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By: Dan Farrell Click author's name for more of his/her articles

Caneel Bay of the Caribbean offers what every beach
vacation should - beautiful surroundings, luxury service,
and gourmet dining. This exclusive beach resort is nestled
within the 5,000 acre Virgin Islands National Park on the island
of St. John in the Virgin Islands.

Two thirds of St. John is a U.S. National Park, and here you
see what the world is like when nature takes care of itself.
Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park volunteers
staff an information kiosk here. Spend day after day
on beach after beach, each with its own panoramic view.
Let a friendly mongoose lead you along a woodland trail.
Many of them end on a plateaux high in the sky,
offering panoramic views of white beaches, emerald cays,
and turquoise waters.

There are tours of the National Park by safari bus or jeep,
and you'll find the drivers take a special pride in the
beauty of St. John. One well known taxi personality is
Miss Lucy Smith, her wagon can be identified by cow's horns
entwined with flowers on the hood. (Due to her Popularity
you must Book with her by reservation). There is a standard
rate for all tours, with stops at key observation points.
Island guides will charm you with ancient folklore and authentic
knowledge of the island.

You'll also see glimpses of abandoned 18th-century
sugar plantations, especially along the Reef Bay trail.
And you can even visit one--Estate Annaberg.

Ideal for beach lovers, Caneel Bay offers seven secluded
beaches - Honeymoon Beach, Caneel Beach, Little Caneel Beach,
Paradise Beach, Scott Beach, Turtle Bay Beach, and the
Hawk's Nest Beach. The resort is set on its own peninsula and
also surrounded by both the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

There are many different things to do here while on your
beach vacation, including snorkeling, nature walks, hiking,
sailing, kayaking in the sea, wind surfing, scuba diving,
and swimming. You can also order a private massage,
take lessons in watercolor, or just sneak away for a picnic.
The resort also offers you a fitness center and 11 outdoor
courts for tennis.

The resort of Caneel Bay offers 166 guest rooms and cottages
furnished with hand crafted furniture, woven fabrics,
natural wood, and native stone. The guest rooms also
offer patios and balconies that overlook the beaches
or resort gardens.

You can dine in several restaurants and bars that range
from fine dining to casual meals. The restaurants include
the Turtle Bay Estate House, Beach Terrace, The Equator,
Starlight Terrace, and the Caneel Bay Bar.

For those who are looking to work on their beach vacation,
Caneel Bay offers a business center complete with computers,
high speed internet access, printers, data ports, and even
telephones that offer free local calling.

Offering you everything for vacation bliss, Caneel Bay is one
place you'll be glad you found.