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The Ritz Carlton, St. Thomas

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Located on the beautiful island of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, the resort is set on a 30-acre secluded estate along Great Bay on the eastern tip of the island. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas offers its guests personalized service, luxury accommodations, and a new boutique spa, salon and fitness center. The resort is a splendid destination for romantic getaways and honeymoons.

Recreation and relaxation choices abound at the resort. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas has a half-mile white sandy beach, infinity-edge and traditional swimming pools with a Jacuzzi and a private 53-foot catamaran. Vacation activities include scuba diving, a variety of non-motorized water sports at the Aquatic Center, tennis, fitness, and swimming. The 53-foot luxury catamaran is available for day sails, sunset cruises and private charters.

Guests can relax and get pampered at the the newly opened 6,100-square foot boutique spa, salon and fitness center. The spa has a specially designed Relaxation Patio, complete with comfortable chaise lounge chairs and calming fountains overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

For those planning a family vacation, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas offers the Ritz Kids program for children ages four to twelve which consists of full-day and half-day programs with themed activities.

Luxury Hotel Rooms Await their Guests

Hotel guests can choose from different room and suite accommodations divided into Mediterranean-style villas situated in a semi-circle around Great Bay.

For those guests who require additional privacy, the hotels offers a new Club Level villa featuring 24 oceanview guestrooms and suites and the Club Lounge. The resort's Club Level guests are contacted by the concierge in advance regarding special preferences and requests. Upon arrival, the Club Level staff provides unpacking services. The private Club Lounge, open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., has beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea and features food and beverage presentations throughout the day.

Dining at the Resort

The main dining room at the resort serves Mediterranean cuisine with an Asian influence and premium wines It also features live entertainment.

Coconut Cove Beach Bar & Grill is the hotel's newest beachfront restaurant serving light fare. Iguana's restaurant offers casual beachfront lunches overlooking the water, while breakfast is served at the open-air restaurant The Cafe'.

Plan this Vacation
Bed and Breakfast Package rates start at $225 USD plus tax. Call 340-775-3333 for reservations.

The resort is located 20 minutes from Charlotte Amalie, 30 minutes from Cyril E. King International Airport and 15 minutes by ferry from St. John. The hotel can assist their guests with transportation from the airport.

The Ritz Carlton St. Thomas, 6900 Great Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, 340-775-3333, www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/st_thomas/