A Classic Caribbean Resort on its own 1800 acre island in the British Virgin Islands featuring 5 beaches, deluxe accommodations, and outstanding cuisine. Named one of the "Best Places to Stay in the World" by Conde Nast Traveler, Peter Island Resort has only 52 guest accommodations and 2 villas on its vast private island. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/British_Virgin_Islands/peterislandresort/hotel/22/9/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:27:04 EST Named one of the "Best Places to Stay in the World" by Conde Nast Traveler, Peter Island Resort has only 52 guest accommodations and 2 villas on its vast 1800 acre private island. Thirty two Ocean View Rooms peer into landscaped gardens soaked in hues of red, yellow and pink, and the freshwater pool which nearly slides into the well-traveled waterways of Sir Francis Drake Channel. Each lower level room features a sun parlor and private terrace. Upper rooms survey the yacht harbour in Sprat Bay from a gracious front porch and the yachting lanes of Drake Channel from a private verandah above tropical gardens. Cathedral ceilings with thick, exposed beams offer an intimate Caribbean cottage ambiance. Twenty Beachfront Junior Suites overlook the curve of Deadman's crescent beach from a plateau carved into a sea-side bluff. The spacious suites offer a private terrace or verandah, manicured lawn, and palm-tied hammocks swinging just steps from the water's edge. Two private Villas are perched on hillsides above the yacht-filled harbour and Deadman's Bay. Each offers spacious bedrooms, baths, a living room, kitchen and large, private sun deck to enjoy the views. Peter Island, where sea turtles and coral reefs thrive, offers a variety of daily rates and packages. Your stay with us will nuture your mind, body and soul, naturally. All of our accommodations are air conditioned and have ceiling fans and king size beds. Our rates include the Full American Meal Plan daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and unlimited use of island activities: day and evening tennis, Hobie Cats, Sunfish, and Laser sailboats, windsurfing, snorkeling, mountain biking, swimming pool, fitness center, plus many other complimentary guest activities. AMENITIES: Attire and Dress Code: Sports attire is worn throughout the day. Cover-ups are worn over swimsuits during breakfast and lunch. In the Tradewinds dining and lounge areas after 6 pm, gentlemen wear collared shirts and slacks, while ladies wear elegant, casual clothing. Sport coats and ties and cocktail dresses are optional. Casual wear and shorts can be worn for dinner at Deadman's Beach Bar and Grill. Shuttles: Resort shuttle vans are available to transport you to all areas of the resort, including White Bay Beach. Electricity: Peter Island Resort operates on 110 volt/60 cycle AC, as in North America. Water: We maintain our own water purification system to ensure that the water in all guest rooms and resort facilities is perfectly safe for drinking, cooking, and bathing. Children: Due to the nature of Peter Island's facilities and the resort's vacation environment, children under 8 years of age are discouraged. Currency: The official currency of the B.V.I. is the U.S. dollar. B.V.I. Customs Proof of citizenship required: Passport, or Driver's license and birth certificate or voter card for U.S. and Canadian citizens; passport for citizens of other countries. The airport departure tax is $10 per person. Island Address: Peter Island Resort, P.O.Box 211, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Phone: (284) 495-2000 FAX: (284) 495-2500 Mailing Address: Peter Island Resort, P.O.Box 9409, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, 00801 Worldwide Sales and Reservations address: Worldwide Sales and Reservations, Peter Island Resort - Atlanta, 6470 East Johns Crossing, Suite 490, Mailbox 4149, Duluth, Georgia 300971 Phone: 770-476-9988 FAX: 770-476-4979 Getting to Peter Island: Fly into Beef Island Airport, Tortola (EIS) via San Juan (SJU), St. Thomas (STT), Antiqua (ANU), or St. Maarten (SXM). You will then transfer to Peter Island by the Resort's private yacht. Note: The Beef Island Airport has daily service from San Juan, Puerto Rico on American Eagle or Liat. Seafarers may arrive by private yacht or sailboat and dock at Peter Island's Sprat Bay, located across Drake's Channel from Road Town, Tortola. Helicopter Transfers Helicopter service is available from St. Thomas or San Juan and will land on the island's private heliport. Contact Island Helicopters International for more information. They also offer day trips. St. Thomas Ferry Service Tuesdays Peter Island Resort is happy to announce a service to make our beautiful private island destination even more accessible to certain U.S. gateways. Our own private ferry will be available on Tuesdays to meet our guests who fly directly to St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. The total elapsed time of this beautiful trip by our luxury ferry is 1˝ hours including all customs clearance. The ferry leaves from Charlotte Amalie (a short ten minute cab ride from the airport) and arrives direct at Peter Island Resort. The ride is through some of the most beautiful sailing waters in the Caribbean. There is no charge for this service. The times have been arranged to allow for an easy 2˝ hour arrival to the airport on departure day and a leisurely 2 hours from the arrival at the St. Thomas airport. The ferry will leave Peter Island at 9:00AM arrive in St. Thomas at 10:45 and depart St. Thomas at 3:30PM with arrival at Peter Island at 5:15PM. The times coincide with arriving and departing flights from Miami, New York, Boston, Newark, Atlanta, Charlotte and Philadelphia. ACTIVITIES: Complimentary Guest Activities - Hobie Wave Sailboats - Sunfish Sailboats - Laser Sailboats - Sea Kayaks (Singles and Doubles) - Snorkeling Equipment - Mountain Bicycles - 4 Tru-flex Tennis Courts (2 lighted) - Half-Court Basketball - Swimming Pool - Windsurfing Boards and Sails - Fitness Center - Beach Volleyball - Hiking / Biking Trails - Library - Nightly Movies - Horticulture Tours - Weekly Managers Cocktail Party - Transportation to remote Beaches Special Optional Activities - Deep Sea Fishing - Sole' Massage and Spa Services - Scuba Diving - "Silmaril" Yacht Charters - Snorkeling Trips - Vitner's wine-pairing dinner - Bareboat Sailing Charters - Conference Facilities - Tennis Lessons - Beach Parties - Catered Theme Parties - Wedding Arrangements - Beach Picnics - Jeep Rentals on Tortola - Shopping / Golf on St. Thomas - Helicopter Island Tours - BVI Island Tours - Day trip to Virgin Gorda and The Baths Solé operates the spa located on Deadman's Beach. Solé Spa offers the most modern spa in the BVI. Peter Island's many guests, whether staying in the resort or visiting for the day by boat, have discovered Solé, an oasis of relaxation, tranquility and pampering--the perfect antidote to civilization. Credit Cards Accepted Due to limited availability, advance booking is encouraged All of the products we use have been very carefully chosen for their purity and versatility. They are made by acknowledged leaders in the spa industry. Some of the products are available for home use. Please feel free to inquire if you are interested in purchasing them. Although the therapeutic benefits of massage and aromatherapy are becoming more and more recognized and sought out, these services should not be considered a substitute for medical supervision. Rather, if you are under a doctor's care, these services should be used in conjunction with your doctor's orders and with his/her knowledge. Gift Certificates Available -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Open Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.* Open Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.* * Summer hours will vary DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Resort No. of Rooms: 54 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/British_Virgin_Islands/peterislandresort/hotel/22/9/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:27:04 EST