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The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Enjoy a hazy Caribbean sunset as the entire sea smolders red orange pink and purple beneath your hilltop gaze. Hold the soft cheek of your lover in one hand and a tall, cold margarita in the other - this is what the magic of Island life is all about.

Located right above the fun filled, action-packed capital city of Charlotte Amalie, The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle promises to fulfill all of the quixotic romanticism that its very name suggests. Although it may not be the best place swashbuckling good time or that pirate party you always dreamed of hosting with you college buddies on some remote Caribbean Island, The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle is the perfect cozy hotel and resort destination for anyone seeking a wonderful romantic getaway for two.

And one could possible go so far as to ascribe the supercharged atmosphere here to the rich past of Blackbeard's Hill. Indeed, the history of this location is far from mundane. During the latter half of the 17th Century, the Dutch ruled the island of St. Thomas. As a symbol of his great colonial power at the time - and ostensibly for the practical purpose of creating a lookout tower intended to survey the turbulent waters for signs of approaching enemy fleets, one of the island governors had a castle tower here built. It was made out of carved stone. Interestingly, so the legend has it, the great Blackbeard was to reside in the very same tower just fifty years on after this.

But regardless of the story behind The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle, the great romantic potential of this place is the result of many factors, one the first which comes to mind being the exceptionally scenic location. Situated at a considerable elevation above the capital city of the U.S. Virgin Islands - Charlotte Amalie - The Inn tops the charts when it comes to ambience. In fact, I'd say that it's number one in all of the Caribbean, undoubtedly, at least among the Virgin Islands (from among both the U.S. Island and the British ones alike).

And we haven't even talked about the guest rooms yet! You'll find nothing lacking when it comes to the finest amenities and features that you desire in a romantic hotel destination. One of the most impressive aspects of the rooms here is their spaciousness. That is, of course, unless you choose a garden room. It's a budget option, and still worth it simply because of the charm and the great location of The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle.

Come stay at The Inn at Blackbeard's Castle. While you'll find its mailing address at the nondescript P.O. Box number of 6227, the actual hotel resort location is right on Blackbeard's Hill in the bustling city of Charlotte Amalie. You can call ahead for reservations by dialing (800) 344-5771 or alternatively you may call (340) 776-1234 when you get to the island. To find out more information, you may also want to visit their website at www.blackbeardscastle.com.

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See you on the Island, John "Big Hat" Walsh