Located in a dramatic setting where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, The Preserve at Botany Bay will be located 15 minutes away from the Cyril E. King International Airport in St. Thomas, with regular flights connecting the tropical island to the United States.

Guests of the world-class luxury resort will enjoy several beaches, secluded coves, a pristine coral reef and a nature conservancy, fine dining restaurants and a beach club as well as Jumeirah's signature Talise Wellness spa.

Jumeirah will manage Jumeirah Botany Bay Resort, a five-star boutique hotel of 84 rooms, spread over nine graceful buildings in an intimate and secluded setting.

Scheduled to open in 2011, the 400-acre resort will also include 30 fractional residences, 30 whole ownership villas and up to 20 grand estates. These serviced residences will be managed by Jumeirah Living, combining the luxury of a prestige hotel with all the privacy and comforts of home.

This management agreement with Timbers Resorts is a key addition to Jumeirah’s rapidly growing portfolio of luxury properties.

The island of St. Thomas has been inhabited for over 2,500 years and the area features extensive pre-Colombian artefacts; the developers worked with a team of scientists to preserve the most sensitive aspects of the site and perform significant archaeological work.

In addition, the resort will respect responsible construction principles, with the use of solar power, protection of reef and coastal areas, a desalinisation plant and planted roofs, among other initiatives.

Jumeirah Botany Bay Resort will also contribute to the economic development of the island by creating jobs for the local population.

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About Timbers Resorts
Founded by developer David Burden, Timbers Resorts has surpassed its competitors by offering a unique combination of equity ownership, vacation-home lifestyle and high-end resort amenities at each of their Timbers Collection properties.  Designed for vacationers who want the best in luxury leisure, these properties provide personalized surroundings and services tailored to each resident’s tastes and preferences. The Timbers Collection is a group of small, private, luxury resort properties in the world’s most sought-after ski, golf, beach and scenic countryside locations. Owned, developed and operated by Timbers Resorts, these exclusive destinations combine hassle-free second-home ownership with the services and amenities of a five-star hotel. Current properties in the Timbers Collection include One Steamboat Place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; The Preserve at Botany Bay on St. Thomas in the U.S.V.I.; Castello di Casole in Tuscany, Italy; The Rocks Luxury Residence Club in Scottsdale, Arizona; Esperanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; The Timbers Club in Snowmass, Colorado; and now The Orchard at The Carneros Inn in Napa Valley.

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