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Content Marketing Workshop in St. Thomas
Because creating content is a beach!
Hosted by Minal Sampat LLC
Content Marketing Workshop in St. Thomas
Because creating content is a beach!
Hosted by Minal Sampat LLC
Custom content Plan
Learn the strategies, systems & skills to build content that converts your target audience
Personalized Content package
Leave with photos & short form videos (Reels, TikToks + more) to use in your marketing
Beach party at Magens Bay
Unwind at one of the Top-10 most beautiful beaches in the world
earn 6 CE Credits
While learning and vacationing in America's Paradise
Tell. Show. Create.
We’ve all been there before: we attend a conference, gain new ideas, and get excited to implement them. Then we head back to reality. At the office, all the ideas get buried under work, pushed to the bottom of never-ending to-do lists.
As a speaker, I see it all the time. I love sharing valuable information, but it’s also important to me that attendees have actionable knowledge to take with them when they leave.
That’s why this workshop retreat is special. I want to elevate the way we share information. At CE on the Beach, we’ll not only tell and show how to build content, but together, we will create custom content for you while actually sitting on the beaches of America’s Paradise.
Most of all, I’m excited to share my home island of St. Thomas, USVI with all of you. Come learn, implement, and put your toes in the sand while refining your marketing.
P.S. The photo is an example of the kind of creative you will receive in your personalized Content Package.
This destination workshop is for anyone who wants to learn how to build effective marketing strategies, go back with a content package that includes personalized photos & short form videos, and be in the U.S. Virgin Islands!
CE on the Beach is for dental professionals & team, coaches, consultants, speakers, small businesses and large companies.
The event details, registration fee, island information and hotel/VRBO recommendations are included on this website. If you have any questions, please send them to Info@MinalSampat.com.
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Venue: Caribbean Fish Market (located on Elysian Resort directly on the beach!)
Agenda: Learn the systems, strategies, and skills to build an effective marketing content calendar specifically for your business. Take professional photos and build short form videos for your personalized content package.
What to Bring: Your company swag if you want it featured in your personalized photos & videos, a happy smile and a go-getter attitude!
Food: Breakfast will be provided.
BONUSES: Receive workbooks to use during the workshop and take back to the office, swag bag filled with useful marketing items and island flare, AND a beach party on Magens Bay!
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Venue: Magens Bay Beach (voted as one of the top 10 beaches in the world!)
Agenda: Let’s have some fun in the sun!
Food: Lunch & drinks will be provided! And yes, Minal is also planning to make her popular rum punch, pain killer & mojito drinks!
Family & Friends: Are you doing a “workation” and visiting the island with your family & friends? You can purchase tickets for them to join the beach party with food, drinks & lots of fun!
Beach Info: https://magensbayauthority.org
PRO TIP: Magens Bay is the perfect backdrop for photos & videos!
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Venue: Caribbean Fish Market (located on Elysian Resort directly on the beach!)
Agenda: Now that you have a content strategy, learn how to write engaging copy and redistribute content to become efficient with your marketing. Plus, continue to take photos and build short form videos for your personalized content package.
What to Bring: Same as day 1!
Food: Breakfast will be provided.
St. Thomas is a United States territory and that is why it is called America’s Paradise. The locals are U.S. citizens, speak english and use the U.S. dollar. You do not need passports, but we recommend bringing them to make it easier, especially if you decide to visit the British Virgin Islands. Check out the information below:
- Airport: Cyril E. King Airport
- Airport code: STT
- There are MANY direct flights with incredible deals. Check out the flights for August and you will be pleasantly surprised!
- COVID-19 Travel Screening: www.usvitravelportal.com
- Please save that website, check it and follow the steps for any travel requirements.
- Island Info: VI Now, VIST USVI, St.Thomas FB Group
As you can gather, the Virgin Islands are meant to be explored. In fact, there is only one all-inclusive resort in St. Thomas because the islanders and tourists love to enjoy the local flare.
St. Thomas is a very popular travel destination. Please find and reserve your accommodations as soon as possible.
Below are our recommendations.
Our workshop is at the Caribbean Fish Market located at the Elysian Beach Resort. Elysian Beach Resort is located in the Cowpet Bay area, and you can find rooms there through Airbnb & Vrbo.
Airbnb & VRBO: Find villas, homes, condos, resort rooms and short term rental properties with beach views, pools and more on Airbnb & Vrbo. PRO TIP: search for Cowpet Bay, St. Thomas when using these platforms if you want to stay close to our workshop venue, but feel free to stay elsewhere and explore the island!
Ritz Carlton: The Ritz Carlton is right next to our venue and in walking distance. We found some Ritz Carlton rooms on Vrbo too!
Sapphire Beach Resort: Popular resort on Vrbo, Airbnb & Expedia. It’s a 10 minutes drive to our workshop venue. ( Good beach, okay pools).
Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham: Popular resort on Vrbo, Airbnb & Expedia. It’s a 15 minutes drive to our workshop venue. (Good pools, okay beach).
Lime Tree Beach Resort: Popular resort on Vrbo, Airbnb & Expedia. It’s a 20 minutes drive to our workshop venue.
Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove: It’s a 25 minutes drive to our workshop venue. PRO TIP: you can find rooms for this location on Vrbo and Airbnb.
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort: They have an all-inclusive option. It’s a 15 minutes drive to our venue
The most economical way to get around St. Thomas is to rent a car. St. Thomas does not have Uber, Lyft or any other ride sharing services. There are many Taxis and safari buses available if you prefer not to drive. Since this is a travel destination, taxis will cost more per person.
If you decide to rent a car, please be extra mindful as you will be driving on the left side of the road. Here are some tips for you.
PRO TIP: Carpooling is a good idea too.
One of the best things about this workshop retreat is that Minal is a local who grew up on the island and her parents still live there! Check out a few of her local tips.
- On the way to or back from Magens Bay, stop by Udder Delight for delicious ice cream & shakes. You have options to add Rum too!
- If you like hiking, a challenge and want to see the Caribbean Sea meet the Atlantic Ocean, go to Mermaids Chair. Read the comments here to get visitor insights.
- If you do a private boat charter, ask the captain to include Lovango Bay as a snorkeling spot. And yes, private boat charters are totally worth it and there are many options for you to choose from!
- If you are at the Red Hook ferry terminal, go to one of the local vendors, and buy Johnny Cake (a savory cornmeal bread).
- Islanders like to be greeted. Saying Good Morning, Good Day and Thank you goes a long way.
- Minal will be sharing many more local tips on her social media!
St. Thomas has everything from mesmerizing beaches to scrumptious food to the best duty free shopping! Below are some of our favorite things to do in St.Thomas.
Known to have the best duty free shopping in the Caribbean, St. Thomas does not disappoint with the jewelry collection featuring diamonds & gold, liquor and locally made crafts!
Allowance: Each U.S. resident, including children, can take home $1600 worth of duty-free goods bought in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Keep your receipts safe as you may be asked to show them. This duty-free allowance is double the $800 limit from other islands! (source: www.virginislandsthisweek.com)
Liquor: You can take 5 cartons of cigarettes & 6 bottles of liquor (free checked in box) as long as a one of the bottles is a product made in the Virgin Islands. Now you know why Minal has so many rum bottles!
Jewelry: We saved the best for the last; let’s chat about diamonds! If you are looking to add a little sparkle, St. Thomas is the place to shop! Also, if you decide to buy from Golden Star Jewelers located on Main Street, they will give to Oral Cancer Cause for each of the jewelry pieces you buy! Golden Star is operated by the Sampats and is where Minal learned about customer service from her family!
The U.S. Virgin Islands consists of four large islands; St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John and Water Island. To the north and east are the British Virgin Islands. These islands were among the first to be sighted by Christopher Columbus during his second voyage! Below are some tips for you to island hop.
St. John: The island of St. John is only about a 35 minutes ferry ride from St. Thomas. St. John is one of the our favorite U.S. Virgin Islands with its pristine beaches and hiking trails. We highly recommend you visit this island, and especially spend some time on Trunk Bay beach! PRO TIP: you can also bring your car on the car ferry!
Water Island: One of the smaller U.S. Virgin Islands about 40 minutes away from St. Thomas. If you want a peaceful beach day, take the ferry over to spend some time on Honeymoon Beach!
St. Croix: Ferries are not easily available for a day trip to St. Croix as it takes more than 2 hours to get there. Unless you have plenty of time, we recommend that you save this island for another trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
British Virgin Islands (BVI): The BVIs are a popular destination to include in your private boat trips or to take a ferry over from Red Hook. Minal’s favorite BVI is Jost Van Dyke which is home to the world famous Soggy Dollar Beach Bar!
We are currently working with local island businesses to provide deals for our attendees! Keep an eye out for the list as we get closer to August.
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- Valid till December 31st, 2021. Standard registration at $1197.
Early Bird Group Package for 4 attendees: $3600
- Valid till December 31st, 2021. Standard group package at $4388.
Family & Friends Tickets for the Beach Party: $47
If you are enrolled in Marketologist™, Pediatric Dental Marketing Course or a client of Minal Sampat LLC, please reach out to Info@MinalSampat.com for your discounted promo code.
85% refund by 02/15/22. 50% refund by 06/15/22. No refunds after 06/15/22. Seats can be transferred within 15 days of the retreat without penalty.
Cancellations due to an extenuating circumstance may be reviewed and recommendations may be made for the appropriate refund. Cancellation requests should be sent in writing to info@minalsampat.com. In case of the event cancellation due to a government Covid-19 mandate, natural disasters, or acts of God, attendees will be given the option to get credit for the rescheduled event date.
Q: What does my registration include?
A: Your registration includes the Workshop on August 4th & 5th, the Beach Party and the Content Package with professional photos.
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Q: I am traveling with family & friends. Can I bring them to the Beach Party on Magens Bay?
A: You can purchase tickets for your family and friends to attend the Beach Party when you register.
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Q: What CE credits will I earn?
A: You will receive 6 Dental CE credits. If you have an AGD number, please mention it when you check-in to the workshop.
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Check travel info above for travel related details and Covid-19 screening information.
For any other questions, please reach out to info@minalsampat.com.
Earlier this year I was visiting home and shared a photo of myself in St. Thomas. I was humbled by the love pouring in, and messages asking me to host an event on the island, plus take similar photos on the beach! Well, here we are!
St.Thomas is my home. It’s where my family lives and it is filled with childhood memories and so much more. This retreat is special because though I travel the world to speak at workshops and conferences, this is the first time I am hosting at my home island.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing the beauty of St. Thomas with you.
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