The family owned Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas is a flip-flop casual, fun resort where everyone knows your name. The property boasts 62 true beachfront rooms, and is recognized by Frommers as one of the “World’s 10 Best Beachfront Hotels.”

Activities include complimentary non-motorized water sports, scuba diving, catamaran sails, two oceanfront restaurants and nightly entertainment at Iggies, one of the Caribbean’s best beach bars.

Bolongo is participating in Travel Agent Appreciation Month in September, offering 3 nights complimentary for 2 on the European Plan Oceanview room. The rest of the time the rates are:

European Plan, Oceanview room:
Through August 31: $160 per night + 17% tax/resort fee and $10 energy surcharge
September 1-October 31: $148.50 per night + 17% tax/resort fee and $10 energy surcharge
November 1 – December 22: $160 per night + 17% tax/resort fee and $10 energy surcharge

All Inclusive, Oceanview room:
Through August 31: $401.20 per night + $10 energy surcharge
September 1-October 31: $374.00 per night + $10 energy surcharge
November 1 – December 22: $401.20 per night + $10 energy surcharge

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, www.bolongobay.com