USVI Tourism Poised for a Huge Year
by乔·派克/From the return of an iconic hotel to the rebound of the cruise industry, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is looking at 2023 as the year to bring tourism back to pre-COVID numbers.
以下是这样做的一些原因:
酒店新闻
The Return of Frenchman's Reef:飓风艾尔玛(Irma)和玛丽亚(Maria)破坏五年后,法国人的礁石将在重建4.25亿美元的重建后,欢迎在春季开业的两家新物业。
It will include the Westin Beach Resort and Spa at Frenchman's Reef and Buoy Haus Beach Resort.
该度假村位于晨星海滩上方,包括海景游泳池,威斯汀的天堂水疗中心以及面向家庭的活动和编程。
此外,浮潜旅行和日落帆从度假村的码头偏离了寻求冒险的人。
新法国人礁。照片:钻石酒店公司
Ritz Carlton, St. Thomas:圣托马斯丽思卡尔顿(Ritz Carlton)最近完成了1亿美元的翻新工程。该物业设有180间改建的房间,四个餐厅,三个游泳池以及丽思儿童计划,孩子们可以参加许多监督活动,而成年人在水疗中心享受每日朗姆酒品尝或海滨按摩。
客人可以通过预订俱乐部或套房来踢出一个档次,在那里他们可以享受一个私人休息室,这些休息室全天都有免费的食物和饮料以及一个个人礼宾,以安排从高尔夫球场到私人海滨用餐。
Lovango Beach Resort:2022年,Lovango Resort and Beach Club在圣约翰的一个私人礁石上开业,距离圣托马斯(St. Thomas)只有15分钟的渡轮。
The property is a famous day-boating destination home to a hotel, restaurant, and a trendy “village.” Guests can relax by the 70-foot infinity pool or enjoy a cocktail and oysters at the bar.
In addition, the resort hosts a beach party three nights a week. Close to the area, you can find Crescent Beach, which lies on the northernmost tip of the island, accessible by jeep or hiking. The beach offers views of the bird sanctuary at Congo Cay.
邮轮新闻
2023年,皇家加勒比海将带440,000名乘游轮乘客到达美国维尔京群岛。
圣克鲁瓦预计将在2023年接待140,000名游客,比目前的数字增加了几乎三倍,而加勒比海最受欢迎的目的地之一圣托马斯将看到30万游客。beplay银行卡
In November 2022 Celebrity Beyond made her maiden voyage to St Thomas.
The Cyril E. King Airport in St. Croix. Photo: EQRoy / Shutterstock.com
航班
Currently, there are 21 nonstop flights from the U.S. to St. Croix and St. Thomas, and there was a 21 percent increase in airlift to the USVI in 2022, compared to 2019.
In addition to American Airlines, there are nine airlines flying to the U.S. Virgin Islands, including Delta, JetBlue, and United Airlines.
Between 2019 and 2022, the number of departure seats increased by 35.8 percent.
The 2023 UberSoca Cruise
Ubersoca结合了经典加勒比海狂欢节的能量和氛围,以及豪华巡游的奢侈,是海上最大的加勒比音乐节,也是那些热爱Soca音乐的人的遗愿清单。
Beginning this year, the USVI will be the official destination sponsor of the UberSoca 2023 routes. This year’s routes will be in April and November.
The five-night all-inclusive cruise features non-stop Soca parties and more than 80 Soca artists and DJs from around the world.
The program also includes more than 55 events, both on board and in the destinations, including pre-party events, live concerts, themed parties, sports competitions, comedy shows, pool parties, panel discussions and more.
Ubersoca在其历史上第一次将提供三次巡游(四月份一次,11月两次),在整个地区停留,特别关注USVI,客人将自己沉浸在文化和岛屿中。
新餐厅
Blue 11 & Indigo 4:厨师大卫·本杰·本杰明(David“ Benji” Benjamin)将在岛上开设两家新餐厅,蓝色11和Indigo 4。
蓝11(Blue 11)是两者中的第一个,在游艇避风港格兰德(Yacht Haven Grande)悄悄地开业,并受到口口相传的欢迎。餐厅的想法是将许多不同的口味包装到一个座位上,可以选择享用葡萄酒配食的晚餐7,九和十一道菜的叮咬。
菜单是本地的启发with locally sourced ingredients including a range of seafood dishes.
Indigo 4 became an unexpected opportunity when space at The Shops at Yacht Haven Grande became available during the pandemic.
它的菜单采用加勒比海风格的菜肴,例如牛排配椰子姜蘑菇,温暖的绿色香蕉和辣根沙拉。
New Excursions
Carambola Zipline:A new adventure attraction, Carambola Zip Line, recently opened in St. Croix. This zip line gives visitors a unique view of the island’s lush rainforest.
这次巡回演出始于Safari Bus的30分钟旅程,一直到圣克鲁瓦的顶部。这次旅行包括几处照片,以及有关该岛的一些奇妙信息。
Following the Safari bus tour, guests will be dropped off at the starting point of the zip line tour, followed by three extensive zip lines to reach the famous Carambola Golf Course and cross the Carambola Valley. The zip lines are 518 feet, 2,473 feet, and 1,478 feet in length.
棕褐色之旅:USVI的假期现在可以将Carambola Zipline冒险与圣克鲁瓦周围的风景秀丽的吉普车之旅相结合,并与Tan Tan Tours一起。
The tours offer flexible options for individuals or groups, half-day or full-day tours offering stops for refreshments, lunch, and stunning views as you make your way across the island to the famed Annaly Bay Tide pools for a swim.