Submitted: February 29, 2004
Stayed: February 2004
February 29, 2004We have been home three weeks, and we are still reliving our moments of the wedding, St. Thomas and our stay at Casa Bougainvillea. Our daughter Meghann was married at the Marriott on Saturday, January 31st.The Marriott was a short twenty minute drive from the Casa, but given the proximity of the Ritz we might have considered holding the wedding there had we known its location beforehand. With that said, it is hard to find fault with anything the fine folks at the Marriott provided. The ceremony took place on the south side overlooking the water, and everything went as planned. The grounds and setting were beautiful.A lively cocktail and dinner reception followed on the north side deck. The food was excellent, and generous portions were served. The harbor and Charlotte Amalie offered a scenic backdrop for the occasion, and at least three or four cruise ships must have pulled out that evening. We had a spectacular sunset, too.Super Bowl Sunday gave everyone a chance to unwind. We had a houseful - my wife and daughter, mother, two brothers, sister-in-law, and three nieces. We did not feel cramped, though. The place is great for couples or large groups. The two downstairs apartments eliminate lots of confusion. I must say that even with all the day trips (St. John, St. Croix, Mahogany Run) that the best time spent was just loafing around Casa-B. The nights were even better. We enjoyed the garden gazebo as we looked out at the island lights. There we had some rum drinks and smoked some fine cigars. For added entertainment we brought out the boom box from one of the apartments and played some of our favorite CD’s, which we brought along. I still have Bob Marley reggae tunes dancing in my head.We would like to return some day, and perhaps without the added expense of a wedding, we might get back sooner than we think. Great value. Lots of fun. Jerry WalshMarlborough, CT
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