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[ON LOCATION] GIANNA WYATT UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DECK A blend of metropolitan luxury and island adventure It’s all about the perfect location when it comes to a successful incentive meeting. The USVI offers the perfect setting to enhance your group’s productivity and inspiration. The combination of luxury venues, top-tier meeting hotels and adventurous group activities make for successful group takeaways. There’s no U.S. passport required and it’s only 1,100 miles southeast of Miami. We touched down in St. Thomas to experience the luxury and adventure in the USVI. LOCAL LUXURY From the moment you land, you’re engulfed in the island atmosphere. The cool breeze, turquoise waters and sweet aromas take you in and relax the whole group. The landscape is mountainous with the emerald waters that peek out between the large bushels of green and palms. To begin our evening my group and I made our way down a narrow stone staircase at Villa Norbu, a private waterfront home in St. Thomas. Our welcome reception was on a 1,500sf mosaic stone terrace. The staff greeted us with champagne that we sipped while enjoying the green and blue shades of Loveland Bay. Chef Taj Siwatu, one of the island’s top sushi chefs, prepared a modern sushi pizza and homemade California rolls while a Spanish guitarist serenaded the crowd. The estate is placed at Devil’s Triangle of the Mahogany Run Golf course with perfect views of the 13th and 14th holes. The vibe is extremely magical upstairs with a deep hot tub, wooden deck and plush couches. The lighting is romantic, the orchid aroma fills the air and the sound of the waves calms the whole group. The spectacular views and tranquil vibe really surprised the crowd. It was magnificent. “It’s such a beautiful and relaxing place,” says owner Alain Brin. “We host receptions by the bar or on the terrace and dinners on the deck. It’s gorgeous at sunset.” Premier Destination Services in St. Thomas assists planners in booking the villa for groups up to 50 pax. Dinner was served at the nearby Old Stone Farmhouse along the beautiful St. Thomas’ Mahogany Run golf course. The 200-year-old plantation farmhouse was restored into a 120-seat dining space serving fresh, sustainable seafood and prime meats. The stone walls, wood fixtures and white linens in the dining room make for a warm place for groups to gather. Chef Tony May invites the group into the kitchen, where we add our signature to the walls of visitor autographs dating back several years. Chef May describes the U-6 scallops, kangaroo and prime beef servings that are offered as a main course. I chose the scallops that chef paired with fresh herbs and polenta. As our group sat around three rectangular tables lit by low candlelight, we felt the cool breeze and a rain shower on the exterior. “We are blessed with so many dining options in the USVI, but this is a truly unique experience,” says Thomas Hoffman, CEO of Premier Destination Services. “We love to customize anything for a group that is different and special to the particular area.” 64 | prevue magazine 64-67_USVI.indd 64 9/4/13 9:54 AM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Prevue September-October 2013

Planner's Pick: Orlando
Fresh Meets: Omni Nashville
Bureau Buzz: Puerto Rico
Good Business: Prevue Visionary Awards
Sea Shores: Crystal Cruises
Innovation & Inspiration
On Location: GMIC 2013, Chicago
Special Section: The West USA
Green Luxury
On Location: Club Med Rio Das Pedras
On Location: La Playa, Naples, FL
Stockholm
Korea
On Location: US Virgin Islands
On Location: Starwood New Orleans
Torchbearers 2013
On Location: Westin Snowmass/Aspen
On Location: Paradisus, Dominican Republic
Check Out: Christchurch, New Zealand

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