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Nowhere else in the Caribbean offers such a good vacation value as the US Virgins. Secluded beaches. National Parks. Duty-free shopping. Campgrounds. Kayaking. Hiking. Ecological tours. World-class diving. Superb sailing. Tropical forests. Local craftsmen. Island art. Sunbathing. Fine Dining. Nightlife. |
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HISTORY: During the 17th century, the archipelago was divided into two territorial units, one English and the other Danish. Sugarcane, produced by slave labor, drove the islands' economy during the 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1917, the US purchased the Danish portion, which had been in economic decline since the abolition of slavery in 1848. The Virgin Islands are located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico and are an unincorporated territory of the United States. The residents are island-spiced, friendly and quick to smile. Contemporary Virgin Islanders are literally from everywhere: as diverse as the peaceful Arawak and fierce Carib Indians---and as culturally rich as the peoples of Africa, England, Holland, Denmark, Spain, France, India and the United States. |
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The United States Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John, is the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean. Purchased from Denmark in the beginning of the 20th Century, these Islands have had a violent past, and were controlled one time by the Spanish, the English, the Dutch and the French, who sold it to a Danish Company. That diversity you still can find in the multiple cultures on the Island. St. Thomas is the most visited and a major cruise port, St. John (the smallest) is 2/3's a National Park, offering breathtaking beaches and an underwater marine park and St. Croix, the largest, has a National historic site and its twin cities offer a unique Caribbean atmosphere, with a Danish accent.
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St. Thomas is the most cosmopolitan of the Virgin Islands. Charlotte Amalie's (Capital) deep-water harbor, once teeming with four-masted trading ships, now plays host to visiting cruise ships and a fleet of sail and power yachts. The wide walkway called "the apron," following Charlotte Amalie's harbor shoreline, stretches from Frenchtown at the western end of town a mile and a half to the West Indian Company dock at its eastern end, headquarters for many of the visiting cruise ships. A stroll along this marvelous horseshoe catches the flavor of the Virgin Islands. |
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St. Thomas (32 square miles) is 13 miles long and 3 miles wide. Magens Bay (St. Thomas) is a mile-long ribbon of sand stretching between aquamarine seas and palm-laden shores. Coki Point and Sapphire provide cove-like settings and some of the most crystalline water you will find anywhere in the world. |
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Secluded and peaceful, yet within easy reach of a wide variety of exciting activities, the Carib Beach Resort is located in beautiful Lindberg Bay on St. Thomas's south side. The convenient central location, just minutes away from the St. Thomas airport, makes this intimate resort the ideal choice for both business and pleasure travelers. |
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Ideally situated just minutes from the St. Thomas airport, town, inter-island ferries and a wonderful variety of island activities. Peaceful and secluded, with lovely, airy rooms that enjoy breathtaking views of Lindbergh Bay's white sand beach. |
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Centrally located overlooking the picturesque harbor of Charlotte Amalie, one block from the world famous Duty-Free shops, walking distance to historical sites, restaurants, entertainment and night life, across the street from inter-island ferries and seaplane. |
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Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Beach Resort Surrounded on three sides by turquoise blue waters, the Marriott Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Beach Resort offers you the best location on the island, plus first-rate hotel amenities. Lovely sea views from every private balcony and a pristine white beach. Facials and massage treatments offered at the health club. Tennis courts and a nearby championship golf course available. |
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Bluebeard's Beach Club & Villas Bluebeards Beach Club ( formerly The Old Limetree) is in a secluded and tranquil setting on beautiful Limetree Beach approximately 6 miles from the airport. Complimentary shuttle to downtown, to the Elysian Beach Resort and to Bluebeards Castle, plus the use of facilities at both hotels. |
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Bolongo Bay is a fun, casual, small beach resort with a Caribbean flare and big resort facilities and lots of activities located right on the beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea. This property offers all inclusive and semi inclusive plans. |
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A small All-Suite Caribbean beachfront and ocean view resort, directly on and overlooking an expansive private beach! The spacious suites are only steps to the sand and sea. A perfect place to discover Paradise! |
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This all-suite beachfront resort is situated along the turquoise waters of Cowpet Bay, right next to the St.Thomas Yacht Club. Manicured and beautifully landscaped, this resort is only two miles from the town of Red Hook, where ferries sail to St. John and the British Virgin Islands. |
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Enclosed by palm-shaded hills and overlooking a white sand cove, Elysian Beach Resort is stretched across 8 acres of idyllic St. Thomas landscape. Spend quiet days strolling along 900 feet of crescent shaped white sand beach |
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Nestled on a fifteen-acre beachfront estate, combines the elegance of the Caribbean with world-renowned service. The Renaissance inspired resort reflects the feel of a Mediterranean villa with its fountains and courtyards, and featuring balconies with views of tropical gardens and Great Bay. |
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Overlooking the most beautiful and popular beach on St. Thomas, this first-class resort and marina offers the ultimate Caribbean island vacation, with accommodations and amenities to meet all your needs. |
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Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa This
All Inclusive Resort is a beach- and water-sport lover's paradise. With breathtaking mountain and ocean views - this resort is the perfect Caribbean island destination. |
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Spacious Caribbean villa-style suites await you at Point Pleasant Resort. Bask in the sunshine on Pineapple Beach which is adjacent to the shoreline or discover the secluded Sugar Beach tucked away at the end of the nature trail in the 15-acre preserve.
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Formerly the Renaissance Grand Beach and acquired by Palace Resorts, new all inclusive Grand Beach Palace is situated along a beautiful white sandy beach on the northeast shore amidst 34 tropical acres. Enjoy the resort's spacious accommodations, full service deluxe amenities and endless activities. |
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These fully equipped resort condominiums are on beautiful Sapphire Beach adjacent to Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina. Crystal Cove overlooks a small pond with the beach and ocean beyond. Sapphire Beach is world famous as one of the Virgin Islands' finest white sand beaches. |
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Sapphire Village sits on a hill overlooking Sapphire Beach Resort and offers a spectacular view of the marina as
well as St. John, Tortola (in the British Virgin Islands) and Pillsbury Sound. The superb location provides easy access to Sapphire Beach resort |
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St. John is unique among the Virgin Islands in that two thirds of the island is national park land. Much of this is attributed to Laurence Rockefeller who dedicated over five thousand acres to the U.S. Government to establish the Virgin Islands National Park. St. John is a true gem in the Caribbean with crystal clear waters, lush green mountains and gorgeous white sand beaches. |
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Virgin Islands National Park, renowned throughout the world for its breathtaking beauty, covers approximately 3/5 of St. John, and nearly all of Hassel Island in the Charlotte Amalie harbor on St. Thomas. Within its borders lie protected bays of crystal blue-green waters teeming with coral reef life, white sandy beaches shaded by seagrape trees, coconut palms, and tropical forests providing habitat for over 800 species of plants. To these amazing natural resources, add relics from the Pre-Colombian Amerindian Civilization, remains of the Danish Colonial Sugar Plantations, and reminders of African Slavery and the Subsistence Culture that followed during the 100 years after Emancipation - all part of the rich cultural history of the Park and its island home. |
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The Westin St. John Resort & Villas (1) Two-thirds national park, the tiny island of St. John is home to virgin forests, hiking trails, an underwater snorkeling trail and the magnificent Westin St. John Resort and
Villas. Turquoise bays and white sand beaches are a delightful backdrop for snorkeling, kayaking, tennis and swimming in a freshwater pool with its own waterfall. |
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The exclusive resort, nestled within the Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, remains faithful to the vision of founder Laurence Rockefeller and his reverence for the environment. Seven secluded white sand beaches border 170 lush acres where Caneel's accommodations have been artfully built to blend into the landscape. |
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Nestled on five tropical acres overlooking the pristine, turquoise waters of the enchanting Caribbean, Gallows Point Resort offers an ideal blend of luxurious living in concert with St. John's unique natural beauty and environment... just a simple stroll away from quaint Cruz Bay.
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The largest of the United States Virgin Islands, 82 square miles in
area offers you are two distinct towns to visit: Christiansted and Frederiksted. The architectural quality and historic interest of the one-time Danish West Indies capital has made part of Christiansted (founded in 1734) a National Historic Site. |
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Only steps from the ocean, The
Carambola Beach Resort welcomes anyone in need of an escape and offers a fun-packed Activity Program for all ages.
Tee off at the lush Robert Trent Jones Carambola Golf Course, practice your
skills on the tennis courts or unwind in restaurants overlooking the ocean. |
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Small and quaint, offering a good value. You can relax on a palm-shaded hammock, snorkel the reefs surrounding the island, or venture to Christiansted for plenty of shopping, dining and excitement. The hotel offers an optional All-Inclusive Plan , featuring all meals, drinks, dine-around, car rental, select water sports and select island activities. |
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Club St. Croix Beach & Tennis Resort This all-suite resort is situated on a mile of white powdery sand beach with a fantastic coral reef just offshore. Enjoy a game of tennis, cool off in the freshwater pool or take the shuttle into Christiansted, only 5 minutes away, for historic sightseeing, shopping or dining. |
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Located on Christiansted's colorful harbor, the beautiful Caravelle Hotel is close to shops, restaurants and night spots. A water sports center and ferry boat to the beach are nearby. |
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A luxury beachside resort offering a challenging eighteen hole golf course, tennis courts, three beaches, water sports, spacious accommodations, two fresh water pools, four restaurants, health spa, fitness center.... all on 340 acres. Experience the charm of the Caribbean at this historic property owned by the same family since 1947. |
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Fifty West Indian style cottages set on 30 acres of former sugar plantation...clustered around a white sand beach and nature preserve. This is a laid-back casual resort, where relaxing is a major pastime, but there's also a pool, snorkeling, kayaking, and tennis - all complimentary. |
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Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino Overlooking the 1000-foot white sands of Grapetree beach, this resort offers 126 contemporary oceanfront rooms with sweeping views. Amenities include a water sports center, a casino, two freshwater pools, tennis courts and nearby championship golf courses. |
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Enjoy the tropical sea breezes from this Caribbean seafront resort, with every unit positioned directly on the beachfront. Just 1.3 miles from historic downtown Christiansted and 8 miles from the airport. |
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