and in-room movies.
Many guests opt for the all-inclusive rate here, although
there is also an EP (European Plan - no food) option. The
all-inclusive plan covers your accommodation, all meals (in-
cluding themed dinners and alcoholic beverages), free use of
