Set on its own peninsula and
bordered on all sides by the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, Caneel Bay
is made up of seven separate beaches and is located at the heart of the 5,000
acre Virgin Islands National Park.
Caneel Bay is a naturalist's wonderland where the landscape
overshadows all that stands within it.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is dedicated to continuing the high
standards of respect for the land and natural water resources of Caneel Bay
as initiated by its founder, Laurance Rockefeller, also the benefactor of the
adjacent National Park Land.
Proof
of citizenship is required to travel from the US to the British Virgin Islands.
Размещение:
Within Caneel's unspoiled landscape are 166 unique guests rooms and
cottages that have been exquisitely renovated with natural woods and native
stone to reflect the island's abundant beauty. Hand-crafted furniture and richly
woven fabrics impart an air of the exotic as cool Caribbean trade winds whisper
through the plantation shutters.
All
rooms are equipped with :
Louvered
walls
Open
picture windows
Ceiling
fans
Tiled
bathrooms
Patios
and spectacular views of the beaches or gardens
Personal
bars and wall safes
Guest
rooms reflect two color schemes: corals and teals in whimsical fish patterns,
representing the underwater world and sunny yellows, corals and raspberry,
artfully blended in a pineapple motif.
Once
the island home of the Rockefeller family, the famous Cottage 7 has housed
assorted celebrities and political figures, who enjoy its secluded location and
its five individually designed rooms, some featuring Dutch-style, four poster
beds.
История:
Laurance
S. Rockefeller "discovered" Caneel Bay in 1952, on a Caribbean sailing
trip.
The total population of the island was only 400, and 85% of the islands
topography was jungle.
He foresaw the perfect vacation spot amid this unspoiled land and
purchased the old Caneel Bay Plantation.
In 1955, he began developing an infrastructure on the island to support
the resort with power, fresh water and roads.
He oversaw every detail of the development.
He donated the property to Jackson Hole preserve, a non-profit,
conservation-oriented foundation supported by the Rockefeller family. The preserve later purchased 5,000 acres surrounding Caneel Bay and
donated the land to the federal government, thus paving the way for the creation
of the national park.
Услуги и возможности:
Leisure
Activities
:
Hiking
Choose
from Caneel Bay's own nature trails or moderate to advanced trails in the
national park system
The
resorts 170 acres are criss-crossed with excellent, smooth paths for hikers,
joggers and strollers
Sightseeing:
5,000
acre Virgin Islands National Park surrounds the resort
Quaint
shops and restaurants in the nearby town, Cruz Bay
Excursions to St. Thomas or to
Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda and other destinations
Caneel
Bay Beach Hut offers Sunfish sailing, windsurfing
Beautifully
landscaped, freshwater swimming pool features floral "fencing"
Boat
rentals, deep sea fishing
Scuba
diving and snorkeling instructions, excursions available
Kayaking
Underwater
snorkeling trail
Fitness
Center:
Aerobic
classes
Cardiovascular
equipment
Nightly
movie presentations
Beach:
Circling
the peninsula, Caneel Bay has seven private beaches. Honeymoon
Beach, Caneel Beach, Little Caneel Beach, Paradise Beach, Scott Beach, Turtle
Bay Beach and Hawksnest Beach
Caneel
Bay Also Provides:
Airport
reception and check-in, transfer to meet the resorts private boat service to
St. John
A regular boat service to its
sister resort, Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.
The scenic, 90 minute trip eastward through the Sir Francis Drake
channel features breathtaking views of emerald islands and turquoise waters.
Among the highlights are vistas of Tortola, Norman and Peter Islands,
Cooper and Ginger Islands, Beef Island and Scrub Island
Бары и рестораны:
All Guests enjoy creative gourmet fare and attentive personal service when
they dine at any of the resort's three exceptional restaurants.
The Beach Terrace -
located directly adjacent to the left of the Main Pavilion.
The open-air dining room, set with tables graced in sea foam color
linens, looks out towards St. Thomas.
Popular for its sumptuous breakfast and lunch buffet, The Beach
Terrace also offers à la carte selections.
Its veteran wait staff is attentive, quick & resourceful.
The Executive Chef, Denis Meurgue, oversees the restaurants menu with
health and fitness concerns in mind.
The
Equator- in the former Sugar Mill restaurant, the Equator offers guests,
cuisine inspired by the countries which border the equator.
Menu selections combine the best local seafood and produce from St.
John with the robust flavors and spices of the equatorial countries such as
South America and Thailand, as well as the Caribbean's own unique blend of
tropical fruit seasonings
Turtle
Bay Estate House - situated at the far end of the resort and offers
guests an elegant dining option.
The open-air, two-tier dining room serves gourmet cuisine in the
evening, complete with an outstanding wine list.
Seasonal breakfast and lunch buffets are also available.
On the terrace of this restaurant, surrounded by shade trees and
Caribbean hardwood furniture, afternoon and evening cocktails are easily
enjoyed.
The Terrace is also the site for nightly live music, where guests are
encouraged to take a turn on the dance floor
Bar:
Caneel
Bay Bar - on the left hand-side of the flower strewn path in the direction
of the guest accommodations.
Wednesday afternoons have rum mixing demonstrations at which guests are
encouraged to taste-test the creative combinations.
Each evening live music invites guests to relax, unwind and strike up a
conversation with fellow guests.
Дополнительная информация:
The Self Centre at Caneel The Self Centre, a mind- body-spirit center
nestled on a wooded bluff overlooking Caneel Bay. When he first heard of
plans for the Self Centre, Laurance Rockefeller, Caneel Bay 's founder, remarked
that he had always intended for the resort to be a place in which to promote
spiritual renewal. Indeed, generation after generation of Caneel guests have
come to Caneel 's beaches, soothing waters and verdant setting to find renewed
vigor, a sense of balance and perspective in their lives. With this in mind, The
Self Centre came into being, in collaboration with Caneel Bay.
Location The Self Centre, with its spectacular views, is located
before Honeymoon Beach. It is a five to ten minutes walk from the lobby area or
the shuttle bus is available to transport guests upon request. A few sessions
(indicated on the schedule on the reverse side) are conducted at different
locations within the resort.
Self awareness is the core of The Self Centre. It helps guests to nurture
their desires for mental, physical and spiritual well-being through an array of
mind-body approaches for stress relief, relaxation and rejuvenation. During the
guests stay at Caneel Bay, make some time to share in The Self Centre
experiential sessions. The guests will come away with a renewed sense of self,
and return home with techniques to enable you to master the challenges and
pressures of today 's hectic world.
The Self Centre experience is unique for each guest. The Self Centre
's staff is available to help guide guests in their choices or to assist in
creating a personalized program.
Reservations Reserve with the Concierge at least three hours in
advance. The guests may wish to reserve early as most sessions have a
maximum of only six or eight participants for more personalized instruction. A
minimum of two guests is needed to conduct sessions. Inquire at the Concierge
for any unforeseen changes in the schedule.
Mature teens are welcome to participate in all sessions with parental
consent. Group Sessions may also be arranged as a private or semi-private
session.
The Group Sessions:
Ayurveda, Living in Balance
Breath walk: Clear Mind and Elevated Mood
Chakra Meditation
Imagery for Wellness
Nature Walk
Healing with Sound and Music
Meditation to Quiet the Mind
Mindful Meditation on the Beach
Partner Yoga
Pilates, Developing Core Strength
Planetary Cycles & World Trends
Self Centre Sampler
Star Gazing, Stories in the Stars
The Art of Divine Love
The Rhythm of Relationships for Couples
T' ai Chi / Qi Gong on the Beach
Twilight Drumming
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Yoga on a Ball
Yoga for Relaxation
Private Consultations:
Astrology Consultations
Personal Astrology
Couples' Astrology
Family Astrology
Business Astrology
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
Primordial Sound Meditation Program
Wellness Treatments
Thai Yoga Therapy
Tuning the Body, Sound Healing Therapy for the Spine
Jing Energy Flow Therapy
Restorative Yoga Therapy
The Self Centre for Younger Guests Children ages five to eleven are
invited to explore their individuality and express their inner self. A minimum
of five children is needed to conduct these sessions. Caneel Bay suggests
that parents visit nearby Honeymoon Beach during their child 's session.
Child Sessions:
Music Making for Kids, Island Style
Island Drumming for Kids
Yoga Play for Kids
Attire Loose, comfortable clothing appropriate for movement or
reclining is recommended for most sessions. For sessions conducted on the beach,
guests may prefer to bring a beach towel.
Cancellation Policy Please give 24-hour notice of cancellation to
avoid a 50% cancellation charge. Cancellations within one hour or failure to
cancel will result in full charges.
Расположение:
The Hotel Caneel Bay is located in St John, US Virgin Islands. It can
be reached via San Juan and St Thomas. It is 4 miles across the Sir Francis
Drake channel from St Thomas.