If you are heading to the US Virgin Islands at any point then you might well want to break up your trip with a visit to a casino. Although sunbathing, heading to the beach and sipping cocktails or mocktails will be seen by many as a good way to spend your time, being able to pop along to a casino in order to place a few wagers can ensure that you get to do something else whilst you’re in the Caribbean.
Caravelle Casino is the ideal location for that, pulled back from the beach in the Christiansted area of the island and promising plenty of promotions, as well as a hotel in which to stay should you wish to remain onsite.
The Casino
At the start of 2015, CRG Holdings LLC bought Caravelle Hotel and partnered with VIGL Operations LLC in order to create a new hotel and casino complex for the US Virgin Islands. It shutdown straight away and then reopened a month later as a hotel alone, waiting for the casino licence to come through. It did in the April, with Caravelle Casino opening as the first legal gambling establishment in downtown Christiansted. The company developed over the years that followed, singing a 20-year licensing agreement with the Government of the US Virgin Islands to operate two horse tracks on the island, but the casino remained the crown jewell.
Slot Machines
If you want to get a sense of what to expect if you visit the casino then you should bear in mind that the parent company is B & B Amusement of Illinois LLC, which operates entertainment and gaming venues in both Illinois and Louisiana. In terms of what you’ll get on your visit to the casino in the US Virgin Islands, you’re looking at two venues within close proximity of each other that present you with the opportunity to have a flutter to your heart’s content. The main focus of the casino is slot machines, with the likes of Golden Eagle, Titanic, Super Monopoly and Sphinx 3D being the kind of slot games that you can play here.
Table Gaming
There are other forms of games available for your amusement, including video blackjack and electronic roulette. If you’re the sort of person that would like to be able to sit and play on progressive jackpot slot machines then you’re not going to be disappointed. There is also electronic bingo, meaning that there are numerous different gambling options available to you, even if the likes of live table games aren’t one of them. The casino also sees talented local musicians as well as visiting bands playing live music on a regular basis to ensure that your entertainment is all but guaranteed in between your gambling sessions.
The Resort
The most important thing to remember about the venue is that it isn’t just a casino. Whilst the casino takes centre stage, the presence of a hotel in the family means that you can enjoy some time spent outside of the gambling arena if you so choose to. Hotel Caravelle is located on the waterfront, promising you a boutique experience that is just minutes away from all of the various things that Christiansted has to offer. Based on the waterfront, the hotel allows you the chance to embrace the beauty of the island as well as take in the historical significance of the local area. Modernity and luxury blend together perfectly.
Room Amenities
With just 43 rooms available, you are sure to enjoy all of the experiences that you’d expect from a luxury trip in which your every need is catered to. You can book an ocean view room or a harbour view one, should you prefer to see the comings and goings of every day life on the island. The rooms are bright and spacious, boasting the likes of private baths, air conditioning and even satellite television. There is a sundeck that guests looking to top up their tan can use, being able to enjoy gorgeous views out at the same time as relaxing and unwinding in the perfect location in the heart of Christiansted.
Restaurant & Bars
Savor is the name of the restaurant where you will be able to enjoy all of the flavours of the Caribbean, whilst the bar promises cocktails that are to be supped and delighted upon at your convenience. If you consider yourself to be more of an active person then you might want to head to the pool, which isn’t the biggest but is a nice place to relax. Surrounded by tropical beauty, you can do a bit of sunbathing before jumping into the pool in order to cool down from the Caribbean heat. Whether you’re on a romantic getaway, a family holiday or even a solo trip, you’re sure to be pleased with the resort’s offering.
Outdoor Adventures
If you want something to do with your time on the US Virgin Islands then you will have a host of options. The more adventurous amongst you might wish to take part in some scuba diving, for example, whilst those that wish to see more of what the island has to offer can head on a safari tour. Seeing the sunrise at Point Udall is an experience not to be missed, or you can head to enjoy some of the amazing restaurants nearby. I you want to get out of the sun then you could tour the nearby rum distillery, or perhaps you’ll feel more at home in the Tropical Ten Pins Bowling Center. Whatever your vibe, there’ll be something to enjoy.