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There's no reason to delay planning your Caribbean vacation another day, as the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced two cost-saving promotions for travelers seeking an authentic, intimate Caribbean vacation experience.

Sizzlin’ Sampler Package

Vacationers can really stretch their dollars with the Sizzlin’ Sampler package. The package includes a complimentary fourth night, $300 air credit, $50

worth of certificates for attractions, a $50 dining certificate and a $500 coupon booklet containing retail special offers. The Sizzlin’ Sampler is valid for bookings made now through October 15, 2009* for travel between until October 31, 2009, and is based on a four-night minimum stay.

“Even in the current economic environment, we’re finding that consumers still want to get away for vacation, provided they can take advantage of a high value offer,” said Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty. “The Sizzlin’ Sampler offers $1,200 in real value for our visitors, per package, enhancing the existing appeal of our duty-free shopping, award-winning beaches and cultural activities.”

he Buccaneer, Carambola Beach Resort & Spa, Chenay Bay Beach Resort, Club St. Croix, Colony Cove, Company House Hotel, Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort, Frederiksted Hotel, Hibiscus Beach Resort, Holger Danske Hotel, Hotel Caravelle, King Christian Hotel, Sand Castle on the Beach and The Palms at Pelican Cove

St. Thomas: Anchorage Beach Resort, Best Western Carib Beach, Best Western Emerald Beach; Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, Crystal Cove, Marriott Frenchman’s Reef, Pavilions and Pools, Point Pleasant Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, Sapphire Beach Resort, Sapphire Village, Secret Harbour Beach Resort, Windward Passage Hotel and Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa

The Sizzlin' Sampler applies to new bookings only. Reservations for this promotion can be made through a number of tour operators, including Apple Vacations, BookIt.com, Certified Vacations Group, CheapCaribbean, Classic Vacations, Costco Travel, Enjoy Vacations, Expedia Inc., Island Resort Tours, Libgo Travel, The Mark Travel Corporation, MLT Vacations, Orbitz Worldwide, Pleasant Holidays, Total Vacations, Travel Impressions, Travelocity, US Airways Vacations and Vacation Express.

Inntimate Treasures Promotion

A second option is the Inntimate Treasures promotion, highlighting the small hotels of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas.

The package includes $50 in attractions and activity coupons, and a $50 dining certificate along with an eco-friendly, USVI-branded gift bag that includes a bottle of Cruzan Rum, and a USVI-branded t-shirt. The Inntimate Treasures package is valid for bookings made now through October 15, 2009* for travel through October 31, 2009, and is based on a four-night minimum stay.

Travelers taking advantage of this package will be able to experience the benefits of staying in a smaller hotel, including:

• The ability to build a relationship with a small hotel owner

• Local insights into “off the beaten path” activity and sightseeing recommendations

• “Home-cooked” meals

• Personalized service

• Intimate experience

Hotels participating in the Inntimate Treasures promotion include:

St. John: Coconut Coast Villas, Estate Concordia Preserve and Harmony Studios

St. Croix: Arawak Bay: The Inn at Salt River, Carrington’s Inn, Club St. Croix and Colony Cove (Antilles Resorts), Company House Hotel, Frederiksted Hotel, Hibiscus Beach Resort, Holger Danske Hotel, Hotel Caravelle, Hotel on the Cay, King Christian Hotel, The Palms at Pelican Cove, Sand Castle on the Beach, Tamarind Reef Hotel and Villa Greenleaf

St. Thomas: At Home in the Tropics Bed & Breakfast, Galleon House, The Green Iguana, The Inn at Villa Olga, Miller Manor Hotel & Guesthouse, Pavilions and Pools (Antilles Resorts), Pineapple Village Villas, Sapphire Village, Crystal Cove and Watergate

Water Island: Virgin Islands Campgrounds

The Inntimate Treasures package applies to new bookings only. Reservations can be made through any travel agent or by visiting the “Where to Stay” section on VisitUSVI.com. Here, travelers can link directly to the properties’ websites, many of which feature online reservations.

No Passport, No Problem…

For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to VisitUSVI.com. As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport for U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.