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The 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Has a Cover Resort

Where: North Shore Rd, St. John, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Turns out Caneel Resort shared the spotlight with Marisa Miller on the cover of Sports Illustrated's 2008 Swimsuit Issue, released today. Fashion photographer Raphael Mazzucco shot the cover back in October of 2007 when he and a bevvy of swimsuit models shacked up in Cottage #7 -- the original quarters of founder Laurence Rockefeller and still the resort's most requested accommodation -- for a twelve day shoot.

The St. John, U.S.V.I., which already boasts seven white-sand beaches, and Rockefeller roots, can now claim to be a SI cover resort.

Over on Jaunted, they have details on all the 2008 SI swimsuit shoot locations, mapped of course.

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Conception Moons Are Somehow, Someway Still Popular

Where: Great Cruz Bay,, St. John, Virgin Islands, U.S.

A while back, some marketing folk introduced the Conception Moon, aimed at getting couples who were trying for a baby to do it at a hotel instead of their bedroom. And to probably dupe the couples into thinking that your chances of conceiving a child were greater in a king-sized hotel bed.

Surely, this silly type of hotel promotion wouldn't last, afterall conception moon doesn't quite roll off your tongue like honeymoon, babymoon or romance package.

Sadly, conception moons are still around, except the name has changed to a "Procreation Vacation" and USA Today has the low-down on where it all began--The Westin St. John Resort & Villas.

The idea for this conception moon started when the hotel's housekeepers were praising the fertility benefits of a pumpkin soup which sparked an idea in the mind of a Starwood exec. He said:

"We're simply enhancing the baby-making process by offering island remedies that have been passed down for generations."

So now the hotel's three-day procreation vacation includes all the pumpkin soup you can eat (for the ladies at least) and unlimited drinks of the sea-moss elixir (for men, it's "the island version of Viagra").

Also thrown in is a couples massage, an in-suite dinner and a romantic dinner at the restaurant. But be prepared to shell out the dough as the packages costs $3,427, plus the daily $25 resort fee. Yet we guess that's chump change next to fertility treatments.

Related Stories:
· Hotels' romantic intentions: to help guests make babies [USA Today]
· Westin St. John reviews [TripAdvisor]

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Baby-Making at Jumby Bay

Where: Jumby Bay Island, St. John, Antigua

If you're shopping around for a baby this Christmas season and would rather do it the old-fashioned way than the Madonna Malawi adoption way, consider jaunting off to the Caribbean as a conception destination.

Hotels are catering more and more to those looking to find a pink plus sign in the confines of their very own hotel. Maybe they're honeymooners, maybe they're five years into marriage. Point is, if you want a place escape the sounds and stress of your city life to help you procreate, why not the Caribbean.

Jumby Bay Resort made ZoomandGo.com's list of top places to make a baby which we brought to you some time ago. Jumby Bay boasts 300 acres in Antigua, many of them being white sand beaches. Think hammocks, perfumed air, and cocktails and babies are sure to follow. And although there is plenty to do at this place and on the island, you shouldn't need leave. Forget the tennis courts, snorkeling excursions, and island hopping tours. One couple who recently stayed claims "there was never reason to leave the room."  Ah-ha! It's practically instant-baby.

If all the love making tires you out, another couple recommends hitting the bar for the Jumby's specialty drink, the "Cool Me Off."

After that, return to room and repeat and often as necessary.

Related Stories:
· Best Baby Making Hotels Listed [HotelChatter]
· Jumby Bay Resort Reviews [TripAdvisor]