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 US Virgin Islands: St. John, Caneel Bay Resort - Go Geocaching with Your Kids. For families wishing to share adventures try a GPS-based scavenger hunt - the latest and craziest multi-generational diversion at Caneel Bay a luxury beachfront resort on St. John.
For years, families have headed to the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands to bask in the tropical paradise of Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort. Situated on the western edge of the USVI's most beautiful island, Caneel Bay is the perfect spot for families to relax, unwind and reconnect with the splendor of nature - and themselves. The 170-acre resort beckons with seven pristine white-sand beaches set amidst the lush, 5,000-acre backdrop of Virgin Islands National Park. With no phones or televisions to intrude on the bliss, guests enjoy uninterrupted access to myriad activities from water sports and tennis clinics to star gazing and geocaching to bring them closer together.
Geocaching? It's the latest thing at Caneel Bay - a high-tech form of scavenger hunt in which guests use GPS pocket navigators to search the resort and the island in pursuit of hidden geographic coordinates and memorabilia. Through an exclusive partnership with Garmin International Inc., Caneel Bay recently began offering the complimentary use of GPS 60s as a guest amenity to aid in the fun. Just visit the resort's Activities Desk to request the device, and after a brief tutorial, the entire family will be on its way!
Upon arrival at Caneel Bay, caring staff greet guests and whisk them away to their island-inspired guest rooms. Children will be delighted by the Caneel Kids beach kit waiting in their room, which includes all of the tools for a great afternoon in the sand and surf. Parents can balance family and personal time with complimentary daily programs at Turtle Town, the resort's unique children's program that focuses on creativity, exploration, local Caribbean culture and the environment. Parents and children can also relax together in a private sampler session at The Self Centre called "Embracing the Child in You."
About Caneel Bay.
Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort is set on 170 acres in Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John. Pristine natural surroundings and low-key luxury are the signatures of this exclusive retreat, which offers an inviting array of Caribbean diversions including seven white-sand beaches, a fitness center and pool, complimentary watersports and amenities, and lushness all around. Founded by Laurance Rockefeller over 50 years ago, Caneel Bay has 166 charming guest rooms, each built to blend into the landscape, with intimate locations, natural woods, native stones and hand-crafted furnishings.
Tempting Caribbean tastes. There are myriad restaurant options on-site: The Turtle Bay Estate House offers elegant contemporary American cuisine with classical European twists; The Wine Room, set in an 18th-century plantation, offers incomparable private dining for parties up to 10 people with more than 1,000 bottles to choose from; The Equator is a celebration of eclectic Carib-Asian cuisine perched high above the stone and coral ruins of an 18th-century sugar mill; the Caneel Beach Terrace is popular for its sumptuous breakfast and lunch buffets including the renowned Monday night grand buffet; and the Caneel Bay Bar offers light fair and island cocktails.
Just for kids. Children enjoy great experiences and making new friends under the watchful eyes of well-trained staff at Turtle Town, which specializes in programs that stress environmental appreciation while allowing children to discover and explore. The Self Centre at Caneel is dedicated to nurturing mental, physical and spiritual well-being through mind/body approaches to stress relief, relaxation and rejuvenation. www.caneelbay.com
About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including The Mansion on Turtle Creek and Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, CordeValle in San Martin, California, Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Los Cabos, Mexico, Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties - Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, please call toll-free 1-888-ROSEWOOD or visit www.rosewoodhotels.com
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Caribbean Book Connections
Curious Clownfish. By Eric Madde & Adrienne Kennaway, Little Brown & Company; (July, 1990). This book is a pure delight to share with young children. The large, bright illustrations and the endearing story make this an ideal airport companion. At my teen’s insistence, this book will remain in our family library for the next generation. (Ages 2-5)
A Caribbean Counting Book. By Faustin Charles. Houghton Mifflin; (March 3, 1996). The perfect trip companion for parents with young travelers, this book engages tykes in the island culture with rhymes and rhythms typical of Jamaica, Martinique to the Dutch West Indies. Count pawpaws, breadfruit guava, centipedes or tropical fish, just for fun. This book works really well with A Caribbean Alphabet by Frane Lessac. Both provide entertaining ways to convey a sense of place to young traveling companions while they are eager to learn. (Ages 2-5)
Pirates. By Dina Anastasio & Donald Cook, Grosset & Dunlap; (March 1, 1997). This book is both fun and educational. Illustrations on every page create a sense of what a pirate’s life was like. A replica of the "Pirates’ Code of Conduct" shows the odd sense of honor among thieves. Elementary school children will enjoy the examples of pirate flags and the stories about infamous pirates too. (Ages 6-11)
Treasure Island. By Robert Louis Stevenson & Milo Winter. Gramercy Books; (September 1, 2002) Anyone heading to Long Bay needs to snap up a copy of Treasure Island. Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure story makes perfect sense in the islands. The version mentioned above is ideal for kids. Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver, and Ben Gunn come to life. And there’s murder on the high seas; violent battles on an island full of treasure. (Ages 10-14)
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