Little Gem Resorts, the family-owned hotel group behind the newest private island resort in the USVI, the Lovango Resort & Beach Club, was recently awarded two Michelin Keys within Michelin Guide’s second-ever hotel category. Lovango is the only resort in the USVI to receive two keys, a press release announced.
We are thrilled to be recognized with two keys by the Michelin Guide,” said owner Mark Snider of Little Gem Resorts, the family-owned group behind Lovango. “This award truly acknowledges the passion and excellence in hospitality that our team brings each day to our guests. The warmth of our team, combined with the majestic beauty of Lovango and the USVI territory, makes for the most authentic private island experience, and we are honored to share the stage with so many other beautiful properties on Michelin’s list.”
The Michelin Guide described Lovango as “unpretentiously stylish, tastefully luxe, and perfectly laid-back,” highlighting its “wild side of the Caribbean that’s increasingly hard to find.” The publication also praised the resort’s intimate, sustainable approach and noted its connection to Little Gem Resorts’ sister properties in Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, according to the press release.
Deputy Commissioner RoseAnne Farrington of the U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department congratulated the team, noting that the recognition reflects positively on the broader destination. “As a destination, we are proud of the work of our partners in the space who continue to elevate their product and showcase why the U.S. Virgin Islands is not just a premier place to visit, but also to invest and expand in,” she said. “Congratulations to the Little Gem and Lovango team on receiving the prestigious honor of two Michelin Keys.”
Located just a 10-minute boat ride from St. Thomas and St. John, Lovango is the only private island resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The resort offers one- and two-bedroom villas, treehouses, and glamping tents, all designed to blend into the island’s lush hillside and provide sweeping ocean views, the press release stated.
Guests can relax at Crescent Beach, enjoy poolside service and boutique shopping at the Beach Club, or dine waterfront with views of St. John. A complimentary ferry allows easy access to St. Thomas and St. John for hiking, beaches, and dining, the release stated.
Reservations can be made by calling 833-568-2646, emailing reservations@lovangovi.com, or booking online at lovangovi.com.
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