The Wheeler House will be giving away a free honeymoon
trip to one lucky couple who books their wedding with us by the end of the
summer. The owner of The Wheeler House, Lee Lusk, recently went on the exact trip that we will be giving away. After seeing and experiencing the island, it is his intention to send the happy couple on an unforgettable honeymoon to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean sea.
Lee has painted a picture of this beautiful island get-away
that can potentially be yours if you book with us by September. This is merely
a description of Lee's trip to the island and all that it has to offer. If you are the winner
of this luxurious vacation, you will be provided with a map designed by Lee
himself to feature the spots you will not want to miss, a complete itinerary
(which is optional, of course), as well as flight and accommodations at the
Grande Bay Resort on St. John USVI (which is directly on the water at Cruz Bay) or possibly a surrounding resort, based on dates and availability.
The resort is one of the few areas with air conditioning on the island, has a
gym/fitness center, and is located in downtown. The room is equipped with
marble tile floors, granite counter tops, and a balcony overlooking the marina
in the bay.
The following is Lee’s description of his exotic and
extraordinary vacation to the island:
Local Restaurants and Night Life
“You can walk to everything you would ever want or need. We
walked to restaurants and bars that were made famous by Kenny Chesney and Zac
Brown. You cannot miss the ‘hole-in-the-wall’ restaurant, Woody’s, which is owned
by Kenny Chesney’s friend. There are several restaurants to choose from that
will not break your bank or exceed your budget. There is a line of restaurants
near the resort with $8 burgers, which is pretty affordable for island food.”
“If you’re going for the more luxurious and fancy-type of
food, some of the best Italian food I have ever had was at Café Roma. Another
place I enjoyed was Restaurant 360 (old Zo-Zo’s location), which was a very
nice restaurant with the best duck I’ve ever eaten. The duck sliders with
cucumber on top were delicious.”
“On Sundays and Thursdays, Mutu’s, a bar within the same
complex of the resort, has free drinks from 4pm-6pm. Also while you are there,
you have to go to Castaway’s- a rooftop bar with live music and karaoke almost
every night. You can never fail with Beach Bar, a bar near the resort, where
the tables are in the sand, the drinks are cheap, and the music is good. Across
the street from Woody’s restaurant is the famous bar, Across the Street, which
also features in-expensive drink specials.
If you don’t mind walking about 5 minutes, you can walk to
Mongoose Junction Shopping Center for shopping, good food, and a few bars.
There is a famous sandwich place called Deli-Grotto within the shopping center
that you don’t want to miss.” | |
| Solomon Beach |
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| The trail at Solomon Beach |
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| The View from the Hike at Solomon Beach |
The Beaches
“On the first day we hiked to Solomon Beach, which is about
a twenty-minute hike, but well worth it. Solomon Beach is known for it’s three
palm trees that have grown out in the ocean. This beach is the most remote
beach on the island, therefore, when you pass Deli-Grotto on the way stop in
and grab a sandwich for the hike. It is such a private beach that when we hiked
to it we were the only people there. At this beach, we snorkeled around a huge
rock and went to the neighboring beach where we found a hut that sold food but
did not sell alcohol. Therefore, we kept walking and went to the next beach
over, Caneel Bay, which is an all-inclusive resort where celebrities and
politicians stay when they visit the island. The food and drink at Caneel Bay
was very good, but very expensive."
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| Cinnamon Bay |
“There are restrooms, rentals for water sports, and lots of
people. Although it was crowded, a deer walked up 6 feet from us and one person
even saw a deer swimming in the ocean."
“The snorkeling was also extraordinary at this location. At
Cinnamon Bay, you can swim west around some rocks to a private beach called
Peter Bay, which is the location of a subdivision where there are multi-million
dollar homes in which politicians and celebrities own and the beaches are
private and exclusive.”
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| Cinnamon Bay |
"On the third day, we went to Maho Bay, which was about
a $10 taxi ride from the resort. What is nice about Maho is that the beach is
directly on the road, so there is no hiking involved. This particular bay is
famous for its snorkeling and sea turtle habitat. Within thirty seconds of
being in the water, we saw three lager-head turtles that were 3-4 feet in
length. Be sure to drag your feet so you don’t step on a stingray, because they
are everywhere. You also don’t want to forget your camera when you go to Maho
because of the underwater scenery."
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| Maho Bay |
"The next day we went to Hawksnest Bay. One mistake we made there was that we should not have brought our electronics along with us because next to Hawksnest Bay is Gimme Beach, which is the most gorgeous beach on the island. However, the only way to get to Gimme Beach is to go through Hawksnest and to swim around a rock. So, unless you want to leave your towel and electronics on Hawksnest- leave them at home."
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| Lee at Gimme Beach |
"Once you’re on Gimme Beach, there is a little driveway
that you can walk to catch a taxi back to the resort. There are grove trees
that have branches sticking out over the water, which gives you a place to hang
your belongings. There are beach chairs that you can sit in that are in the
shoreline. This place is SO worth the hassle it takes to get to it, so don’t be
discouraged. You MUST see it. This was my absolute favorite beach on the
island."
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| The swing featured in the music video for Zac Brown's Toes |
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| Trunk Bay at Sunset |
"On the final day we went to Trunk Bay, which is known for
its underwater snorkeling trail. If you’re daring enough, like myself, swim out
around the island and make a loop to see some exotic tropical fish and coral.
When you get to the front of the island where the lifeguard cannot see you, you
can climb the rocks and jump off into the 20-ft deep, crystal-clear water.”
“Overall, it was one of the coolest and prettiest places I
have ever been. I am so excited to be giving this trip to a couple getting
married at the Wheeler House. They will not be disappointed.”
~Lee Lusk, owner of The Wheeler House
Any couple who signs a contract at the Wheeler House for their dream wedding will be placed into a drawing to win this unbelievable trip to St. John USVI. The drawing will take place at the end of the summer. Do not miss out on this amazing opportunity! Call The Wheeler House at 770)402-1686 or email weddings@thewheelerhouse.net for more information.
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