St. Croix's Buccaneer resort takes a bow on a momentous 65th anniversary with Two "world's best" awards, new six-bedroom beach enclave, free activity package, 20 percent room discounts through Dec. 15

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix's Buccaneer resort announces the addition of a six-bedroom beach enclave, a free activity and amenity package, 20 percent room discounts, and two of the travel industry's most prestigious resort awards, culminating the resort's year-long 65th anniversary.

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The six-bedroom Buccaneer Beach House on Whistle Point debuts January 4, 2013. Located a stroll from the 340-acre resort and surrounded by sea and gardens, The Beach House comprises a two-bedroom main house with a full kitchen and a living room; a master suite villa with a sitting area and bedroom; a two-bedroom cottage, and a one-bedroom cottage with a kitchen. The Buccaneer Beach House can comfortably accommodate family reunions, wedding parties and corporate retreats. Smaller families, singles and couples can choose the main house, master suite or cottages separately. Guests at The Buccaneer Beach House at Whistle Point enjoy all The Buccaneer's services and amenities.

20 percent room discounts extended through Dec. 15

To cap its successful 65th anniversary, The Buccaneer is extending its 20 percent room discount through Dec. 15, with discounted rates starting at $288 per night for a Great House Ocean View room. Guests who stay at least five nights in a luxury beachfront Doubloons room through Dec. 15 ($488 per night) receive a complimentary two-person "Buccaneer Treasures" amenity and activity package, which includes: a two-day car rental or guided island tour of St. Croix's historic landmarks and nature attractions; a welcome in-room amenity; and a choice, per person, of a 25-minute spa treatment, 18 holes of golf, three hours of tennis, or a sunset sail. For Doubloons' stays of seven or more nights, guests receive a $100 dining credit applied to the room.

Buccaneer wins Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler "world's best" awards in 2012

In September 2012, The Buccaneer was rated the number-one family resort in the U.S.V.I. by Travel + Leisure magazine's 2012 World's Best Awards readers' survey. In the same survey, readers named the resort fourth best Caribbean-wide. In October 2012, The Buccaneer was named one of the top 30 resorts in the Caribbean by readers of Conde Nast Traveler in its annual Best in the World awards. With just 144 rooms and suites, the legendary Buccaneer resort offers the warm, personal service of a boutique hotel, situated on 340 acre beachfront estate of gardens, walking trails and gold greens. Room and suites are located in the signature pink Great House, on two of three beaches, and on ridges overlooking the sea, 18-hole golf course and award-winning tennis center. Two swimming pools, three restaurants and a lounge, a spa and fitness center, and a designer boutique enhance the ambiance of a self-contained destination resort. The Buccaneer is recognized by the National Trust as a Historic Hotel of America, and is a partner in Stash Hotel Rewards, offering free nights at independent hotels throughout the United States.

For more information and reservations visit TheBuccaneer.com or call 800-255-3881.
The Buccaneer Fall 2012 Newsletter

SOURCE The Buccaneer Hotel