The secluded eastern most point of St. Thomas is the home to one of the finest luxury resorts in the Virgin Islands: Cabrita Point Resort. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Thomas/cabritapointresort/hotel/850/19/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:23:19 EST Being located on a peninsula, pointing it's finger east at the beautiful island of St. John, the Resort enjoys the best that the Virgin Islands Paradise can offer - gentle trade winds that caress the resort with a refreshing breeze. The Resort has a full circle of spectacular panoramas with the fascination of colorful sails in turquoise blue waters, a magnificent view of St. John and the British Virgin Islands beyond, and the immediate south side that harbors Bluebeard's Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on St. Thomas. Inside Cabrita Point...life is for those that value the fine qualities of a holiday away from stress. Staying at Cabrita Point Resort exceeds your best expectations of a tropical dream vacation: Whether it's shopping for friends and/or family, Caribbean nightlife and entertainment, water sports and sunbathing at the beach or enjoying the relaxed and private ambiance of our swimming pool, our tennis courts or our gourmet restaurant. Inside Cabrita Point, life is for those that value the fine qualities of a holiday away from stress. Staying at Cabrita Point Resort exceeds your best expectations of a tropical dream vacation: Whether it's shopping for friends and/or family, Caribbean nightlife and entertainment, water sports and sunbathing at the beach or enjoying the relaxed and private ambiance of our swimming pool, our tennis courts or our gourmet restaurant. Airline Access: Half a dozen daily flights to and from major cities in the U.S. connect St. Thomas with the mainland, while some 40 connecting flights a day to Puerto Rico make St. Thomas a one-day flight destination for the rest of the world. U.S. Carriers serving St. Thomas and Puerto Rico are American, Delta and US Air, while European Carriers such as British Airways and Lufthansa offer direct flights to Puerto Rico with easy return connections to the Virgin Islands. Climate: Year round the temperatures in the U.S. Virgin Islands vary between 70 degrees and 90 degrees F (21 degrees and 32 degrees C). The temperature of the water (The Caribbean Sea) is an almost constant 80 degrees F(27 degrees C). The gentle easterly trade winds provide a refreshing breeze all year, giving the Virgin Islands a year round sunny and comfortable climate. Entry Requirements: St. Thomas is a United States Territory. Non U.S. Citizens, except Canadians, need a valid passport with a visa, U.S. citizens and Canadian citizens need proof of citizenship. Customs And Duties: Shopping in the Virgin Islands is duty free, while U.S. citizens also enjoy a customs exemption of $1200.00 per person. The only applicable tax for visitors is an 8% hotel room tax. AMENITIES: ACTIVITIES: A twenty minute ride from Cabrita Point Resort will take you to downtown Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the United States Virgin Islands and one of the world's foremost duty free shopping emporiums. Walk along the waterfront, take your time on main street, stroll through the quaint alleys, and peruse back street, where world famous boutiques display the leading quality brands in jewelry, perfume and cameras at bargain prices. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Hotel No. of Rooms: 25 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Thomas/cabritapointresort/hotel/850/19/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:23:19 EST