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MARTIN P.R. SUMMER REPORT FOR ST. CROIX

During the past few months, the United States Virgin Islands has welcomed many new accommodations, attractions and restaurants, all providing visitors with plenty to occupy their vacation time. Several of the destination's most popular hotels have recently undergone extensive refurbishment and now offer world-class amenities. Guests on St. Croix now have more options than ever before when vacationing on our sunny island.
Although much has changed in the USVI, the islands' incomparable beauty remains as breathtaking as ever. Visitors will find the USVI's white-sand beaches, clear-blue waters, rolling hillsides and tropical foliage provide an ideal backdrop for their vacations.
Since many travelers may be unaware of the USVI's exciting new accommodations, attractions and activities, we invite you to keep the following information in mind as you plan stories for the coming months. Updates about the tourism industry on St. Croix will be of great benefit to travelers as they consider all of their vacation options. The following are a few of the many recent developments on St.Croix:
The new Divi Carina Bay Resort is scheduled to open on September 1, 1999. The resort, on St. Croix's east end, features 126 oceanfront guest rooms and 20 ocean-view villas. All accommodations are air-conditioned and include the following amenities: a kitchen or kitchenette, a private patio or balcony, a dining area, private bath and shower, color television, VCR, telephone, in- room safe and more. The oceanfront property located on secluded Grapetree Beach also features sports and watersports facilities including: lighted tennis courts; a fitness room; a basketball court; ping-pong and pool tables; and a non-motorized watersports center (at an additional charge). The resort's restaurants and bars provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks for guests. During the winter 2000 season, the resort will open a 10,000 square- foot function space and casino, which will house 275 slot tables and 12 gaming tables. For reservations or more information, call (919) 419-3484 or (888) 464-3484.
Having undergone significant refurbishment, St. Croix's historic King Christian Hotel reopens in downtown Christiansted in December. The 39-room hotel, long considered the gateway to the island's historic district, overlooks the King's Wharf waterfront and features shopping and watersports on site. For more information, call (340) 773-6330 or (800) 524-2012.
A new bed-and-breakfast inn recently opened on St. Croix. Innparadise is located in a quiet and secluded area on Little Princess Hill. The inn features an outdoor pool, a reading room for a quiet retreat and spectacular views of Buck Island and Christiansted Harbor. All rooms are equipped with television, cable, microwaves, refrigerators and ceiling fans. A telephone is provided in the common area for guest use. Rates range between $65 and $85 per night, which include continental breakfast. (Taxes are not included.) For reservations or more information, call innparadise at (340) 713-9803 or email the inn at innparadise@worldnet.att.net
Caribbean Adventure Tours, LCC offers a variety of unique tours to help visitors explore St. Croix's diverse cultures. The eco-tour series includes: kayaking in Salt River; hiking and swimming at the tidepools at Annaly Bay; and a hiking and snorkeling tour to Jack's and Isaac's Bay. Cultural and entertainment tours include a personal photography tour of the island and the "Taste of St. Croix" tour, which allows visitors to sample authentic Caribbean foods and shop for locally made art, crafts and gifts. These unique tours generally last between three and four hours. Rates range from $35 to $55 per person. Group sizes are limited for some tours. Custom tours are also available. For more information, call (340) 773-4599.
St. Croix Watersports now offers an ideal way for visitors to view the islands' aquatic life without getting wet. Oceanique, a semi-submersible vessel acting as part-submarine, part-cruiser, takes visitors on one-hour excursions through Christiansted harbor and along Protestant Cay. The inch- thick windows lining the vessel's underwater observation room provide views of St. Croix's marine life in a cool, dry environment. The cruise, one of only two of its kind in the world, is expected to be especially popular with children and non-swimmers. Day and night excursions are available for $25 per adult, $15 per child. Additional information is available by contacting (340) 773-7060.

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