The Buccaneer

The Pros: Nice view from patio. Fridge & coffeemaker in room. Plenty of towels provided. Comfortable beds. Great breakfast (included). The Cons: The 1st night we (3 adults) were there, we spent coughing & sneezing. My husband checked the HVAC closet (outside on the patio) and the filter was filthy & the mold was disgusting. Asked to at least change the filter. The room was too small for 3 adults as the sofa bed is not full size/comfortable. On Xmas Eve, we went to the Mermaid Restaurant for their Grill night with entertainment. Anyone not seated in front of the beach, cannot see the entertainers. Our food took over an hour to arrive (keep in mind EVERYTHING was grilled). We all ordered asparagus with our meals - we each got 4 spears of limp asparagus. Sides of sauces did not come. It was expensive and horrible (we complained and were given the meal for free - kudos for that at least). Except for a lunch and of course the breakfast, we decided not to eat there again. There's no dive shop on site. We are not golfers or tennis players. I'm not interested in mani-pedicures or going to the spa (I can do all that at home). The access from the beach to the water is through a small cutout in the coral, but the water here is not what you expect due to the swell which brings in lots of seaweed. Pools are small and children were abundant so we spent our days away from the resort. I lived in St. Croix for 10 years - there's a reason why the locals call it "The Buck-a-Minute."