FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2001
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS UPDATE
USVI Dept. of Tourism and Warner
Bros./LooneyTunes.com Launch 2nd Cartoon
This week marks the third week of the major co-operative
marketing initiative with the United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Warner Bros. Online's launch of www.looneytunes.com, the site where the first new Looney
Tunes cartoons created in more than 30 years can be found. "Toon Marooned," a parody of the "Survivor" series, features nine of the classic Looney Tunes characters on the imaginary
island of "Festeroon" in 10 interactive episodes that will be rolled out every other week for 20 weeks. The second "Toon Marooned" cartoon was released this week beginning with a
beautiful advertisement for the USVI. Additional USVI mentions are also present such as a beach scene with Bugs Bunny and a directional sign in the background pointing
toward St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas and Water Island. Visitors who log on to www.looneytunes.com have the opportunity to win a USVI vacation getaway for eight people. For more information, call (800) 372-USVI, or log on to www.looneytunes.com.
Water Island's Providence Point Cottage
and Villa Apartments Offers Summer Special
Water Island, "the fourth U.S. Virgin Island," offers a unique option for vacation
accommodations. Providence Point Cottage and Villa Apartments on Water Island announces the completion of their new swimming pool. In addition to ocean swimming
and snorkeling, Providence Point now offers a fresh-water swimming pool in a spectacular location on the end of Providence Point, Water. To celebrate, Providence
Point is offering a 20% discount on all weekly visits from now through Thanksgiving. A free Water Island bike tour for two also is included (a $100 value). Providence Point
Cottage and Villas is perfect for families. For more information or to make reservations visit
www.water-island.com.Maho Bay Camps and Arawak Expeditions
Invite Travelers to Experience a St. John Adventure
For the ultimate outdoor vacation in the most beautiful settings imaginable, travelers to the USVI should visit Maho Bay Camps and take advantage of their St. John Adventure
Week package. Included are seven nights lodging, all meals, two days of kayaking, two days of mountain biking, and two days of scuba diving. PADI certification is also
available at an additional charge. Prices for this year-round package are $1125 per person for the summer, and $1295 per person during the winter season. For more information or to make reservations call (800) 238-8687.
LeLoLay Puertorican Cuisine & Café
Offers Authentic Latin Food of the Caribbean
LeLoLay Puertorican Cuisine & Café located on St. Thomas has opened its doors to
USVI residents and visitors and offers a unique experience of authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine. A wide variety of native foods are served ranging from breakfast foods such as
revoltillo (scrambled eggs) to ravo-asado (broiled turkey). Lelolay is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m., with music throughout the night. For more information or to make reservations call (340) 714-0082. |
