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Set along 1,000 feet of sugar-white beach, this resort has brought gambling to the U.S. Virgin Islands. That fact seems to obscure its success as a place of barefoot elegance and a top resort property. The complex was built on the ruins of the former Grapetree Shores, which was wiped away by Hurricane Hugo. The Divi has both smoking and nonsmoking rooms available and opens onto a good beach. Accommodations feature oceanfront guest rooms and villa suites with views of the Caribbean. Rooms are good-sized and well equipped with full bathrooms and balconies. We prefer the accommodations on the ground floor because they are closer to the water's edge. The 20 villas across the street are about a 3-minute walk from the sands.

Amenities include: 2 restaurants; 2 bars; 2 freshwater pools; tennis court; health club; watersports equipment and programs; children's programs in winter; game room; concierge; car-rental desk; limited room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning.

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