Caneel Bay

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Caneel Bay Resort, is located on a peninsula fringed by seven beaches, three miles from Trunk Bay and approximately 45 minutes from Saint Thomas International Airport. Guests can use Caneel Bay Resort's reception lounge to check in, have a welcome drink and wait for the resort's boat to take them on the 45-minute run from Saint Thomas to Saint John. The resort is 1.5 miles from the Virgin Islands National Park Visitors Center and Cruz Bay. It is five miles from Annaberg Sugar Mill and nine miles from Coral Bay.

Resort amenities include tennis courts, direct access to seven beautiful pristine beaches, 170 acres of lawns and gardens, watersports/equipment, aerobics classes, fitness center, swimming pool, welcome cocktail reception, afternoon tea, continental breakfast, game room and Self Center (a wellness facilities and full-service spa). On-site dining includes Equator Restaurant (an open-air restaurant sitting atop the 18th-century sugar-mill ruins), Caneel Beach Terrace (breakfast and lunch), Turtle Bay Dining Room, the Wine Room (private dining room), Caneel Beach Bar & Grill and Starlight Terrace. The resort also offers room service, evening turndown service, twice-daily housekeeping, complimentary 24-hour Internet access, beach barbecues, tennis lessons, snorkeling, fishing charters, boat rentals, jeep rentals, laundry valet, babysitting and children's activities and wellness programs.

All rooms feature handcrafted furniture, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, minibars, safes, beach towels, coffeemakers, bathrobes and bath amenities. Complimentary amenities consist of a bottle of rum, a large bottle of water, a key chain flashlight, Lady Primrose toiletries and straw slippers for guests to take home. Public telephones are available outside the rooms. TVs are in the Caneel Beach Bar & Grill and the Turtle Bay Estate House.

Private transfers from the airport are included in the price. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.

Please note that this property offers both all-inclusive and room only categories. Please choose the appropriate all-inclusive/inclusive room category if you would like for your stay to include meals, beverages and additional offers specific to the hotel. All-inclusive programs vary by hotel, please see hotel description for details. The price listed for room categories not designated as all-inclusive reflects only the room rate, tax and fees and will not include meals or beverages. Caneel Bay will have a seasonal closure from August 26 - October 13, 2011.

Check in from 3:00 PM, Check out prior to 12:00 PM

Caneel Bay is a Rosewood Resort located on the property once owned by Laurance Rockefeller.

The resort is nestled within Virgin Islands National Park. The hotel was one of the early members of Rockefeller's hotel chain, Rockresorts.

Laurance Rockefeller was so impressed by the area's beauty that he arranged to buy up most of the island of St. John.

He then donated most of it to the U.S. government for the creation of the Virgin Islands National Park, our 29th national park.

Caneel Bay, the stamping ground of the rich and famous, has seven beautiful beaches on its 170 acres, and all are open to the public. Caneel Bay Beach is easy to reach from the main entrance of the Caneel Bay resort. A staff member at the gatehouse will provide directions.

Hawksnest Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches near Caneel Bay, but since it's near Cruz Bay, where the ferry docks, it is the most crowded, especially when cruise ship passengers come over from St Thomas. Safari buses and taxis from Cruz Bay will take you along Northshore Road.

The Caneel Beach Terrace is the original, open air dining hall which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, along with amazing beachfront views.

The Turtle Bay Estate House and the Equator Restaurant, are both built on the ruins of an old sugar mill, and are open for dinner.

Caneel Bay Beach, which is open year round, provides a variety of activities. Visitors can snorkel, scuba dive, windsurf, kayak, or sail. There are also several tennis courts, nested in the shade.

A diversity of marine life can be found in the waters surrounding the resort. Parrotfish, angelfish, damselfish and sea turtles can be seen swimming around the brightly colored coral.

Snorkeling equipment is complementary with a stay at Caneel.Massage therapy is available for those who need help to unwind from stress.

Many national park trails can be accessed from the resort and are great for hiking this Caribbean island.

Caneel Bay, takes its name from old dutch (Caneel means cinnamon).

The Rosewood Caneel Bay Resort is a perfect Zen hideaway, blending undisputed elegance and comfort with a quiet sense of peace, right down to television-free rooms.

With the resort's 7 secluded beaches and 170 acres of lush tropical fauna, the buildings blend into the background and nature takes her rightful place center stage.

The service is personal and the friendly knock at the door that serves as the morning wake-up call is more than a reminder to rise - it invites guests to get up and enjoy the watercolor classes, kayak tours, an underwater session with the "snorkologist," tai chi classes and, of course, the beach.

Virgin Islands National Park: Kayak, Hike & Snorkel Caneel Bay

This three hour Kayak, Hike & Snorkel Adventure departs from Rosewood Resort's Caneel Bay at 2 pm in the afternoons. Reservations are Required, call 340.779.2155.

You will meet your Professional Nature Guide at the Watersports Center and depart from Caneel Bay Beach.

Paddle over crystal clear waters on an easy to paddle sit-on-top kayak enjoying fifteen minutes of gliding over colorful coral reefs and past white sandy beaches and rocky points.

Hike along Turtle Point Trail and view breathtaking vistas of the Durloe Cay's and the British Virgin Islands.

Professional Nature Guides point out interesting flora and fauna and recount historical tales.The 45 minute snorkel over a sea grass bed with rays, turtles and conch and colorful coral reefs has a very easy beach entry perfect for beginners.

A life jacket helps with bouyancy and allows snorkelers to relax as the Guide "Snorkologist" points out each of the fascinating and colorful marine creatures.

Virgin Islands Ecotours is the only Kayak Tour Operator that offers tours entirely inside the Virgin Islands National Park, both at Caneel Bay and at Historic Hassel Island.

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