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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS UPDATE


Current Press Release for February 13, 1997
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U.S. Virgin Islands Update
February 13, 1997

Department of Tourism Releases New Walking Tours

The USVI Department of Tourism on St. Croix has released a new walking tour brochure for visitors to the island. The brochure features maps of Christiansted and Frederiksted, St. Croix's two towns, and a brief historic description of the island. With easy-to-follow directions and a brief explanation of each site, the brochure highlights 10 major historic and cultural sites within walking distance of each other in each town. To receive a copy of the walking tour brochure, call the St. Croix Department of Tourism at (809) 773-0495.

USVI Accommodations Rated Best Values

Travel & Leisure rated two of the USVI's upscale hotels and resorts among the top 10 hotels in all of the Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda. St. John's Caneel Bay Resort placed seventh in the "Best Values" category, followed closely by The Buccaneer Hotel on St. Croix which placed ninth. These ratings were featured in the January issue of this monthly consumer travel magazine which provides accommodations, dining and entertainment information to upscale travelers. The circulation is approximately 900,000.

Marriott Reconstruction Plans for St. Thomas Begin April 1

Marriott's Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Beach Resorts will close on April 1, (not May 1 as originally reported) to begin a $40 million reconstruction and redesign project. "It will be a dream come true," said managing director Nick Pourzal. "Now we have the opportunity to create a truly luxury product, one that will set a new standard for the U.S. Virgin Islands when it reopens in December 1997," Pourzal said. For more information, call (800) 524-2000 for Frenchman's Reef and (800) 232-2425 for Morning Star.

St. Croix Hotels Offer Affordable Family Vacations

Several hotels on St. Croix are offering affordable vacations for families this year. The Buccaneer offers complimentary accommodations and breakfast for up to two children, 12 and under, sharing a room with their parents and a free children's program during the summer. At Hibiscus Beach Hotel, children 12 and under can stay for four nights for $211 per child and seven nights for $370 per child. Family packages including deluxe accommodations, American breakfast daily and an environmental tour start at $599 at Hotel Caravelle. Tamarind Reef Hotel also offers many activities that may be added to their special winter rates to customize every family vacation. For more information, call (800) 255-3881 for The Buccaneer, (800) 442-0121 for Hibiscus Beach, (800) 524-0410 for Hotel Caravelle and (800) 619-0014 for Tamarind Reef.



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