FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2001
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS UPDATE 
pring Charteryacht Show Concludes After Impressive Weekend 
The Virgin Islands Charteryacht League (VICL) recently hosted its semiannual charteryacht show on
May 3-6, at St. Thomas' Crown Bay Marina. More than 30 charter yachts participated in the show. The 10th Annual Spring Charteryacht Show was designed to familiarize established brokers, travel agents and
other professionals who wish to become charter yacht brokers with USVI-based yachts and their crews so they may effectively sell charter yacht vacations. Participants engaged in three days of "get-acquainted
receptions," viewing yachts on the docks and other exciting activities. For more information about the upcoming semiannual charteryacht shows, call (340) 774-3944, or (800) 524-2061. The V.I. Charteryacht
League's new Web site (www.vicl.org) provides interested travelers with an array of online information that makes planning a charter yacht vacation simple, including a sample itinerary, virtual yacht tours, a
sample menu, answers to frequently asked questions and more. USVI Tourism Department Celebrates National Tourism Week
The USVI Tourism Department is celebrating the 18th Annual Celebration of National Tourism Week, May 6-12, 2001. "The annual observance of National Tourism Week
encourages communities, state tourism offices, and travel and tourism industry leaders to tell the story of tourism," said Acting Commissioner of Tourism Pamela C. Richards.
"The observance promotes a wider understanding of travel and tourism as an industry that is vital to the economic and social well being. In the territory, we will combine the
national theme, "Tourism Works for America" with a local theme of "Tourism: Our Culture Recognized; Our Culture Realized," which will be introduced during the series of
related scheduled programs." Events such as the "Tourism Open House" and "Tourism Speaking out in Schools" will be held daily on St. Croix and St. Thomas. For more
information please contact the department directly at (340) 774-8784. Renaissance Grand Beach, Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star's Summer Packages
Get ready for your sun, sand, and summer savings at Renaissance Grand Beach Resort and Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Beach Resorts in St. Thomas.
The three resorts are each offering a "Sand Dollars Bonus" package with a four-night minimum stay, for travel between June 1 and October 31 and features affordable rates
on ocean view accommodations and a value-added resort credit of $200. Resort credits can be used at select restaurants and other food and beverage outlets and are
issued on a one-per-stay basis. Rates for the "Sand Dollars Bonus" package start from $125 at Renaissance Grand Beach Resort, and $145 at Marriott Frenchman's Reef &
Morning Star Beach Resorts (per night, based on double occupancy and subject to availability). For more information or to make reservations, please call 800-421-8188
for the Renaissance Grand Beach Resort or 800-223-6388 for the Marriott Frenchman's Reef or Morning Star Beach Resorts on St. Thomas. 13th Annual St. Croix Half Ironman Triathlon Attracts More Than 850
Competitors
The St. Croix Half Ironman Triathlon, held on Sunday, May 6, 2001, featured a 1.2-mile (two kilometers) swim from the beach at Hotel on the Cay to the dock at Fort
Christiansvaern. From there, participants mounted their bikes for a challenging but scenic 35-mile (55 kilometers) bike race, past coral bays and sugar mills, and finally to
the infamous hill known as "The Beast." The 7.4 miles (12 kilometers) run along country roadsides ended in downtown Christiansted. This year, Ryan Bolten (USA) finished
first, and Joanna Zieger (USA) finished first for the women. The Triathlon serves as a qualifier for other prestigious international events such as the Ironman World Triathlon.
For more information about the St. Croix International Triathlon and the St. Croix Sprint Triathlon, call Project St. Croix at (340) 773-4470, or visit the Web site at www.stcroixtriathlon.com.Wyndham Sugar Bay's Spontaneous Family Travel Package
Wyndham Sugar Bay Beach Club & Resort has developed a package for the busy
family whose vacation has evolved into a series of frequent, shorter trips throughout the year. Parents and children alike will be able to enjoy activities and amenities targeted
to them. From water activities to dance lessons, families will be able to easily enjoy a quick St. Thomas getaway, providing a welcome break from their busy lifestyles. For
more information or to make reservations at this St. Thomas resort, call 800-WYNDHAM or visit
www.wyndham.com.
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