U.S. Virgin Islands Update
February 6, 1997
St. Croix Auction Returns
The 14th Annual Whim Museum Antiques Auction, sponsored by the St. Croix
Landmarks Society, will return to the island on Sunday, March 9, at 1
p.m. Internationally known as the marketplace for West Indian antique
furniture, this year's auction will also feature unique pieces of
American, Oriental and continental furniture, 18th- and 19th-century art
and other antiques. There will be a sneak preview of items for sale on
Saturday, March 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the museum with hors d'oeuvres
and a cash bar. Another preview is scheduled for 10 a.m., the morning
of the auction. For more information, call (809) 772-0598 or (800)
524-2045.
New St. John Boutique Opens With Local Photography
Rusty Nail Originals, a new boutique opening in Wharfside Village in
Cruz Bay, St. John, features unusual artistic gifts including books,
greeting cards, hand-crafted jewelry, Caribbean clothing and other local
items. Never-before-seen photo collages by St. John photographer
Constance Wallace will premiere at Rusty Nail Originals’ grand opening
reception on February 14. The exhibit will feature a collection of
images of St. John beaches, photographed by Wallace over the past few
years. The exhibit will be available for viewing at the new boutique
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m until April 1. For more
information, call (809) 693-7740.
Martin PR Wins International Awards On Behalf of USVI
Martin Public Relations, the USVI's public relations firm, won three
international travel marketing awards for its outstanding work performed
for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism during the last year.
Martin PR received three bronze awards from the Adrian Advertising and
Golden Bell Public Relations travel competition awards sponsored by the
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International for its crisis
communications program executed after Hurricane Marilyn, the "Getting
Married in the United States Virgin Islands" wedding brochure and the
12-minute destination video. The awards were publicly announced at a
ceremony in New York City on February 4. For more information, call
(804) 698-8809.
Local Brewery Scheduled to Open This Month
Spanish entrepreneur Alberto de Comenge is making preparations to open
the first local brewery in the USVI in a few weeks. Located behind the
Paul E. Joseph stadium in the former Brugal Rum Factory in Frederiksted
on St. Croix, the new Santa Cruz Brewery will feature a restaurant, bar,
rum museum and gift shop. Barrels and long-neck bottles of beer will be
produced and sold on the premises and will later be distributed to
island bars and restaurants.
Colony Point Pleasant Resort Offers Super Savings
Super savings of up to 35% off regular rates are being offered, based on
availability, at Colony Point Pleasant Resort throughout 1997. Winter
season rates, available January 4 - April 6, range from $165 - $205, and
summer season rates, available April 7 - December 21, range from $119 -
$159. This east-end resort reopened in December after undergoing more
than 12 months of renovations. In addition to the property’s three
freshwater swimming pools and complimentary non-motorized watersports, a
fleet of 1997 Toyotas is available for up to four hours free of charge
for guests (based on availability). For additional information, call
809-775-7200.
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