Deluxe Suites on the best beach, Sapphire Bay, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Great for children, families, and honeymoons. Condominium apartments with full granite kitchens, Cable TV and VCR, and maid service directly on the beach with spectacular views and watersports, tennis, pool, beach, snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Thomas/crystalcovedeluxesuites/hotel/1624/19/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:42:06 EST As you explore, you'll see that we have the BEST LOCATION, conveniently just one mile from Red Hook with its many shops and restaurants...and the Ferry to the other islands. Our Deluxe Suites and Studios are right on the BEST BEACH (not near the beach - ON the beach - with spectacular views). Sapphire Bay Beach is ideal for everyone - singles, couples, or families. The waters are crystal clear and reefs are nearby with exotic and colorful fish. Our Suites are the NEWEST AND BEST FURNISHED, with granite kitchens, king-size beds, washer/dryers, two bathrooms, cable TV, vcrs, unusually spacious living rooms and porches. Temperatures average about 77 degrees Fahrenheit from November through February. Temperatures vary only 5 to 7 degrees on average. During the summer months, the temperature occasionally reaches the high 80s, but subtropical breezes keep the climate comfortable. AMENITIES: Our accommodations are unusually spacious and comfortable one bedroom two bath Suites or large one bath Studios, both with huge living room areas. All include the convenience of a complete kitchen for breakfast or lunch even if you choose to dine out for dinner. Enjoy all the amenities of your own home such as a king size bed*, private bath, cable tv, vcr, complete kitchen, even a washer/dryer*. If you enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own vacation villa, without the hustle, noise, expense, and impersonal nature of a large hotel, you'll love Crystal Cove. These spacious one bedroom, two bath Deluxe Suites are tastefully appointed with classic Caribbean colors. The huge living room area includes Murphy Beds in the wall to comfortably accommodate children or additional adults when desired. The bedroom offers a king-size bed with private bath; the second bath is located in the living area and is available to children or guests. All Deluxe Suites and Studios have complete granite kitchens and eating areas, air conditioning as well as ceiling fans, cable tv, vcrs, and phones. Outdoor barbeques are also available to our guests. ACTIVITIES: Our Deluxe Suites have spectacular views that look out from the beach to Tortola and St. John, with shifting blues and greens on the water by day, and twinkling romantic island lights at night. Crystal clear waters offer snorkeling right at your own beach with intriguing reefs and colorful fish. Swim in fabulous Sapphire Bay or our private pool, or walk the beach to a water sports center where windsurfing, pedalboating, sailing and watersport equipment are all available to rent. Our island location is the best, conveniently located just one mile from the town of Red Hook on the preferred eastern end of the island. Red Hook provides all conveniences, including shops, a complete grocery market, along with many of the island's most popular restaurants. Ferry services to St. John and the British Virgin Islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda leave from Red Hook daily and afford the opportunity of many exciting one day excursions available from Red Hook. Just steps from your Deluxe Suite, swim in the crystal clear waters of beautiful Sapphire Bay; and when you prefer, in the large, private Crystal Cove pool. Many watersports are available. It's a short walk on the beach to the watersports center where equipment is available for rental by the hour, the day, and the week. snorkeling windsurfing sunfish sailing scuba diving (beach, pool, boat and night dives available) chartered sailing excursions chartered sportfishing excursions pedalboating volleyball Crystal Cove has two tennis courts available free of charge and lit for evening play. Just sign up at the office to reserve your time. DINE IN: Deluxe Suites and Studios offer granite kitchens fully equipped with cookware, microwaves, cooktops, ovens, even dishwashers. And an outdoor barbeque grill is also available for your use. You can buy groceries at the market in Red Hook, (the market has virtually everything - even a deli), just one mile from Crystal Cove. DINE OUT: If you prefer to dine out, there are many nearby restaurants. A few are a short walk up the beach from your Suite, and many others are in and around Red Hook. Also available is charming 20 minute ferry ride from Red Hook to St. John for an afternoon of sightseeing and an evening dinner. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Hotel No. of Rooms: 60 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Thomas/crystalcovedeluxesuites/hotel/1624/19/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:42:06 EST