La Dolce Vita

About Point Pleasant

La Dolce Vita is located in the beautiful and quiet resort of Point Pleasant, on the northeast side of St-Thomas, 9 miles from the airport and 6 miles from Charlotte Amalie. Red Hook, where ferry service brings you to St-John and other Islands is only 3 miles to the east of La Dolce Vita. Relax on Pineapple Beach, adjacent to our shoreline, or discover the secluded Sugar Beach at the end of the nature trail in our 15-acre island preserve located on Water Bay. Tennis court, a well equipped gym, three intimate pools and sun decks are nestled among the lush hillside, hidden high above the horizon.
You will enjoy Jack's Bight restaurant located right by the water. Our new restaurant opened on January 19th 2012.
Watch the sun rise over the bay while you are having breakfast on your balcony. Point Pleasant is the perfect romantic hideaway.

HOW TO GET TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

Visiting by Air from Canada and the United States

There are two major airports in the Virgin Islands; the Cyril E. King Airport(STT) on St. Thomas and the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix.
Non-stop and connecting service from the US mainland to St. Thomas and St. Croix are available. Some flights make connections in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Flights on inter-island carriers can be made from San Juan to St. Thomas and St. Croix and between islands.

If you need to transfer flights, plan for 2 hours between connections in case of flight delays.
There is always a connection in the United States when flying from Canada.

I recommand choosing flights with only one connection whenever possible. This will make your trip much more pleasant.

DEPARTING FROM:

Toronto and Montreal:

About 8,5 hours including connections.

Miami, Florida: 2.5 hours

New York, New York: 4 hours

San Francisco, California: 10 hours

San Juan, Puerto Rico: 30 minutes

*These are approximate times and are for reference only.

MAJOR AIRLINES SERVICING THE USVI:

American Airlines

Continental Airlines

Delta Airlines

United Airlines

US Airways

Fly to Puerto Rico from the US mainland and make a connection from Puerto Rico to St. Thomas or to St. Croix.

Visit St. Croix from St. Thomas in minutes or visit other neighboring islands. The seaplane service is fun and very professional

Cruise Ship

St. Thomas is a popular cruise ship destination. St. Croix also accommodates cruise ships and St. John receives a few cruise ship calls. A cruise visit to the Virgin Islands is an excellent way to get a taste of what the islands offer!

HISTORIC SITES TO VISIT IN ST-THOMAS

St. Thomas has a number of historic buildings and sights that will take you back in time. You'll marvel at the Danish architecture found in Charlotte Amalie: well-preserved old warehouses, public buildings, military structures and churches. The island also has its share of modern-day attractions, including a sleek tramway that offers riders breathtaking views of the harbor and town. In the countryside, you can stop at various lookout points and gaze out upon tropical isles and sapphire seas.

A Tour of Charlotte Amalie:
No visit to St. Thomas would be complete without exploring Charlotte Amalie. Fascinating architecture, beautiful houses of worship and intriguing museums are just some of the things to discover while walking through its narrow streets. Many of the buildings used as shops today where once the warehouses of pirates!

99 Steps:
Rising steeply from the east side of Hotel 1829 are the famous steps leading to Government House. The bricks used to construct the steps were originally brought from Denmark as ballast in the holds of sailing ships.

Government House:
It houses the offices of the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. This neoclassical white brick-and-wood building, with a typical red roof and intricate ironwork, commands a magnificent view of the town and harbor. Government House was erected in 1867 as a meeting place for the Danish Colonial Council; it was renovated in 1994.

Paradise Point Tramway:
this comfortable and state-of-the-art aerial tramway will take you on a 700-foot, scenic ascent to Paradise Point, one of the best lookouts on St. Thomas, where you can enjoy panoramic views of colorful sunsets, cruise ships, harbor sailboats, seaplanes, downtown Charlotte Amalie, and neighboring islands.

St. Thomas Synagogue:
This is one of the most historically interesting and best preserved buildings on St. Thomas. The Western Hemisphere's second-oldest synagogue, this temple was constructed in 1833 by Sephardic Jews. The original structure was built in 1796. Since some of the earliest Danish settlers were Jewish, the temple played an important role in the spiritual life of the colony. A fire destroyed the first synagogue in 1804, and the second was dismantled to make room for a larger third, which also burned. In keeping with the Sephardic tradition, the floor of the current structure is covered with sand, symbolizing the ancient flight of the Jewish people out of Egypt and across the desert.

Blackbeard's Castle:
Originally called Fort Skytsborg, this tower was once the stronghold of the notorious pirate Edward Teach, commonly known as "Blackbeard." Don't confuse this structure with Bluebeard's Castle on the eastern edge of town.

Fort Christian:
The impressive red fort on the Charlotte Amalie waterfront was built in the 1600's to defend the harbor and settlement. Today it houses a museum.

Grand Hotel:
Built in 1841, it is an excellent example of 19th-century architecture. It has recently been renovated, including restoration of many original features and expansion of the shopping area. It is no longer a hotel.

Market Square:
On the west end of downtown Main Street is Market Square, where African slaves were once sold to the highest bidder. The auction blocks have been roofed, and now the square serves as an open-air produce market. Saturday is the busiest day, but just about any day has its share of local color and excitement.

Bluebeard's Castle:
Overlooking Charlotte Amalie, this old outpost of Fort Christian is rumored to have once been a haven for the pirate "Bluebeard."

MountainTop:
The signs pointing the way to MountainTop will lead you along Route 33 to the summit of St. Peter Mountain, where you'll find more sensational panoramas. Fifteen hundred feet above sea level, MountainTop is a popular rest stop and shopping area and claims to be the original home of the banana daiquiri.

Drake's Seat:
Overlooks more than 100 Virgin Islands spread out where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean. According to legend, British privateer Sir Francis Drake watched the ships passing through what is now called Drake's Passage from this point.

West Indian Company Dock:
This is where the cruise ships come in to port and is also the location of Havensight Mall, a large shopping area that can be quite crowded when there are a number of cruise ships in port.

ABOUT THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND ST-THOMAS

It is both foreign and familiar. Exotic flowers with such delightful names as Clashie Melashi and Jump Up and Kiss Me grow next to fast-food restaurants and supermarkets. The scent of jasmine and frangipani fill the air, and Hollywood movies fill the television screens.

Welcome to the United States Virgin Islands, the "American Paradise," a unique blend of island magic and American practicality. A truly topical paradise belonging to the U.S. which stills retains a lot of its cultural history and customs. Once under the rule of seven different countries it has been most recently (up to 1916) influenced by Danish rule. One example; we still drive on the left!

St. Thomas has been a port which has seen millions of visitors over the past 300 years. The community has learned to cater to the tourist trade with many offerings of watersports, restaurants, shopping and tropical resorts and hotels.

Just a few miles off the east end of St. Thomas, only a 15 minute ferry ride away, lies the island of St. John.
With two thirds of the island being under the supervision of the U. S. National Park it remains one of the most pristine of the three Virgins.

St. Thomas combines the natural beauty of the islands with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is one of the mostbeautiful harbors in the world and the most visited port in the Caribbean. Elegant dining, exciting nightlife, and world-class duty-free shopping are abundant in Charlotte Amalie. The city's reputation as the shopping mecca of the Caribbean draws visitors from all over the region and around the world. A mountainous island, St. Thomas offers stunning vistas in almost every direction. While Charlotte Amalie is full of energy, St. Thomas also provides natural wonders such as the indescribably beautiful Magens Bay and stunning views of the Caribbean from 1,500 feet above sea level. Drake's Seat is particularly famous for its vistas.Sports and activities are abundant on St. Thomas. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the George and Tom Fazio-designed Mahogany Run course. St. Thomas is also well known for its world-class yachting and sportfishing.

La Dolce Vita

About the condo

View from our balcony

Breakfast on the balcony

Living room

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Dining area

Fully equipped kitchen

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St-Thomas, US Virgin Islands

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La Dolce Vita in Point Pleasant Resort

About Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant Resort entrance

Point Pleasant resort

Snorkel at Sugar Beach

Ocean level pool

Middle pool

Upper pool

View from our balcony

Other view from our balcony

Other view from our balcony

Hummingbird on our balcony

Trail in our resort next to the water

Trail in our resort next to the water

Trail in our resort next to the water

Trail in our resort next to the water

Flamboyant tree in our resort

Beautiful vegetation in our resort

Next to our condo

Breathtaking view from our Resort

Lindquist Beach

Snorkeling at Lindquist Beach

Snorkeling at Coki Beach

Snorkeling at Coki Beach

Mile long Magens Bay Beach

Beautiful Magens Bay Beach

Spectacular view of Trunk Bay on St-John's

The Virgin Islands

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Point Pleasant Resort

POINT PLEASANT RESORT........RED ROOFS

UNSPOILED NATURAL BEACH LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM LA DOLCE VITA

Cruise ship in Charlotte Amalie

ST-THOMAS USEFUL LINKS

Charlotte Amalie

RESTAURANTS

MORNINGSTAR CHARTER

Morningstar Sailing charter right from Jack's Bight restaurant in our resort

Jester Sailing Adventures

JESTER SAILING ADVENTURES

Dream Catcher

ACTIVITIES IN ST-THOMAS

News paper online

UNDER WATER ADVENTURES

SEARCH FOR AIRFARES

HOW TO GET TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

BLUE BEARD'S CASTLE

HISTORIC SITES TO VISIT IN ST-THOMAS

ABOUT THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND ST-THOMAS