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1st Visit to Elysian Beach Resort (by John "Jack" M.):

This is our first visit to the Elysian last October 08 and was very impressed with the facility. Our studio was large and had a spiral staircase to a second bedroom although there was a murphy bed on the ground floor. We had two belconies which overlooked the beautiful bay. The room had all the facilities we needed and we only ate out one meal a day due to the cooking facilities. A short walk down a hill led us to the huge swimming pool, two restaurants and beach where snorkel gear and boats were rented. The one restaurant is well known and we met the mayor of Red Hook there who arranged for us to have the best lobster dinners we have ever had in Red Hook. Later that evening the mayor was meeting the Govenor at the Ellysian Restaurant. Does that tell you something about the reputation and quality of the restaurant?

We rented a car, which I recommend to avoid expensive taxis, and drove to Red Hook and took a Ferry to St. John most of which is a national park and has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world there. The staff arranged a discount snorkel trip for a day around the island and St. John and the snorkeling was wonderful. Another day we visited the famous Coral facility and watched the staff feed the rays and went under water in their tower. We wanted to snuba but didn't have the time. One of the last days the staff arranged a sunset cruise on a large sailboat. The food and drinks were great but unfortunately we had a little rain but it didn't dampen the group's enthusiasm.

I highly recommend readers to visit this American Paradise. You won't regret it.

Dr. Jack McInroy Denver, CO