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May June 2010 Calendar of Events and Updates
May June 2010 Calendar of Events and Updates
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May/June 2010 Calendar of Events and Partner Updates
May 17
Sunset Jazz, Frederiksted, St. Croix
Every third Friday of each month, the Fort Frederik Beach
in Frederiksted features live music from 6pm to 8pm.
Sunset Jazz concerts are free and guests can buy
food and drinks from the concert concession area.
For more information, call (340) 772-0069
May 30
7th Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim,
St. John
This annual open-water swim starts at Maho Bay and
consists of three separate courses of varying difficulty.
Swimmers may compete as individuals, part of a
3-person team or in the "assisted" category using snorkel
and fins.
http://www.friendsvinp.org/swim/index.html
May 31
Memorial Day
June 1- July 4
St. John Festival
Also known simply as "Carnival," St. John celebrates
with a month of cultural events and activities throughout
June. Events include steel-pan bands concerts, beauty
pageants, calypso shows, parades and fireworks displays.
The month-long celebrations come to a close on July 4
with the Parade and Fireworks display in Cruz Bay.
1(800) 372-USVI
June 4 - 5
Caribbean Dance Annual Performance, St. Croix
The Caribbean Dance School will host its annual performance
at Island Center at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale for $15.00.
(340) 778-8824.
June 6
26th Annual Women's Race, St. Croix
Women and girls of all ages from throughout St. Croix run,
walk, talk and have fun as they participate in this event.
The race has traditionally drawn over 500 participants.
The race takes place in downtown Christiansted at 4:45 p.m. (340)773-9272,
http://wcstx.com/events/women-race
June 7-8
Golden Hook Challenge, St. Croix
This challenge takes place in early June every year and is the
first in a series of tournaments hosted by the Golden Hook
Fishing Club. The organization encourages saltwater game
fishing while instilling an awareness of marine life conservation.
(340)778-0487, www.fishstx.com
June 10
Art Thursdays, St. Croix
Once a month, the St. Croix art community extends an invitation
to the public to come out and be a part of the art community
through a series of gallery walks. For more information, visit www.gotostcroix.com/art/index.php
June 18
Grow and Learn, St. George Village Botanical Garden,
St. Croix
For more information call (340) 692-2874,
www.sgvbg.org
June 18
Sunset Jazz, Frederiksted, St. Croix
Every third Friday of each month, the Fort Frederik Beach
in Frederiksted features live music from 6pm to 8pm. Sunset
Jazz concerts are free and guests can buy food and drinks
from the concert concession area.
For more information, call (340) 772-0069
June 21
ORGANIC ACT DAY
This local holiday commemorates the adoption of what is
considered the US Virgin Islands' Constitution.
June 26-27
Relay for Life, St. Thomas
This is a race against cancer held at the Charlotte Amalie
High School track. Family members, friends and co-workers
walk, jog and run at the event that unites the community
against cancer. (340) 775-5373
ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS
Live Music at Salud! Bistro, St. Croix
Every Friday and Saturday night, guests are invited
to listen to live music while enjoying delicious food.
For more information, call (340)718-7900
or visit www.saludbistro.com.
Live Jazz, St. Croix
Enjoy live jazz at Sand Castle on the Beach in
Frederiksted every Saturday. 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
For more information, call (340) 772-1205
or visit www.sandcastleonthebeach.com
Weekly Yoga Classes, VISFI, St. Croix
The Healing Collective at the Virgin Islands Sustainable
Farm Institute offers yoga each Sunday at the community
center. 9:30 AM, $10-15 donation appreciated
For more information, call (340) 332-8255
or visit www.visfi.org
Saturday Night Beer Pong, St. John Brewers
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay
For more information,
visit www.stjohnbrewers.com
Caribbean Night at Cafe Concordia, St. John
Served every Tuesday night at Estate Concordia
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
For more information, call (340) 693-5855 or visit http://www.maho.org/concordia.cfm
Thursday Reggae at Cafe Concordia,
St. John
Wayne Clendenen performs every Thursday at
Estate Concordia, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
For more information, call (340) 693-5855
or visit http://www.maho.org/concordia.cfm
NEWS AND UPDATES
Coral World Ocean Park
The Coral World Ocean Park has a variety of new offerings. The park is now offering "Sea Lion Value Days", Sea Lion Swim Programs on Saturday and Sundays when the park is closed. There will be no admission charge so the program price will be reduced to $85.00 per person. In addition, a second Sea Lion Encounter has been added to the activity schedule, replacing the 3:30 PM Paint with the Sea Lion program. The Sea Lion presentation is open seven days a week, taking place at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM in the Marine Gardens Exhibit. On Saturday May 8 at 7:30 PM, the park will present "Jazz Jam" hosted by the St. Thomas Synagogue. The performance will include some of the islands' top jazz artists, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Admission is $10 per person. Finally, the "Shop Talk" presentations will be held Monday and Wednesday 11:30 - 12:30 PM and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 - 12:00 PM For more information or reservations, please call (340) 775-1555 or visit www.coralworldvi.com.
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
"Simply Caneel: Three-Night Package for Two" at Caneel Bay, St. John
Caneel Bay is offering guests the Simply Caneel package including a three-night stay, full breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (including gratuity) and round-trip airport transfers and 18% tax/service charge. Package rates start at $2,340.00. For more information, visit www.caneelbay.com.
"The Summer of 2010 Family Package",
The Buccaneer, St. Croix
The Buccaneer is welcoming families this summer with the debut of "The Summer of 2010 Family Package". The package includes: two connecting oceanfront rooms with private patios (sleeps up to two adults and four children under 18), daily breakfast, car rental for length of stay, daily Kids Camp for children ages 4 - 12 with activities, introduction to scuba lessons, Tuesday Managers Cocktail Party with steel drums and Mockie Jumbie, welcome gift and a late check-out. Package prices, including taxes, start at $3441 for five nights, $4130 for six nights and $4818 for seven nights. Available for booking now and travel May 3 - August 31, 2010. For more information, visit www.thebuccaneer.com
or call (800)255-3881.
"Sunny Days Romance Package", Divi Bay Carina, St. Croix
Guests who book this promotion will enjoy a vacation package including seven nights in a deluxe beachfront guestroom, round-trip airfare via American Airlines, transportation to and from airport, fresh tropical flowers and chilled champagne upon arrival, daily breakfast, candlelit dinner, half-day snorkeling sail to Buck Island, half-hour massage per person, island tour and a sunset rum punch cruise. Package prices start at $1566 per person for travel now through December 21, 2010. For more information, visit www.divicarina.com.
"Kids Stay and Eat Free",
Divi Bay Carina, St. Croix
Now through December 23, 2010, children under the age 12 stay and eat free with this special offer. Offer is limited to one child per one paying adult while dining and two children per room. For more information, visit www.divicarina.com.
"One Sweet Deal," Sand Castle on the Beach, St. Croix
Guests who book One Sweet Deal from now until August 15, 2010 for travel until August 31, 2010, can get a fourth night free with a four night minimum stay, a $50 resort credit and a coupon book offering discounts on activities, attractions, shopping & dining-, a Cruzan Flavored Rum Sampler and Divi Casino Match & Play. For more information, call (340) 772-1205 or visit www.sandcastleonthebeach.com.
"Spring Into One Sweet Deal" St. Croix Hotel and Tourism, St. Croix
Visitors who reserve a minimum four night stay from now through August 15, 2010 with travel from April 15-August 31, 2010 with Carambola Beach Resort, Caravelle Hotel, Chenay Bay Beach Resort, Company House Hotel, King Christian Hotel, Sand Castle on the Beach or The Palms at Pelican Cove will receive a 4th night free, $50.00 resort credit, a coupon booklet valued at $1000.00, five flavor sampler of Cruzan Rum and a $5.00 Casino Match Play from Divi Carina Bay Casino. Those choosing to stay at Arawak Inn, Hibiscus Beach Resort, Hotel on the Cay or Sugar Beach will receive all the above components except the $50.00 resort credit. For more information, please visit www.stcroixhotelandtourism.com.
"Fall Into One Sweet Deal" St. Croix Hotel and Tourism, St. Croix
Visitors who reserve a minimum four night stay from March 29-December 1, 2010 with travel from September 1-December 15, 2010 with Carambola Beach Resort, Caravelle Hotel, Company House Hotel, King Christian Hotel, Sand Castle on the Beach or The Palms at Pelican Cove will receive a 4th night free, $50.00 resort credit, a coupon booklet valued at $1000.00, five flavor sampler of Cruzan Rum and a $5.00 Casino Match Play from Divi Carina Bay Casino. Those choosing to stay at Arawak Inn, Hibiscus Beach Resort, Hotel on the Cay or Sugar Beach will receive all the above components except the $50.00 resort credit. For more information, please visit www.stcroixhotelandtourism.com.
Additional offers include a 4th day free when you rent a car or 3 days from Centerline Car Rental. Bookings must be made directly with Centerline and no other discounts will apply. Travel Desk is offering a 20% discount from Hertz. Cars must be booked directly with the Travel Desk. Budget Rent a Car is offering a 20% discount off Economy-Full size cars when reserved locally. No other discounts or promotions will apply. Cane Bay dive Shop is offering a $50.00 Discover Scuba Daily and 5%off for certified dives.
"Hibiscus Package" Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, St. Thomas
The Hibisicus Package offers guests a chilled bottle of champagne and two souvenir flutes upon arrival, chocolate dipped fruit, tropical flowers, full breakfast, lunch and dinner, unlimited drinks and house wine, $50 resort credit, his and hers half-hour massage, sunset Cocktail Cruise around Charlotte Amalie harbor and his and hers t-shirts, along with unlimited use of the resort's windsurfers, sailboats, kayaks, aqua tricycles, swim mats and view boards. Offer valid May 1 - August 31, 2010. Package is $4,390.00 for seven nights and $3,220.00 for five nights. For more information, call (340) 775-1800 or visit www.bolongobay.com.
"Island Bliss Package" Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, St. Thomas
The Island Bliss Package offers guests a chilled bottle of champagne and two souvenir flutes upon arrival, chocolate dipped fruit, tropical flowers, $50 resort credit, his and hers half-hour massage, one, 3-course dinner for two (including wine) at the Lobster Grille, sunset Cocktail Cruise around Charlotte Amalie harbor and his and hers t-shirts, along with unlimited use of the resort's windsurfers, sailboats, kayaks, aqua tricycles, swim mats and view boards. For more information, call
(340) 775-1800 or visit www.bolongobay.com.
Discounted Room Rates at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, St. Thomas
Visitors can enjoy up to 50 percent off room-only rates from May 16 through June 30, 2010. Visitors enjoy unprecedented discounts during their in-season travel period for reservations booked through May 31, and promotional rates are valid for travel through June 30, 2010. For more information, please call (340) 777-7100 or (888) 582-9104 or visit www.sugarbaywyndham.com
"All-Inclusive Summer Getaway" Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, St. Thomas
This special offers guests the perfect summer getaway with all-inclusive discounted rates from as low as $387 per night for travel through September 30, 2010 and families can enjoy 50 percent off their second room accommodating up to four children. Guests will enjoy unlimited food and beverages, entertainment, non-motorized water activities and half-day access to the supervised Kid's Club. This promotion can only be booked through the reservations department at the resort. To book summer getaway rates, call (340) 777-7100 or (888) 582-9104 or visit www.sugarbaywyndham.com
May/June 2010 Calendar of Events and Partner Updates
May 17
Sunset Jazz, Frederiksted, St. Croix
Every third Friday of each month, the Fort Frederik Beach
in Frederiksted features live music from 6pm to 8pm.
Sunset Jazz concerts are free and guests can buy
food and drinks from the concert concession area.
For more information, call (340) 772-0069
May 30
7th Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim,
St. John
This annual open-water swim starts at Maho Bay and
consists of three separate courses of varying difficulty.
Swimmers may compete as individuals, part of a
3-person team or in the "assisted" category using snorkel
and fins.
http://www.friendsvinp.org/swim/index.html
May 31
Memorial Day
June 1- July 4
St. John Festival
Also known simply as "Carnival," St. John celebrates
with a month of cultural events and activities throughout
June. Events include steel-pan bands concerts, beauty
pageants, calypso shows, parades and fireworks displays.
The month-long celebrations come to a close on July 4
with the Parade and Fireworks display in Cruz Bay.
1(800) 372-USVI
June 4 - 5
Caribbean Dance Annual Performance, St. Croix
The Caribbean Dance School will host its annual performance
at Island Center at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale for $15.00.
(340) 778-8824.
June 6
26th Annual Women's Race, St. Croix
Women and girls of all ages from throughout St. Croix run,
walk, talk and have fun as they participate in this event.
The race has traditionally drawn over 500 participants.
The race takes place in downtown Christiansted at 4:45 p.m. (340)773-9272,
http://wcstx.com/events/women-race
June 7-8
Golden Hook Challenge, St. Croix
This challenge takes place in early June every year and is the
first in a series of tournaments hosted by the Golden Hook
Fishing Club. The organization encourages saltwater game
fishing while instilling an awareness of marine life conservation.
(340)778-0487, www.fishstx.com
June 10
Art Thursdays, St. Croix
Once a month, the St. Croix art community extends an invitation
to the public to come out and be a part of the art community
through a series of gallery walks. For more information, visit www.gotostcroix.com/art/index.php
June 18
Grow and Learn, St. George Village Botanical Garden,
St. Croix
For more information call (340) 692-2874,
www.sgvbg.org
June 18
Sunset Jazz, Frederiksted, St. Croix
Every third Friday of each month, the Fort Frederik Beach
in Frederiksted features live music from 6pm to 8pm. Sunset
Jazz concerts are free and guests can buy food and drinks
from the concert concession area.
For more information, call (340) 772-0069
June 21
ORGANIC ACT DAY
This local holiday commemorates the adoption of what is
considered the US Virgin Islands' Constitution.
June 26-27
Relay for Life, St. Thomas
This is a race against cancer held at the Charlotte Amalie
High School track. Family members, friends and co-workers
walk, jog and run at the event that unites the community
against cancer. (340) 775-5373
ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS
Live Music at Salud! Bistro, St. Croix
Every Friday and Saturday night, guests are invited
to listen to live music while enjoying delicious food.
For more information, call (340)718-7900
or visit www.saludbistro.com.
Live Jazz, St. Croix
Enjoy live jazz at Sand Castle on the Beach in
Frederiksted every Saturday. 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
For more information, call (340) 772-1205
or visit www.sandcastleonthebeach.com
Weekly Yoga Classes, VISFI, St. Croix
The Healing Collective at the Virgin Islands Sustainable
Farm Institute offers yoga each Sunday at the community
center. 9:30 AM, $10-15 donation appreciated
For more information, call (340) 332-8255
or visit www.visfi.org
Saturday Night Beer Pong, St. John Brewers
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay
For more information,
visit www.stjohnbrewers.com
Caribbean Night at Cafe Concordia, St. John
Served every Tuesday night at Estate Concordia
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
For more information, call (340) 693-5855 or visit http://www.maho.org/concordia.cfm
Thursday Reggae at Cafe Concordia,
St. John
Wayne Clendenen performs every Thursday at
Estate Concordia, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
For more information, call (340) 693-5855
or visit http://www.maho.org/concordia.cfm
NEWS AND UPDATES
Coral World Ocean Park
The Coral World Ocean Park has a variety of new offerings. The park is now offering "Sea Lion Value Days", Sea Lion Swim Programs on Saturday and Sundays when the park is closed. There will be no admission charge so the program price will be reduced to $85.00 per person. In addition, a second Sea Lion Encounter has been added to the activity schedule, replacing the 3:30 PM Paint with the Sea Lion program. The Sea Lion presentation is open seven days a week, taking place at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM in the Marine Gardens Exhibit. On Saturday May 8 at 7:30 PM, the park will present "Jazz Jam" hosted by the St. Thomas Synagogue. The performance will include some of the islands' top jazz artists, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Admission is $10 per person. Finally, the "Shop Talk" presentations will be held Monday and Wednesday 11:30 - 12:30 PM and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 - 12:00 PM For more information or reservations, please call (340) 775-1555 or visit www.coralworldvi.com.
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
"Simply Caneel: Three-Night Package for Two" at Caneel Bay, St. John
Caneel Bay is offering guests the Simply Caneel package including a three-night stay, full breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (including gratuity) and round-trip airport transfers and 18% tax/service charge. Package rates start at $2,340.00. For more information, visit www.caneelbay.com.
"The Summer of 2010 Family Package",
The Buccaneer, St. Croix
The Buccaneer is welcoming families this summer with the debut of "The Summer of 2010 Family Package". The package includes: two connecting oceanfront rooms with private patios (sleeps up to two adults and four children under 18), daily breakfast, car rental for length of stay, daily Kids Camp for children ages 4 - 12 with activities, introduction to scuba lessons, Tuesday Managers Cocktail Party with steel drums and Mockie Jumbie, welcome gift and a late check-out. Package prices, including taxes, start at $3441 for five nights, $4130 for six nights and $4818 for seven nights. Available for booking now and travel May 3 - August 31, 2010. For more information, visit www.thebuccaneer.com
or call (800)255-3881.
"Sunny Days Romance Package", Divi Bay Carina, St. Croix
Guests who book this promotion will enjoy a vacation package including seven nights in a deluxe beachfront guestroom, round-trip airfare via American Airlines, transportation to and from airport, fresh tropical flowers and chilled champagne upon arrival, daily breakfast, candlelit dinner, half-day snorkeling sail to Buck Island, half-hour massage per person, island tour and a sunset rum punch cruise. Package prices start at $1566 per person for travel now through December 21, 2010. For more information, visit www.divicarina.com.
"Kids Stay and Eat Free",
Divi Bay Carina, St. Croix
Now through December 23, 2010, children under the age 12 stay and eat free with this special offer. Offer is limited to one child per one paying adult while dining and two children per room. For more information, visit www.divicarina.com.
"One Sweet Deal," Sand Castle on the Beach, St. Croix
Guests who book One Sweet Deal from now until August 15, 2010 for travel until August 31, 2010, can get a fourth night free with a four night minimum stay, a $50 resort credit and a coupon book offering discounts on activities, attractions, shopping & dining-, a Cruzan Flavored Rum Sampler and Divi Casino Match & Play. For more information, call (340) 772-1205 or visit www.sandcastleonthebeach.com.
"Spring Into One Sweet Deal" St. Croix Hotel and Tourism, St. Croix
Visitors who reserve a minimum four night stay from now through August 15, 2010 with travel from April 15-August 31, 2010 with Carambola Beach Resort, Caravelle Hotel, Chenay Bay Beach Resort, Company House Hotel, King Christian Hotel, Sand Castle on the Beach or The Palms at Pelican Cove will receive a 4th night free, $50.00 resort credit, a coupon booklet valued at $1000.00, five flavor sampler of Cruzan Rum and a $5.00 Casino Match Play from Divi Carina Bay Casino. Those choosing to stay at Arawak Inn, Hibiscus Beach Resort, Hotel on the Cay or Sugar Beach will receive all the above components except the $50.00 resort credit. For more information, please visit www.stcroixhotelandtourism.com.
"Fall Into One Sweet Deal" St. Croix Hotel and Tourism, St. Croix
Visitors who reserve a minimum four night stay from March 29-December 1, 2010 with travel from September 1-December 15, 2010 with Carambola Beach Resort, Caravelle Hotel, Company House Hotel, King Christian Hotel, Sand Castle on the Beach or The Palms at Pelican Cove will receive a 4th night free, $50.00 resort credit, a coupon booklet valued at $1000.00, five flavor sampler of Cruzan Rum and a $5.00 Casino Match Play from Divi Carina Bay Casino. Those choosing to stay at Arawak Inn, Hibiscus Beach Resort, Hotel on the Cay or Sugar Beach will receive all the above components except the $50.00 resort credit. For more information, please visit www.stcroixhotelandtourism.com.
Additional offers include a 4th day free when you rent a car or 3 days from Centerline Car Rental. Bookings must be made directly with Centerline and no other discounts will apply. Travel Desk is offering a 20% discount from Hertz. Cars must be booked directly with the Travel Desk. Budget Rent a Car is offering a 20% discount off Economy-Full size cars when reserved locally. No other discounts or promotions will apply. Cane Bay dive Shop is offering a $50.00 Discover Scuba Daily and 5%off for certified dives.
"Hibiscus Package" Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, St. Thomas
The Hibisicus Package offers guests a chilled bottle of champagne and two souvenir flutes upon arrival, chocolate dipped fruit, tropical flowers, full breakfast, lunch and dinner, unlimited drinks and house wine, $50 resort credit, his and hers half-hour massage, sunset Cocktail Cruise around Charlotte Amalie harbor and his and hers t-shirts, along with unlimited use of the resort's windsurfers, sailboats, kayaks, aqua tricycles, swim mats and view boards. Offer valid May 1 - August 31, 2010. Package is $4,390.00 for seven nights and $3,220.00 for five nights. For more information, call (340) 775-1800 or visit www.bolongobay.com.
"Island Bliss Package" Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, St. Thomas
The Island Bliss Package offers guests a chilled bottle of champagne and two souvenir flutes upon arrival, chocolate dipped fruit, tropical flowers, $50 resort credit, his and hers half-hour massage, one, 3-course dinner for two (including wine) at the Lobster Grille, sunset Cocktail Cruise around Charlotte Amalie harbor and his and hers t-shirts, along with unlimited use of the resort's windsurfers, sailboats, kayaks, aqua tricycles, swim mats and view boards. For more information, call
(340) 775-1800 or visit www.bolongobay.com.
Discounted Room Rates at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, St. Thomas
Visitors can enjoy up to 50 percent off room-only rates from May 16 through June 30, 2010. Visitors enjoy unprecedented discounts during their in-season travel period for reservations booked through May 31, and promotional rates are valid for travel through June 30, 2010. For more information, please call (340) 777-7100 or (888) 582-9104 or visit www.sugarbaywyndham.com
"All-Inclusive Summer Getaway" Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, St. Thomas
This special offers guests the perfect summer getaway with all-inclusive discounted rates from as low as $387 per night for travel through September 30, 2010 and families can enjoy 50 percent off their second room accommodating up to four children. Guests will enjoy unlimited food and beverages, entertainment, non-motorized water activities and half-day access to the supervised Kid's Club. This promotion can only be booked through the reservations department at the resort. To book summer getaway rates, call (340) 777-7100 or (888) 582-9104 or visit www.sugarbaywyndham.com
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