Crowning a 700 ft. high hilltop in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and nestled within 3 private landscaped acres of tropical flora and fauna, Villa Blanca Hotel offers guests a quiet, peaceful, and intimate vacation at a moderate price. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Thomas/villablancahotel/hotel/888/19/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:40:49 EST From its hilltop location, this 14 room, family-run St Thomas hotel allows guests spectacular vistas of the turquoise harbor, cruiseship port, St. Thomas' green rolling hills and valleys, the Spanish Virgin Islands to the west, and soothing Caribbean sunsets. At Villa Blanca Hotel every room is afforded tranquility and a spectacular view. High above town in a peaceful tropical world of Virgin Island flora and fauna you can enjoy the acres of gardens, a pool with a view, privacy, comfort and convenience and romantic sunsets from your own balcony. Wake up in the morning to the chirping of Banana Quits, the golden tropical sun glowing through the shades, and a continental breakfast of bagels with cream cheese, jam or butter delivered to your room with true island hospitality. Pool and Lounge Deck Enjoy a refreshing splash in the swimming pool or lounge in the sun with a novel and glass of fresh citrus juice while surrounded by Caribbean flora and island vistas. There's nothing quite like a pool with a view. Attractive Rooms Villa Blanca's tastefully decorated rooms are all designed for your comfort. Each room is spacious with high celings, ceramic tiled floors, a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, cable TV, air conditioning, ceiling fan, modern furniture, and a private balcony to enjoy Villa Blanca's beautiful views. kitchenettes include: microwave, toaster, stove, pots/pans, dishes, utensils, silverware, complimentary coffee, tea, creamer and sugar. Villa Blanca Gardens Throughout Villa Blanca's private 3 acres are landscaped gardens that blossom year around tropical life. A stroll through the gardens is a feast for the senses. Beautiful fragrant flowers, delicious tropical fruits, many varieties of palms and trees, cacti, succulants, herbs, flowering shrubs and a variety of fauna make this retreat a true paradise. A canopy of beautiful trees such as mahogony, yellow and fire red flamboyant, turpentine, signature tree, and West Indian cedar provide shade and lush greenery. Among the many flowering plants and shrubs to enjoy are periwinkle, oleander, bougainvillea, firecracker, hibiscus, spider lily, purple wreath, pascuita, frangipani, and yellow trumpet. Revel in this haven of vivid eye candy and fragrant bliss. Enjoy the bounty of mature fruit trees baring delicious produce to be picked right out your door when in season; mango, papaya, pineapple, guava, banana, soursop and grapefruit. There is even a cactus garden with aloe, queen of the night, candelabra cactus, and prickly pear among others. Delight in observing the Caribbean fauna that make these lush gardens their home. Hummingbirds, wild parrots, iguanas, geckos, and the Virgin Island official bird, the Banana Quit among a multitude of others to discover. The property is a lively tropical ecosystem. A nature lovers dream. AMENITIES: Room Types (3) Honeymoon Units These three units are our finest rooms. Located on the top floor of the Main Villa, each room has the perfect harbor view from a private balcony. They were recently redecorated with elegant king or queen four poster beds and matching furniture, mahogany entrance doors, Italian ceramic tiles, kitchenettes and pedestal bathroom sinks. The walls are tastefully adorned with beautiful tropical prints. (4) Deluxe Units The four Deluxe units are located on both the lower and upper level of the Main Villa. The two lower level units have king size beds and on the upper level, one has a king and the other has two full beds. Each of the four Deluxe units have a fully equipped kitchenette, private bath and a private balcony with a harbor view. (3) Superior Units These three units are located on the lower level of the Main Villa and have 2 double beds, fully equipped kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and balconies with harbor views. They are the lowest priced units that we offer. (2) Cottage Units Set apart from the Main Villa, these spacious units feature private decks with views, fully equipped kitchens, and private bathrooms. They are the largest sized units that we have. Of the two cottage units, one has a queen size bed and the other has two full size beds. ACTIVITIES: Located 700 feet high on three private hilltop acres, Villa Blanca is only two miles from Charlotte Amalie. Guests are a short ride from one of the world's finest shopping meccas, yet sit above and away for quiet, relaxed and intimate vacationing. Centrally located on St. Thomas, Villa Blanca is just minutes from spectacular Caribbean beaches, boating, diving, tennis, golf, fishing, excellent restaurants and night life. Charlotte Amalie Historic Shopping District - 2 miles Airport - 4.5 miles Havensight Mall/Cruise Ship Dock - 1 mile Magens Bay - 3 miles Red Hook (St. John Ferry Dock) - 5 miles Al Cohen Mall - .2 mile Tutu Park Mall - 2 miles Mahogany Run Golf Course - 2.8 miles Coral World/Coki Beach - 3.7 miles Mountain Top - 4.1 miles DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Hotel No. of Rooms: 12 Beach Location: Off Beach (Tropical Setting) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Thomas/villablancahotel/hotel/888/19/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:40:49 EST