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rants. But Bermuda-length shorts in addition to long pants
are now permitted at the Equator. Jackets, which were re-
quired at Turtle Bay, are now requested.
Caneel operates on the European plan, but you can select a
modified or full American eating plan. Several of Caneel's
special packages include food in the rate. You can dine in one
of three dining rooms. The informal
Beach Terrace
in the
main building is open to the bay. All three meals are served
here and sumptuous buffets are the bill of fare for lunch and
dinner. The adjoining cocktail lounge is famous for its thick
piña coladas - the best I've ever tasted. Atop a hill is the pic-
turesque
Equator
, in a flower-covered restored sugar mill.
It serves grilled meats and fish as well as tropical fare. The
most elegant, formal service is at
Turtle Bay Estate
House
, a romantic plantation-style mansion. Afternoon tea
and cocktails are served in the adjoining living room.
Adjacent to the Beach Terrace, the
Reading Room
is fur-
nished with comfortable couches, board games and an honor
library. You can sip a cocktail and listen to a steel band or ca-
lypso group after dinner.
There are 11 tennis courts, with a pro and a pro shop. Court
time is free. Use of watersports equipment, including snor-
kel gear, windsurfers, small sailboats and rafts, is compli-
mentary. The activity desk will arrange scuba trips,
sightseeing tours and car rentals. You can walk to Cinna-
mon Bay or hop a Surrey taxi to explore St. John on your
own. A shuttle bus operates on the property from 6:45 am to
11:15 pm.
While prices are high, they include many activities. Off-sea
-
son rates are far less than those in the high season and there
are money-saving package tours.
Did you know?
Over one thousand couples
spend their honeymoons at Caneel Bay each
year.
Check in at the Caneel desk at Cyril E. King Airport in St.
Thomas, where a cab will whisk you to the Caneel ferry.
