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St Croix Hotel Reopens After $2.5 Million Renovation, Plans Casino

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - February 18, 2016

New life in Christiansted

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor

St. Croix’s historic Hotel Caravelle has just reopened after a $2.5 million renovation.

The property has also announced plans to open a casino which it says is slated to open this year.

Improvements at the waterfront boutique in the capital of Christiansted include new furnishings and décor in all 43 rooms, and a revamp of the lobby, front desk and pool areas.

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The redesign, which began in September 2015, was completed by architect Myrvang and his interior designer wife, Josie, who conceived the hotel’s new contemporary-tropical esthetic.

Their collaboration features the work of Crucian artists, including Don Diddam’s photography and textiles by Debbie Sun.

“Caravelle has been a landmark for the past 50 years,” stated Sid Kalmans of Hotel Caravelle. “With these incredible renovations, an amazing team and a great community, we are looking forward to another incredible 50 years of welcoming guests to St. Croix.”

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