Summary:17th centurey Dutch Fort - Protecturite of the island's fresh water pond
Description: Tortola, British Virgin Islands – April, 2007 Columbian Emeralds International has awarded Fort Recovery Beachfront Resorts an exclusive private minted commemorative coin, handcrafted to showcase the unique symbol of the British Virgin Islands.
The Proprietor, Anita MacShane, previous Broadway Producer, says, “This is a great honor and we are proud to be part of the collection of coins made for each territory in the Caribbean. The history of Fort Recovery Tower is very unique. The Fort is a 35 foot diameter stone structure built by the Dutch in the early 1600’s. It is said that Jean LaFite the famous pirate landed here and left treasures buried inside the Fort. One day we hope to excavate the Fort to find our hidden treasures.”
Columbian Emeralds International is offering along with the commemorative Caribbean mint coin a $75 gift certificate good as cash towards any jewelry purchase of $500 or more.
Fort Recovery Beachfront Resort was founded in 1969 and has proven to be one of the nicest unique luxury boutique hotels in the British Virgin Islands. Currently awarded Triple Diamond from AAA& 2007 Golden Compass Award from the Captains Guide Magazines, Starred by Fodors, and featured on Discovery’s Travel Channel. With 30 villas ranging from 1-4 bedrooms, all with large sized living rooms on the beach, bedrooms, bathrooms, and outdoor living areas, they have been frequented by celebrities such as Eric Szemieda from “CSI, Las Vegas”, Melissa Joan Hart from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”, and Michael Clarke Duncan from “The Green Mile”.
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