Marriott Opens first phase of St. Thomas Timeshare Resort

Marriott Vacation Club International opened the first phase of the Marriott Frenchman’s Cove, its first timeshare resort on St. Thomas.

The multimillion-dollar project, which is adjacent to the 504-room Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Beach Resort, sits on 13 waterfront acres and will eventually include 220 two- and three-story units in seven buildings for owners and nightly rental guests.

The first phase, totaling 28 villas, features an infinity pool, an activities building and a fitness center. A health club, pool bar and grill will be added this spring.

Later this summer, the resort will add another 30 two-bedroom villas; the project is tentatively scheduled to be completed by 2011, although the timeline depends upon the pace of time share purchases. Each villa is designed to reflect the destination’s Danish heritage and colonial influence.