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HotelsSt. Croix's deluxe resorts lie along the North Shore; its charming old waterfront inns are mostly in Christiansted. You may also choose to stay at a former plantation or in a condo complex, which offers privacy and the chance to save money by preparing your own meals. The choice is yours: a location in Christiansted or Frederiksted close to shops and nightlife, but away from the beach; or an isolated resort where, chances are, your accommodations will be either on the beach or a short walk from it. From such resorts, you'll have to drive into town for a shopping binge or for restaurants and clubs. In general, rates are steep, but in summer, hotels slash prices by about 25% to 50%. All rooms are subject to an 8% hotel tax, not included in the rates given below. Note: If you need a hair dryer, pack your own. Apparently, a lot of visitors have packed up hotel hair dryers upon departure, and some innkeepers are reluctant to provide them. Christiansted -- Only one hotel in Christiansted is located on a good swimming beach: Hotel on the Cay. Luckily, this beach is easily reached by a 4-minute, $3 ferry ride from the main harbor in town. A Condo of One's Own Aside from staying at the hotels and big resorts, you can also easily rent a condo on St. Croix. While initially it may seem pricey, a condo is an excellent option for small vacationing groups and families on longer trips. One of our favorite properties is Villa Madeleine, which was once a posh hotel, but now has been turned into 43 well-furnished condos run by various property-management companies. The condos stand on 6 1/2 acres of landscaped property opening onto Teague Bay, 8 miles east of Christiansted. The units, in general, contain free-standing villas with one or two bedrooms. Most have marble bathrooms with garden showers, and many of the accommodations contain Caribbean four-poster beds. Each unit also contains a full kitchen with a living and dining area. Some of the villas have private pools and most are suitable for two couples or else a family with children. Prices of these villas vary from company to company but in general winter rates range from $225 to $300 for a one-bedroom unit or $275 to $350 for a two-bedroom villa. Off-season reductions are $200 to $275 in a one-bedroom villa or $257 to $350 in a two-bedroom villa. Note that there is often a booking minimum. You have to contact each management company individually as there is no central clearinghouse or phone number. The major companies renting these villas include Island Hideaways (tel. 800/832-2302; www.islandhideaways.com), Caribbean Days (tel. 800/942-6725; www.caribbeandays.com), Villa Madeleine Vacation Villas (tel. 800/533-6863 or 340/277-3303), Caribbean Property Management (tel. 800/496-7379 or 340/778-8782; www.enjoystcroix.com), or Teague Bay Properties (tel. 800/237-1959 or 340/773-4850; www.teaguebayproperties.com). Self-Sufficient Units Around the Island -- If you're interested in a villa or condo rental, contact the places reviewed below or Island Villas/Century 21, Property Management Rentals, 53B Company St., Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. 00820 (tel. 800/626-4512 or 340/773-8821; fax 340/719-5553; www.stcroixislandvillas.com), which offers some of the best accommodations on the island. Some are private residences with pools; many are on the beach. They range from one-bedroom units to seven-bedroom villas, with prices from $1,050 to $10,000 per week year-round.
Maps Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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