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The
Ritz-Carlton:
Amenities
Activities
Dining
Accommodations
Spa Services
Weddings & Honeymoons
Other Resort Services
Rates & Availability
U.S. Virgin
Islands Resorts:
Summary of Resorts
The Buccaneer (St
Croix)
Caneel Bay (St
John)
The Westin (St
John)
Marriott (St
Thomas)
The Ritz-Carlton (St
Thomas)
Sugar Bay Resort (St
Thomas)
United
States Virgin Islands:
Beaches
Golf Courses
The United States
Virgin Islands (USVI) are a group of 50+ islands in the Caribbean
that are an insular area of the United States. The islands are geographically
part of the Virgin Islands archipelago and are located in the Leeward
Islands of the Lesser Antilles. The U.S. Virgin Islands consist
of the main islands of Saint Croix, Saint John and Saint Thomas,
along with the much smaller but historically distinct Water Island,
and many other surrounding minor islands. Three of the main islands
have nicknames often used by locals: "Rock City" (St.
Thomas), "Love City" (St. John), and "Twin City"
(St. Croix).
Capital: Charlotte Amalie
Geography: 133.37 sq mi
Population: 112,000
Religion: Various
Language: English, Patois (a mix of African, English, Portuguese,
Spanish and Danish).
Currency: U.S.
Dollar
Time Zone: Atlantic Time
Zone
Entry Requirements:
No passport is required for U.S. Citizens. Canadian nationals, including
infants, must have a valid passport that is valid for six
months past the date of first entry into USVI, and an onward or
return ticket. A visa is not required.
Getting There:
Flying Time to the St Thomas, USVI from:
Los
Angeles: 8 hrs 30 min
Philadelphia: 3 hrs 30 min
New York: 3 hrs 15 min
Chicago: 6 hrs
Dallas: 5 hrs 35 min
Miami: 2 hrs 15 min
San Juan: 30 min
St. Barts: 30 min
British Virgin Islands: 25 min
Vancouver: 14 hrs 30 min
Toronto: 8 hrs 45 min
Popular Shopping Items:
Jewelry
Cameras
Gold & Silver
Watches
Perfumes
Crystal & China
Liquor
Activities:
Swimming
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Kayaking
Parasailing
Windsurfing
Yachting
Water-skiing
Jetskiing
Snuba - a cross between scuba & snorkeling
Deep-sea Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Golf
Tennis
Nightlife
Major Attractions:
St. Thomas
St. Thomas is the No. 1 cruise port in the Caribbean,
and offers Duty free shopping.
Magen's Bay - white-sand beach, watersports.
99 Steps - built of ballast in the 1700s.
Blackbeard's Castle - USVI's oldest historic structure.
Gondola Ride - overlooking the city
St. John
Trunk Bay - white-sand beach, snorkeling.
Cruz Bay - Mongoose Junction - shopping.
Maho Bay - campground with a white-sand beach.
National Park - 7,028 acres of wildlife.
Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruins - view 1800 sugar plantation.
Reef Bay - view ancient petroglyphs.
St. Croix
Buck Island - a national
park which includes an island & offshore reef with snorkeling
trails.
Cruzan Rum Pavilion - distillery.
St. George Village Botanical Gardens - 16 acres.
Frederiksted - sidewalk arcades & gingerbread-house architecture
Christiansted - explore Fort Christiansvaern & its dungeons.
15-acre rainforest
Travel
Seasons:
Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter.
Low Season: Easter to mid-December
Spring Break: March & April
Hurricane Season: June to November
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
Weather: |
| Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches) |
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High |
Low |
Rain
in. |
| Jan |
79° |
68° |
2.92 |
| Feb |
80° |
67° |
2.49 |
| Mar |
82° |
68° |
2.18 |
| Apr |
84° |
69° |
3.33 |
| May |
85° |
71° |
4.59 |
| Jun |
86° |
73° |
2.78 |
| Jul |
87° |
73° |
3.27 |
| Aug |
87° |
73° |
4.40 |
| Sep |
86° |
73° |
6.14 |
| Oct |
85° |
72° |
5.25 |
| Nov |
82° |
71° |
7.04 |
| Dec |
80° |
69° |
4.40 |
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Privacy Policy
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The Ritz-Carlton |
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St.
Thomas, United
States Virgin Islands
Welcome to
The Ritz-Carlton!
Nestled
on a 15-acre beachfront estate, this 152-room Venetian style resort
blends classic European elegance with Caribbean warmth. The hotel
features one-half mile of white sand beach, a 125' freeform infinity
edge pool, an aquatic center for watersports, a 53-foot luxury
catamaran, 3 Omni tennis courts, a fitness center, a hair salon,
Ritz Kids activity program, duty free shopping, 24 hour room service,
and three restaurants and bars.
Located 10 miles
from the airport, and 7 miles from town.
125'
free-form eternity edge swimming pool
- 18-hole championship
golf course at Mahogany Run, located 15 minutes from the resort
(clubs and cart are available for rental)
- Half-mile white-sand
beach with calm waters
- The Aquatic
Center, offering scuba diving lessons and certification, dive
gear and dive trips, snorkeling
- The Fitness
Center, featuring exercise and weight equipment.
- Personal training
sessions and in-room massages
- The Lady Lynsey,
the resort's 53' luxury catamaran with daily excursions to the
surrounding islands
- Three Omni synthetic
tennis courts overlooking Great Bay
- Daily shopping
shuttle to Charlotte Amalie
- Snorkeling equipment,
kayaks, Hobie Cats, and windsurfers
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Activities
& Entertainment |
The Ritz-Carlton
offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
- Swimming
Pool
- Jacuzzis
- Lit Tennis
Courts
- Fitness
Center
- Catamaran
Cruise
- Scuba
Diving
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Boating
- Parasailing
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Volleyball
- Hiking/biking
trails
- Helicopter/airplane
sightseeing
- Jet skiing
- Aerobics
- Sailing
- Running
track/path
- Tennis
- Horse
riding/rental
- Fishing
- Live Entertainment
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Golf
nearby
Located just
15 minutes from the resort is the island's only 18-hole championship
golf course, Mahogany Run. Featuring the famous "Devil's
Triangle," the course was designed by George and Tom Fazio
with challenge in mind. The breathtaking coastline of St. Thomas
and the natural contours of its hills and valleys combine with
year-round sunshine and tropical flora to create a truly memorable
golfing experience
Ritz Kids Children's
Program
Collecting seashells,
swinging in hammocks and feeding live iguanas are among the
fun-filled supervised activities offered for young guests as
part of the Ritz Kids program for children ages four to 12 at
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. A special summer schedule is also
available.
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The Ritz-Carlton
features four restaurants.
The Cafe
Offering breakfast and dinner in an open air setting overlooking
the Caribbean.
The
Dining Room
An intimate fine dining experience, combining Mediterranean-inspired
cuisine with scenic bayviews, a premium wine selection, and live
entertainment.
Iguana's
A full-service restaurant, offering lunch with a Caribbean flair.
Casual beachfront dining overlooking turquoise-blue waters for
salads and grilled favorites.
The Living Room
An elegant lounge offering afternoon Caribbean or English tea,
a cigar menu, cocktails, and light after-dinner entertainment.
Room service
is available 24 hours a day.
Note: On request
and for a fee, the hotel sets out a candlelit table on the beach
and serves a champagne dinner for two under the stars.
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The Ritz-Carlton
features 152 guest rooms including oceanview and tropical garden
view deluxe rooms and suites. The accommodations are divided into
Mediterranean-style villas situated in a semi-circle around Great
Bay.
Resort
View Guest Room
Spacious guest room with private balcony offering panoramic views
of the resort's lush gardens, and pool or beach. Maximum Occupancy:
3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Oceanview Guest
Room
Spacious guest room with private balcony offering views of the
Caribbean Sea framed by tile resort's tropical gardens. Maximum
Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Children Policy:
Children under 12 years of age are complimentary
in their parent's room, when utilizing existing
bedding (maximum 2 children allowed).
Room Amenities:
All guest rooms have private balconies or terraces and include
two Ritz-Carlton signature robes, fully stocked refreshment cabinet,
coffee-maker with complimentary coffee, sitting area, cable TV
with pay-per-view movie channels, Nintendo 64 systems, clock-radio,
digital in-room safe, three direct-dial telephones, individually
controlled air-conditioning unit and ceiling fan, iron and ironing
board, hairdryer, umbrella and large marble bathroom with dressing
area.
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The intimate new
boutique Spa, Salon and Fitness Center offers luxurious treatment
rooms, open air cabanas and an outdoor relaxation terrace. In-room
treatments are also available.
All
spa treatments feature plant extracts and essential oils for the
most natural approach to skincare. For body and facial treatments,
therapists utilize Decleor's aroma-skincare line, using only 100%
pure, 100% natural and 100% essential oils and balms. For facial
treatments, The Spa features the exclusive Carita poly-sensory
beauty care line.
Signature Treatments:
Therapeutic Massage:
Focuses on answering warning signals from the body. Special stroke
techniques are combined to ease chronic pain, fluid retention
and muscle fatigue.
Le Renovateur Body Treatment: A secret concoction with a sunflower
seed base brings stimulation, regeneration and luster to the body.
Radiance and Protection Facial: Designed to suspend time and offer
maximum protection against external factors and free radicals,
this facial leaves the skin looking balanced and feeling awakened.
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The
Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas offers the island's most beautiful and
elegant wedding location. Nestled into the tranquil Great Bay,
all points on the property offer a panoramic view of our manicured
grounds, infinity edge pool and crystal blue water. The lush green
hills of St. John and majestic Caribbean Sea in the distance will
perfectly accent the selected setting for this wedding.
Ceremonies may
be performed on our outdoor terraces, on our white sand beach,
or within the elegantly appointed courtyard of the resort.
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Additional Hotel
services include the following:*
- 24-hour room
service
Twice-daily
housekeeping attention
- Complimentary
overnight shoeshine
- Overnight laundry
service
- Evening turndown
- Valet parking
- Complimentary
morning NY Times fax
- On-site fitness
center
- Baby-sitting
services available upon request
- Conference concierge
- Express check-in/departure
- 24-hour secretarial
services (fax, photocopies, telex, courier)
- Airport shuttle
service provided by hotel or local transportation company (fee
may be applicable)
- Technology Butler
*For Additional
Cost
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