Tropical Hedonism
Description:
If someone were to create the perfect setting for island indulgences, it'd be the US Virgin Islands. The naturally lush islands set the extravagant stage for cruise ship docks, glittering resorts, mega-malls and some seriously decadent dining. Spend three days living it up in the palm-fringed lap of luxury. You may just find the warm waters and white sands to be the most sensuous indulgence of them all.
Author: Lauren Q
Day 1 - St. Thomas
Of all the glamorous resorts on St. Thomas, the Ritz-Carlton is perhaps the most opulent and over-the-top of them all. Make it your home base, and spend your first morning lazing around the lush grounds. For a taste of the natural indulgences of the islands, head over to green and pristine St. John. Romp around Cinnamon Bay, grabbing some snacks at the local restaurants in Cruz Bay. Get a little more tropical lushness at St. Peter Greathouse Estate, where you stroll past waterfalls and through orchid gardens. Head back to St. Thomas and get gussied up for a romantically ambient dinner at Old Stone Farm House.
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Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas (The)
Location:
view in google maps6900 Great Bay
00802 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone:
+1 340 775 33333
St. Peter Greathouse Estate & Gardens
Location:
view in google maps6A St. Peter Mountain Road, Route 40
00801 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone:
+1 340 774 49994
Old Stone Farm House (The)
Location:
view in google mapsRoute 42 (Mahogany Run Road)
(Near the Mahogany Run Golf Course)
00802 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone:
+1 340 777 6277Day 2 - St. Thomas
Today you'll take advantage of some of the man-made delights of the islands. Put around the green courses of Mahogany Run Golf Course, where you might spot the likes of Tiger Woods or Bill Clinton. For lunch, head to hip Rhumblines, where you can eat alfresco. Next you'll delve into the mall of all malls, Yacht Haven Grande, home to high-end designer boutiques. Dinner will be at elegant, cliffside Banana Tree Grille. Top it all of by hob-nobbing with the who's-who, and sampling some fantastic wines, at Epernay.
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Mahogany Run Golf Course
Location:
view in google mapsMahogany Run Rd
00802 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone:
+1 340 777 6250 / +1 800 253 71033
Yacht Haven Grande
Location:
view in google mapsRoute 30
Between Havensight and Downtown Charlotte Amalie
00802 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Banana Tree Grille
Location:
view in google mapsBluebeard's Hill
Bluebeard's Castle Hotel
00803 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone:
+1 340 776 40505
Epernay Wine Bar and Bistro
Location:
view in google mapsRoute 3016
Right in the center of Frenchtown
00802 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone:
340 774 5348Day 3 - St. Thomas
On your third day, you'll explore the opulent offerings of the islands--by air and by sea. Start by cruising the skies with Air Center Helicopters. For a little local culture and cuisine, lunch at quaint Craig and Sally's, making sure not to miss their wine selections. Next you'll cruise the azure waters in style with a luxury tour from Magnum Force Charters. Dine at the decadent Agave Terrace before enjoying a nightcap at plush Cellar.
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Air Center Helicopters
Location:
view in google mapsCrown Bay Cruise Ship Dock
00801 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone:
340 775-73352
Craig and Sally's
Location:
view in google mapsRoute 3016
00802 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone:
+1 340 777 99493
Magnum Force Charters
Location:
view in google maps6600 Estate Nazareth Box D-3
00802 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone:
+340 779 2244 / +340 643 6959 / +340 690 44444
Agave Terrace (Point Pleasant Resort)
Location:
view in google maps6600 Estate Smith Rd
Point Pleasant Resort
00802 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone:
+1 340 775 41425
The Cellar
Location:
view in google mapsAmerican Yacht Harbor
Next door to East End Café in the building next to American Yacht Harbor
00802 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone:
340 715 1442