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The USVI — with no exchange rate and no passports required for U.S. citizens is the perfect "no hassle" destination for that vacation you've been waiting for! Discover the natural beauty, charm and culture of the islands. St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John offer stunning scenery and gorgeous beaches. Find the latest deals and discounts here!


All-Inclusive Summer Getaway at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa
Visit Our Site: http://www.sugarbaywyndham.com

Enjoy the perfect summer getaway with all-inclusive discounted rates from as low as $387 per night for travel through September 30, 2010, at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, St. Thomas.

Families can also enjoy 50 percent off their second room accommodating up to four children.

This promotion offers guests unlimited food and beverages, entertainment, non-motorized water activities and half-day access to the supervised Kid’s Club.

This promotion can only be booked through the reservations department at the resort. To book your summer getaway at these discounted rates, call (340) 777-7100 or (888) 582-9104, or visit our website.

Day Pass - Cruise Ship Passengers
Visit Our Site: http://www.sandcastleonthebeach.com/CruisePassengerBeachDayPass.cfm

Sand Castle On The Beach: Located only one half mile from the town of Frederiksted and the cruise ship pier. Enjoy a day at the beach to swim, snorkel and relax under an umbrella. Reserve a lounge chair for the day and take advantage of the convenience of the beach front restaurant and bar.

Day Pass: $5 includes hotel facilities, swimming on St. Croix's best beach, outdoor shower, one lounge chair per person, restrooms, access to bar and restaurant, fresh water sea-side swimming pool.

Umbrellas are available for $10 each with purchase of 2 beach passes.

** Special Beach Package **
2 Lounge Chairs, 1 Umbrella & 2 Rum Punch for $25

Reservations accepted for the Beach Day Pass by email or call email: info@sandcastleonthebeach.com or call 1-800-524-2018.

Dive In Five Offer

Book your dive vacation using these package rates and your five dives are practically FREE. Reef dives, wall dives, wrecks and pier dives or even night dives. Five days of 2-tank boat dives, seven nights hotel accommodation and $300 dive credit per booking. Use BOOKING CODE USVIDIF.

Travel between June 1 - October 31st, 2010.

Applies only to new bookings made through September 30, 2010. Does not include air, taxes or other fees. Restrictions apply. Find full details, rules and restrictions here: caradonna.com/Article/USVI.aspx


Learn more about diving in the USVI.

Package rates:
St. Croix - Starting at $703 per person/dbl
St. John - Starting at $1,790 per person/dbl
St. Thomas - Starting at $1,064 per person/dbl

Drift Away Day Spa - Gift Certificates
Visit Our Site: http://www.driftawaystjohn.com

Special Offer: Get 10 % off when you order $150.00 or more in gift certificates. Give the gift of a relaxing day spa to friends and family visiting St. John.
Tel 340 775 2700 to reserve or buy online: https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/vcart/shop.php

Fall Into One Sweet Deal
Visit Our Site: http://www.stcroixhotelandtourism.com

Fall also brings a great deal for your St. Croix vacation, with a free hotel night and discounted car rentals?

Book your Sweet Deal today to receive a 4th night free, $50 resort credit, a coupon booklet valued at $1000, five flavor sampler of Cruzan Rum and a $5 Casino Match Play from Divi Carina Bay Casino.

Participating hotels include: Carambola Beach Resort, Caravelle Hotel, Chenay Bay Beach Resort, Company House Hotel, King Christian Hotel, Sand Castle on the Beach, and The Palms at Pelican Cove.

Additional participating hotels offering all of the above components except the $50 resort credit are: Arawak Inn, Hibiscus Beach Resort, Hotel on the Cay and Sugar Beach.

Valid on bookings of four nights or more only for travel between September 1 - December 15, 2010.

Free Nights in Paradise
Visit Our Site: http://www.mclaughlinanderson.com

Visitors at McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas can stay for 7 nights but pay for only six with the “Free Nights in Paradise” promotion, continuing through December 17, 2010. McLaughlin Anderson’s first-ever luxury villa rental promotion includes properties on St. Thomas, St. John, or St. Croix.

No other offers or discounts will apply during this promotion, and the Thanksgiving week of November 20-27 is excluded.

Visit our website or call 1-800-537-6246 for additional information.

Hibiscus Package at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Visit Our Site: http://www.bolongobay.com/

Enjoy a romantic getaway at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort with our Hibiscus Package with rates starting at $2089 for 5 nights in beachfront accommodations with a view of the Caribbean from your balcony.

The Hibisicus Package offers guests upon arrival:
• Chilled bottle of champagne and two souvenir flutes with chocolate dipped fruit and tropical flowers.
• $50 Resort Credit to spend as you wish.
• His and Hers half hour massage.
• A three-Course dinner for two, wine included, at the Lobster Grille.
• Romantic Sunset Cocktail Cruise around the historic Charlotte Amalie harbor.
• His & Hers t-shirts
•An Introductory Scuba lesson in the pool.
• Unlimited use of the resort’s windsurfers, sailboats, kayaks, aqua tricycles, swim mats and view boards.

Hip and sexy - Havana Blue Restaurant
Visit Our Site: http://www.havanabluerestaurant.com

HAVANA BLUE kicks off season with Live Latin Dancing every Saturday Night. No cover - just come dance and party! Ask about 2 for 1 specials.

Tel: 340.715.BLUE (2583) * Morning Star Beach (at the Marriott) Privately owned and operated by Blue Shore Grill, LLC.

Incredible savings - USVI Department of Tourism
Visit Our Site: http://visitusvi.com/package_and_promotions

Are you planning a fall getaway to one of the USVI hotels below? Get special added value and discounts with this promotion, including:

  • $350 in booking credit instantly
  • $50 certificate for restaurant
  • $50 certificate for shops
  • $50 certificate for activities


Please make your booking by 10/31/2010 for travel 9/15/2010 through 12/15/2010. Booking Code: VISS10. Please see the web site to book.

Participating hotels:
St. Croix
The Buccaneer
Carambola Beach Resort & Spa
Chenay Bay Beach Resort
Club Comanche
Club St. Croix
Colony Cove
Company House Hotel
Divi Carina Bay Resort
Frederiksted Hotel
Hibiscus Beach Resort
Hotel Caravelle
Hotel on the Cay
King Christian Hotel
The Palms at Pelican Cove
Sand Castle on the Beach
Sugar Beach Condo Resort

St. John
Concordia Eco Resort
Gallows Point Resort
Maho Bay Camps
The Westin St. John Resort & Villas

St. Thomas
Anchorage Beach Resort
Best Western Carib Beach
Best Western Emerald Beach
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Crystal Cove
Marriott Frenchman’s Reef
Pavilions and Pools
Point Pleasant Resort
The Ritz-Carlton
Sapphire Beach Resort
Sapphire Village
Secret Harbour Beach Resort
Windward Passage Hotel
Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa

INNtimate Treasures

Looking for something intimate? A small romantic hotel for a quick getaway, honeymoon, or a warm weather escape from the winter snow storms? Check out, INNtimate Treasures and discover the charm of an island boutique hotel.

This package includes:
$100 in savings
$50 dining coupon
$50 in attractions and activities coupons
Eco-friendly gift bag, bottle of run, t-shirt and other bootie

Please note: Package must be booked direct with the hotel or through your travel agent using the booking code, SHP2009.

Offer valid on bookings of four nights or more, may not be combined with other offers, not valid on existing reservations, blackouts may apply and may vary by hotel. Please contact hotels directly for full details and availability.

As of February 2010, participating inns and small hotels (Members of the USVI Hotel Association), are:

St. John
Estate Concordia Preserve
Harmony Studios

St. Croix
Frederiksted Hotel
Hibiscus Beach Hotel
Hotel Caravelle
King Christian Hotel
The Palms At Pelican Cove
Sand Castle On The Beach
Tamarind Reef Hotel
Villa Greenleaf

St. Thomas
At Home In The Tropics Bed & Breakfast
Crystal Cove, Paradise Properties
Galleon House
The Green Iguana
The Inn At Villa Olga
Miller Manor Hotel and Guesthouse
Sapphire Village, Paradise Properties
Virgin Islands Campground, Water Island

Island Bliss Package at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Visit Our Site: http://www.bolongobay.com/

Enjoy a romantic getaway at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort with our Island Bliss Package with rates starting at $3030 for 5 nights in beachfront accommodations with a view of the Caribbean from your balcony.

The Island Bliss Package offers guests upon arrival:
• Chilled bottle of champagne and two souvenir flutes with chocolate dipped fruit and tropical flowers.
• Full breakfast, lunch & dinner, with all dining a la carte, and unlimited drinks & house wine.
• His and Hers half hour massage.
• A $50.00 resort credit to spend as you wish.
• A romantic sunset cocktail cruise around the historic Charlotte Amalie harbor.
• Half Day Snorkel trip is included with 7 night stays.
• His and Her's T-shirts
• A Discover Scuba lesson in the pool.
• Unlimited use of the resort’s windsurfers, sailboats, kayaks, aqua tricycles, swim mats and view boards.

Kids Stay and Eat Free at Divi Carina Bay
Visit Our Site: http://www.divicarina.com

Hey Moms and Dads, now you can enjoy a fantastic family getaway with Divi Carina Bay — kids 12 and younger stay and eat FREE! Just select this special option when making your reservation.

Limit 1 child per 1 paying adult while dining. Valid for new reservations only on all nightly rates. Kids dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner are chosen from children's menu. Limit 2 children per room. This offer is not combinable with timeshare weeks nor any dive, spa, or golf package. Offer may be discontinued at anytime.

Simply Caneel: Three-Night Package for Two
Visit Our Site: http://www.caneelbay.com.

Package includes a three-night stay, full breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (including gratuity) and round-trip airport transfers and 18 percent tax/service charge.

Package rates start at $2,340.00.

Visit our website for availability of this package and additional information.

St. Croix: Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort
Visit Our Site: http://divicarina.com/DiviCarina/st-croix-special-vacation-offers.html

Sunny Days Romance Package
Celebrate with your special someone. Package includes:
• 7 nights in a deluxe beachfront guestroom
• Roundtrip airfare via American Airlines
• Transportation to/from airport
• Fresh tropical flowers and chilled champagne upon arrival
• Breakfast daily
• A romantic candlelit dinner
• 1/2 day snorkeling sail to Buck Island
• 1/2 hour massage per person
• Island tour
• Sunset rum punch cruise

Package prices start at $1682.50 per person for travel now thru April 30, 2010 and at $1566 per person for travel May 1 - December 21, 2010. Additional nights are available. Package prices are based on 2 guests sharing a room. Reservations must be made 21 days prior to arrival date. Black out dates may apply. Offer subject to availability.
For details and reservations, call toll-free 877-773-9700.

Sunny Days Romance Package
Visit Our Site: http://www.divicarina.com

Guests who book this promotion will enjoy a vacation package including seven nights in a deluxe beachfront guestroom, round-trip airfare via American Airlines, transportation to and from airport, fresh tropical flowers and chilled champagne upon arrival, daily breakfast, candlelit dinner, half-day snorkeling sail to Buck Island, half-hour massage per person, island tour and a sunset rum punch cruise.

Package prices start at $1566 per person for travel now through December 21, 2010.

Visit our website for additional information.

USVI Island Escape for fall!
Visit Our Site: http://www.virgin-islands-hotels.com

Extend the summer! Escape to Paradise this fall and recharge.

The US Virgin Islands is once more making it easier to visit St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas and Water Island with the fabulous Island Escape Package!
  • Get 3rd Night Free! Valid for bookings of 3 nights or more.
  • Up to $100 in resort credits at most properties.
  • Discounts on activities, attractions, shopping, and dining.
  • Restrictions and blackout dates may apply.
  • Get a complete list of participating properties
    www.virgin-islands-hotels.com. Bookings must be made directly with the hotel

Mention booking code: FALL2010

Bookings: Through October 15, 2010
Travel: September 1st to October 31st, 2010

Book your trip today.

Using the trusted resources of these USVI businesses, restaurants and activities as well as booking direct with your hotel, will save you time and money: