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St Croix

The Inn at Pelican Heights

4201 Estate St. John Christiansted St. Croix, USVI USA 00820	Architectural Type: Caribbean Established In: 1963 Renovated In: 1985

Phone: 340-713-8022 Toll Free: 888-445-9458 Fax: 340-713-8526	Contact: Phyliss & Fred Laue


Single Occupant Rate Is:	$90 - $165
Double Occupant Rate Is:	$90 - $165
Additional Occupant Rate Is:	$20
Accepted Payments:	Cash, AMEX, Personal Checks, MasterCard, Money Orders, Visa, Travelers Checks
Deposit Amount Requested:	1 night
Minimum Stay Is:	2 nights
Check In Time Is:	Variable
Check Out Time Is:	Variable
Cancellation Policy:	2 weeks for full refund. 7 to 10 days for ½ refund unless room can be re-booked.

About The Inn:

Our Caribbean bed and breakfast, The Inn at Pelican Heights, sits on a hill overlooking Pelican Bay and Christiansted Harbor. We are within minutes walking distance to Pelican Bay Beach.

A full hearty breakfast is served from our Gallery with all the gorgeous colors of the Caribbean. We have five condo style cottages all with either queen or king beds, kitchens, sitting or living rooms, private baths, private entrance, patio's, A/C, ceiling fans, cable TV, phones, and views. Our sixth room the Dove's rest is a king bedroom and private bath with a patio. We have a large fresh water pool with towels and complimentary snorkeling gear.

We provide great personalized service and make it our job to be sure our guest have a wonderful and memorable vacation. A restaurant is located across the parking lot and we have a gift shop for all your needs. An honor bar is located on the gallery or by the pool. Each room has a Caribbean flare and decorated to fit the name. There are hiking trails through Judith's Fancy to beaches and sugar mill ruins to Salt River where Columbus landed. All within walking distance of the Inn.

Several packages are available for travelers with a goal. We are a very popular site for honeymoon and weddings.

You can relax in our tropical garden and

enjoy the ambiance of our peaceful location.

About St. Croix:

In its own inimitable style, St. Croix combines all the best of the Virgin Islands. More laid back than St. Thomas, a few paces faster than St. John, the island called "the quiet virgin" also has the amenities and the beauty. While St. Croix has its share of shopping centers and businesses, less development has led to an atmosphere that's more town and country. The island is large enough to go for an afternoon drive without traveling the same road twice. It is blessed with abundant picturesque architecture from the sugar plantation days and much of that architecture is incorporated into the newer buildings. The rural surroundings offer natural settings that can be breathtaking.

The island has cosmopolitan Christiansted and the uniqueness of Frederiksted. St. Croix has the Island center for the Performing Arts for concerts, superb restaurants, and charming boutiques. The sparkling blue waters and white clean beaches make sailing, wind surfing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and just enjoying the sunsets a Crucian pastime. St. Croix is an island of sports-minded people and family-oriented outdoor types. There are three golf courses, one a world-class ranked course, numerous tennis courts, hiking or horseback riding in the rain forest. You can visit the Aquarium, Botanical Gardens, Whim museum, take an island tour or a nature walk. Visit Fort Christiansvaern or Fort Frederik or just take a walk around the water front docks and enjoy the entertainment. If your pleasure is just pure tropical relaxation you have chosen the right place. St. Croix is one of the top four most romantic places to vacation!.....top.

St John

PO Box 1469

St. John, USVI

USA 00831

Architectural Type: West Indian Gingerbread

Established In: 1998

Renovated In: 1998

Phone: 340-779-4731

Fax: 340-779-4731

Contact: Alyson Benford

Single Occupant

Rate Is: In season $170 - 190, Off season $115 - 135

Double Occupant Rate Is: In season $170 - 190 Off season $115 - 135

Additional Occupant Rate Is:$35

Accepted Payments:

Cash, Personal Checks, Money Orders, Travelers Checks

Deposit Amount Requested:

50% by check

Minimum Stay Is: 3 nights in season...two in the summers

Check In Time Is: 3 - 7 PM

Check Out Time Is:11 AM

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations must be made in writing 60 days in advance for a 75% refund of deposited monies

Intimate and Tropical, Garden by the Sea offers a unique and tranquil environment for you to escape and relax on the beautiful island of St John - a gem of the Caribbean.

Unique and comfortably decorated with tropical ambiance and each of our three guest rooms feature romantic elephant bamboo canopy beds, full private bath, Japanese fountains, ocean views, ceiling fans, and hardwood floors. Nearby Frank and Turner beaches are a stroll from our garden.. and Cruz bay town with its many shops and wonderful restaurants is an easy walk along the shoreline in under 7 minutes.

So if you are looking for an oasis in the Caribbean....

Garden by the Sea Bed & Breakfast offers a unique and tranquil environment where you can escape and relax on the beautiful island of St. John - a gem of the Caribbean. Garden by the Sea is nestled between the glistening waters of Frank and Turner Bays, just one bay south of Cruz Bay, on the shores of the Audubon Sanctuary Pond, in a shady grove of local Ganip trees and Coconut palms.

Built in the early 1970's, the secluded, large, 3 room guest house is architecturally designed in Caribbean gingerbread style with swinging hammocks and soft breezes through a variety of exotic plants, palms, and flowering trees. From our gardens, a one minute path leads you to Frank Bay where you may swim and snorkel at your leisure.

Garden by the Sea boasts a comfortable Common Room for casual conversation. Beautiful views surround the airy common room from all directions. This is the perfect spot to mingle with other guests, read from our local interests library, or simply lounge about with a cool and soothing drink.

Breakfast is offered in the morning on our verandah, with a healthy variety of fresh fruits, homemade breads, muffins and quiche. A selection of local teas, coffees and juices will nourish you.

Beaches are an easy walk from Garden by the Sea Bed & Breakfast, and nearby Frank and Turner Bays are a wonderful spot for a swim, snorkel, or soaking up sunrays. Cruz Bay, with it's varied shops, restaurants and bars, is a ten minute walk along the shoreline. The beautiful and pristine National Park beaches, which have made St. John famous throughout the Caribbean, can be explored at your own pace with a rental jeep.

Rooms:

Garden Suite:

The Garden Suite is a beautifully shaded room with both a bedroom and living area, as well as a full private bath. The bedroom features high beamed ceilings and large windows which overlook the garden. The living-room, with elephant bamboo trundle couch, opens to the deck through sliding French doors and offers views of the Audubon Pond and Turner Bay. A large bright bathroom with a tropical shower complete the Caribbean experience.

Wild Ginger Room:

The Wild Ginger Room is a bright, cool, and airy, room with a clear view of the turquoise waters of Frank Bay. Morning shade moves to a perfect sunset in the room, which has a sitting area and large full bathroom with tropical shower of palms and stonework.

Terrace View Room:

The Terrace View Room is a private, second floor room entered via a sweeping staircase. This room features a private deck, sliding French doors, high pitched ceilings and several windows giving this room an open and airy feel. A full private bath looks out to the back garden.

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St Thomas

The Crystal Palace

12 Crystal Gade PO Box 12200 St. Thomas, USVI USA 00801	Architectural Type: Danish Established In: 1996 Renovated In: 1932

Phone: 340-777-2277 Fax: 340-776-2797 Mobile: 340-690-2277	Contact: Ronald Lockhart


Single Occupant Rate Is:	$55 - $110
Double Occupant Rate Is:	$55 - $110
Additional Occupant Rate Is:	$20
Accepted Payments:	Cash, AMEX, MasterCard, Visa, Travelers Checks, Discover
Deposit Amount Requested:	1 night
Minimum Stay Is:	1 night
Check In Time Is:	3 PM
Check Out Time Is:	12 Noon
Cancellation Policy:	30 days notice or loss of deposit.

...a bed & breakfast in a historic town house.

Enjoy breakfast while surveying the daily arrival of the cruise ships, or sip a cocktail from the honor bar as the sunset casts a rosy glow on the old town of Charlotte Amalie.

The Crystal Palace is located in Dronningens Quarter in the heart of St. Thomas' Historic district. She is surrounded by a dozen other colonial mansions - hearty survivors of the Golden Age of St. Thomas, when the merchant barons of the islands built their elaborate homes on Synagogue Hill.

Old Glory:

Look up from Crystal Gade and you'll see this fine old double-breasted colonial mansion. The Crystal Palace, the Lockhart family home, was originally built in the 1830's and has survived natural disasters and fires.

In the beginning, the Crystal Palace was built to be fitted with glass casement windows. Hence, the name of the house, and the street she so elegantly dominates.

The great room of The Crystal Palace is a dramatic frame for the spectacular view from the enclosed gallery. Eclectic mahogany and fruit wood furniture spans the ages, from please-don't-sit antiques to 1960s & 70s pieces and everything in between.

The house is a treasure trove of traditional West Indian architectural details: tray ceilings, wrought iron gates, hardwood floors, chandeliers and Morocco tiles. Selected paintings from the Lockhart collection of period and contemporary island art complete the decor.

Rooms:

A massive interior staircase leads down to four large guest rooms. Furnishings are simple, clean and comfortable. Three rooms with twin beds share a bath and the fourth has a double bed and an enormous tiled bath ensuite.

There is a communal area in the hall between the quest rooms with a small fridge and microwave for preparing light snacks.

Location:

The Crystal Palace is located just steps away from the luxury duty free shops of Main Street. There are plenty of easy historic walks in the immediate neighborhood. Several restaurants in the area range from local, inexpensive fare to world class cuisine.

You can call or find a taxi transportation to the beaches, island attractions and sport venues. Your host, Ronnie Lockhart is usually available to suggest local events and to help you plan your day with interesting excursions.

The Experience:

Admittedly, The Crystal Palace is not for everyone. But if you are a true traveller, one who values experience over amenities, one who yearns to become a part of the places you visit then you will be delighted with your stay in this fine old mansion.

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Bunker Hill Hotel

St Thomas

7A Commandant Gade Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, USVI USA 00802	Architectural Type: Modern Established In: 1981 Renovated In: 1995

Phone: 340-774-8056 Fax: 340-774-3172	Contact: Angela Rawlins


Single Occupant Rate Is:	$69 - $89
Double Occupant Rate Is:	$79 - $99
Additional Occupant Rate Is:	$15
Accepted Payments:	Cash, AMEX, MasterCard, Money Orders, Visa, Travelers Checks, Debit Card
Deposit Amount Requested:	1 night or credit card number
Minimum Stay Is:	1 night
Check In Time Is:	1 PM
Check Out Time Is:	12 Noon
Cancellation Policy:	7 days prior to arrival

The Bunker Hill Hotel is a unique, small, clean comfortable bed & breakfast inn, located in the historic district area of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.

We are located just a few minutes walking distance to such points of interest as Government House, The 99-Steps, The 17th Century Fort Museum, The Oldest Jewish Synagogue in the western hemisphere, Duty Free shops, Restaurants and Downtown Popular Main Street.

Rooms:

All our rooms are air conditioned with private bath, television and telephone.

Our suites have a large private porch with a beautiful panoramic view of the hillsides including the Governor's Mansion and downtown harbor; an excellent place to relax and unwind after a long day of "Shop Till You Drop" duty free shopping, sightseeing, beachcombing one of our beautiful white sandy beaches or just simply enjoying a beautiful romantic sunset evening.

Location:

Bunker Hill Hotel is a unique, small, clean comfortable Bed & Breakfast Inn, Located in the Historic District area of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Just a few minutes walking distance to such points of interest as:

Parks

Restaurants

The 99 Steps

Duty-Free Shops

Government House

Emancipation Garden

Downtown Main Street

The 17th Century Fort Museum

St. John - Charlotte Amalie ferry

Tortola - Virgin Gorda Ferry Dock

Market Square (Rothschild Francis)

Oldest Jewish synagogue in the western hemisphere

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Beaches

BREWER'S BEACH. On Route 30 near the airport, Brewer's Beach is a long stretch of powdery white sand. Trucks that sell lunch, snacks, and drinks often park along the road bordering the beach.

COKI BEACH. Next to Coral World (turn north off Route 38), this is a popular snorkeling spot for cruise-ship passengers, and also a good place to dash in for a swim or just to do some people-watching. Don't leave valuables unattended in your car or on the beach.

HULL BAY. On the north shore (Route 37), this beach faces Inner and Outer Brass cays and attracts fishermen and beachcombers. With its rough Atlantic surf and relative isolation, Hull Bay is one of the island's best surfing spots.

MAGENS BAY. On Route 35, Magens Bay is usually lively because of its spectacular crescent of white sand and its calm waters. It's often listed among the world's most beautiful beaches. The bottom is flat and sandy, so this is a place for sunning and swimming rather than snorkeling. You'll find a bar, bathhouses, a nature trail, and a snack bar.

MORNING STAR BEACH. Close to Charlotte Amalie and fronting the Marriott Frenchman's Reef Hotel, this pretty curve of beach is where many young locals bodysurf or play volleyball. Snorkeling is good near the rocks when the current doesn't affect visibility.

SAPPHIRE BEACH. Here you'll find a fine view of St. John and other islands. The snorkeling is excellent at the reef to the right or east, near Pettyklip Point, and the Sapphire Beach Resort rents water-sports gear.

SECRET HARBOUR. The condo resort here doesn't at all detract from the attractiveness of the covelike beach. Not only is this east end spot pretty, it also has superb snorkeling -- head out to the left, near the rocks.

Boating and Sailing

Calm seas, crystal waters, and close-by islands make St. Thomas a favorite jumping-off spot for day- or weeklong sails or powerboat adventures. With well over 100 vessels from which to choose, St. Thomas is the charter-boat mecca of the USVI. You can go through a broker to book a sailing vessel with a crew or contact a charter company directly.

BLUE WATER CRUISES. This brokerage has an excellent worldwide reputation. Box 1345, Camden, ME 04843, PHONE: 800/524-2020.

FANFARE CHARTERS. Located at the Vessup Bay Marina, Fanfare Charters is the only yacht rental to offer sailboats by the day. 6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201, PHONE: 340/715-1326.

ISLAND YACHTS. 6100 Red Hook Quarter, 18B, Red Hook, PHONE: 340/775-6666 or 800/524-2019.

REGENCY YACHT VACATIONS. 5200 Long Bay Rd., at the Yacht Haven Marina, PHONE: 340/776-5950 or 800/524-7676.

VIP YACHT CHARTERS. 6118 Estate Frydenhoj 58, near Red Hook, PHONE: 340/776-1510 or 800/524-2015.

NAUTI NYMPH. Nauti Nymph has a large selection of powerboats for rent. Rates range from $215 to $350 a day and include snorkel gear. 6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201, 340/775-5066 or PHONE: 800/734-7345.

Fishing

FISHING. Fishing here is synonymous with blue marlin angling -- especially from June through October. Four 1,000-pound-plus blues, including three world records, have been caught on the famous North Drop, about 20 mi north of St. Thomas. To book a boat, contact the American Yacht Harbor (6100 Red Hook Plaza, PHONE: 340/775-6454), Charter Boat Center (6300 Red Hook Plaza, PHONE: 340/775-7990 or 800/866-5714), or Sapphire Beach Marina (Sapphire Bay, PHONE: 340/775-6100). Or to find the trip that will best suit you, walk down the docks at either American Yacht Harbor or Sapphire Beach Marina and chat with the captains.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

Dive sites feature wrecks such as the Cartanser Sr., and the General Rogers,. Reef dives offer hidden caves and archways at Cow and Calf Rocks, coral-covered pinnacles at Frenchcap, and tunnels where you can explore undersea from the Caribbean to the Atlantic at Thatch Cay, Grass Cay, and Congo Cay. There are plenty of snorkeling possibilities, too. Nick Aquilar's At-A-Glance Snorkeller's Guide To St. Thomas, available at local souvenir shops, describes 15 idyllic spots in detail.

AQUA ACTION. This full-service, PADI five-star shop offers all levels of instruction at Secret Harbour Beach Resort. 6501 Red Hook Plaza, PHONE: 340/775-6285 or 800/775-6285.

CHRIS SAWYER DIVING CENTER. Located at the American Yacht Harbor marina and the Renaissance Grand Beach Resort, this PADI five-star outfit specializes in dives to the 310-ft-long RMS Rhone, in the BVI. It also has a NAUI certification center that offers instruction up to dive master. PHONE: 340/777-7804 or 800/882-2965. www.sawyerdive.vi

SEA HORSEDIVE BOATS. Sea HorseDive Boats is another PADI five-star facility that does both day and night dives to wrecks and reefs. Crown Bay Marina, Suite 505, PHONE: 340/774-2001.

SNUBA OF ST. THOMAS. A cross between snorkeling and scuba diving is offered here: a 20-ft air hose connects you to the surface. Coki Point, PHONE: 340/693-8063. www.visnuba.com

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