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No passports are required for U.S. citizens traveling between the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United States mainland.
Villa La Chatière is located on a private three-acre compound in the exclusive residential community of Estate Judith’s Fancy on the island of St. Croix, the largest and most diverse of the U.S. Virgins. This romantic villa and its amenities are intended for rental by two to four guests with a maximum capacity of six. The villa is comprised of the main upper level with two bedrooms and one bath and a lower level adjoining the pool with a third queen bedroom, bath and separate kitchen, living/dining suite. The main level is ideal for one couple or small family. The addition of the lower level affords complete privacy for two couples traveling together or as separate quarters for in-laws or au pair. Because the lower level is not available as a separate rental, guests reserving the main level only are assured total privacy.
The villa boasts decorator furnishings and fabrics, new appliances as well as phone, Television with Super TV and music package, VCR/DVD, radio/CD player and high-speed, wireless or cabled Internet connection.
Aside from its amply furnished, exterior viewing galleries, the main level offers a living room/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms bath and laundry room. The master bedroom has a massive, four-poster plantation bed and the second bedroom is furnished with canopied, French twin beds that can be joined into a king bed upon request. A standard crib is also available.
The wrap-around covered viewing gallery offers panoramic views of the Caribbean including Salt River National Park, Columbus Landing and Buck Island reef. The villa has its own tiled pool offering total privacy for swimming and sunbathing. Adjacent to the pool, the lower level also has ocean views from all rooms. Amenities include, among others, quality linens, china and barware, a well-stocked kitchen, ceiling fans, barbecue grille, pool floats, beach towels, beach chairs, coolers and beautiful private gardens.
There is a great deal to do on St. Croix. Of course, the island has beautiful beaches, some on the grounds of resort hotels or guesthouses where chairs, changing and restaurant facilities are available. There are also more remote beaches where a 20-minute hike through the hillsides will bring you to white sands, crystal clear waters, excellent snorkeling and often, total seclusion.
For sailors, there are a variety of sail and powerboat options available, including many half or full-day excursions to Buck Island Reef National Monument. Golfers will find excellent conditions at both the Buccaneer Hotel’s 18-hole seaside course or at the Robert Trent Jones course at Carambola. A wide choice of deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, kite-sailing, snorkeling, kayaking and horseback riding adventures are also available. If you’re a gambler, the new Divi Carina Bay Casino is the largest in the Caribbean. Duty-free shopping is also a favorite past-time of many who visit St. Croix. Don’t forget to try our own Cruzan Rum and to take some home with you.
St. Croix is known for its beautiful, historic architecture in the main towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted as well as for the restored plantation houses and grounds at Whim and Little La Grange.
The National Park Service and the VI Government maintain the harborfront forts, the restored 18th century Government House and other historic sites. St. George’s Botanical Gardens are a must-see not only for gardeners but for any visitor who enjoys an informative self-guided tour among a wide variety of rare tropical flora set within the ruins of a sugar cane plantation.
St. Croix hosts a number of festivals and other special events throughout the year, including the St. Croix International Triathalon, the Rolex Regatta, "Mardi Croix" and performances at Island Center for the Performing Arts, Caribbean Community Theater or by the Pointe Dance Company. St. Croix’s fabulous "Jump Up" street parties take place at intervals through-out the year and Sunset Jazz concerts are scheduled monthly. |
