Estate Shoys

Airport Code: STX

Location. The Buccaneer resort, located near Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, is tucked on 340 hilly acres that lie between a tranquil lagoon and the Caribbean Sea. The Estate Little Princess ruins are positioned four miles away, while the Salt River Bay National Park & Ecological Preserve is located 11 miles from the resort.

Hotel Features. This resort has been family owned since it opened in 1948. The property boasts three separate beaches, including Whistler Beach that can only be accessed by pathway. An offshore reef offers swimming and snorkeling conditions at Grotto Beach. Complimentary scuba diving lessons are taught at an adjacent freeform outdoor pool. Snorkeling gear and kayak use is complimentary. The Mermaid restaurant offers salads, sandwiches, wraps, tropical drinks, a children's menu and desserts on Mermaid Beach. Additional resort dining options include The Terrace, an open air venue located in the main Great House. Dinner selections include Salmon Poached in Red Wine and Jerk Conch Fritters. The Grotto Grill offers an American style lunch menu and bar service. Live music is performed at The Terrace Bar. The resort includes an 18 hole championship golf course and eight tennis courts.

Guestrooms. The Buccaneer offers 138 guestrooms and family only suites housed within 21 one and two story buildings. Rooms and suites extend onto ocean or mountain view balconies or terraces. Tiled floors and pastel tones create the feel of the tropics. Rooms are freshened with flowers every day. Bathrooms are stocked with Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Rooms are equipped with in room safes. Conveniences include small refrigerators. Guestrooms offer DVD players, CD players and VCRs upon request.

Expert Tip. A two mile jogging and nature trail with workout stations winds through the resort's 340 acres. Complimentary staff led nature tours occur weekly.
Renovation Notice:
The hotel is scheduled to undergo renovations to the Great House Lobby and Terrace Restaurant areas beginning June 25, 2007. During this time, guestrooms in this area will be closed. The Brass Parrot restaurant will remain open for dinner and the Mermaid restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and for select barbecues and casual dinners. Guests will use the Beachside Lobby for all guest services. The estimated completion date is November 15, 2007. These dates are subject to change.

2007 Summer Explore and Rejuvenate:
Book a five night minimum stay in the Summer Explore and Rejuvenate room category and receive accommodations as selected with complimentary fifth night lodging, chilled champagne upon arrival and complimentary one day Hertz car rental. In addition, guests have choice of two of the following options per room: 25 minute spa treatment, two hours of tennis court time or one round of golf with greens fees and cart. Offer is valid for travel through December 19, 2007. Blackout dates and restrictions may apply. Redemption details are provided at check in.