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Adventurous winter romance in St. Lucia

By Paul Johnson on Nov 24, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Caribbean, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

When blue skies turn to grey and winter’s chill is in the air, there is no better time to add some passion to the picture, especially when you can do so in one of the world’s most spectacular locations. The Jalousie Plantation on the scenic west coast of the Eastern Caribbean Island of St Lucia […]

Discovery Hotel, Marigot Bay becomes Marigot Bay Hotel

By Paul Johnson on Nov 06, 2009 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Hotels, Regions, Saint Lucia

From this month, the award-winning Discovery Hotel, Marigot Bay has become known as the Marigot Bay Hotel. It’s a subtle change but one that marks the start of an exciting period of transformation for the hotel and surrounding area, including the launch of the Marigot Beach Club (opening in 2010) and the addition of new […]

A luxury development at Cap Estate, St. Lucia

By Paul Johnson on Jul 28, 2009 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Real Estate, Regions, Saint Lucia

Allamanda at Anse Galet is a luxury development at Cap Estate, the northernmost tip of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, with spectacular views across the adjacent St. Lucia Golf Club to the south, and over the Atlantic Ocean to neighbouring Martinique to the north. The development consists of three villas, ten townhouses and eight […]

January Sale from ITC Classics

By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2009 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, Caribbean, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos, United Arab Emirates, Worldwide

Still not yet decided where to go this year? Maybe luxury travel specialists ITC Classics will give you some inspiration. Here’s a selection of ideas from their January Sale: Indian Ocean Diva, Maldives Stay 7 nights and only pay for 5, plus book more than 45 days in advance and receive an extra […]

The world’s leading honeymoon destination in 2008 has been…

By Paul Johnson on Dec 30, 2008 in Caribbean, Honeymoons, Regions, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel

…St. Lucia, according to the 2008 World Travel Awards. The beautiful Caribbean island’s spectacular rainforests, world famous Pitons, sparkling turquoise waters, friendly Caribbean vibe and soft, sandy beaches as well as their world class resorts, makes it a perfect choice for romantic honeymoons. Honeymooners can’t fail to sink blissfully into married life engulfed […]

Christmas cracker from Discovery at Marigot Bay

By Paul Johnson on Dec 04, 2008 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Christmas has come early at Discovery at Marigot Bay on the stunning island of St Lucia with an incredible free night festive season promotion. Book a six night Caribbean Christmas holiday before 15th December 2008 and they’ll give you the seventh night free. The offer is valid on stays between 22nd December 2008 and 4th […]

Luxury travel links of the week

By Paul Johnson on May 18, 2008 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Saint Lucia, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Western Europe, Worldwide

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Find seclusion at Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia Savour exclusive dining with Restaurant Guy Savoy Begin a heavenly journey: Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts Escape to Switzerland’s fabulous Park Hotel Weggis

Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to Tripadvisor

By Paul Johnson on Mar 11, 2008 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Caribbean, Hotels, Jamaica, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Turks and Caicos

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club – Newcastle Beach, Nevis Jamaica Inn – Ochos Rios, Jamaica Excellence Riviera Cancun – Puerto Morelos, Mexico Galley Bay Resort – St John’s, Antigua East Winds Inn – Gros Islet, St. Lucia The Caves – Negril, Jamaica Villa Renaissance – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos La Casa Que Canta – Zihuatanejo, Mexico […]

Family Pirate Package at Discovery at Marigot Bay

By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2008 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Celebrities, Family Travel, Hotels, Regions, Saint Lucia, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Discovery at Marigot Bay, the new five star hotel in St Lucia, has just launched four special packages for 2008. These include a family pirate package, an adventure holiday, diving special and new romance and honeymoon creation. With the former you get to sail just as the pirates did on the boat “The Brig Unicorn” […]

Top 10 all-inclusives according to Tripadvisor

By Paul Johnson on Jan 05, 2008 in Accommodation, Aruba, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

If you’re dreaming of a no-stress, relaxing-on-the-beach kind of vacation, then – according to Tripadvisor – the top 10 all-inclusive resorts are to be found mostly in the Caribbean. Their list is as follows: Iberostar Bavaro, Dominican Republic Excellence Riviera Cancun, Mexico Royal Hideaway Playacar & Occidental Resorts, Mexico East Winds […]

The Landings St. Lucia

By Paul Johnson on Dec 01, 2007 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Nestled on 19 oceanfront acres on Rodney Bay’s white sand beaches, The Landings St. Lucia from Rock Resorts opens this month, just in time for the winter holidays. The resort consists of lavish accommodation with water views, a spa and a marina. Book now and you can take advantage of low introductory rates of $329 […]

The most romantic and creative places to propose

By Paul Johnson on Nov 23, 2007 in Alaska, Arizona, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Going Out, Ireland, Italy, Leisure Travel, Mexico, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Saint Lucia, Spain, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe

Apparently one of the latest trends in travel is the ‘proposal vacation’ which, as its name suggests, is when you go on a trip with the sole purpose of popping the question. MoonRings, Inc. believe they have identified the ten most romantic and creative places. “Choosing a location is not always as easy as it […]

Top 10 Small Luxury Hotels in the World

By Paul Johnson on Sep 19, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Florida, France, Hotels, India, Italy, Massachusetts, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, Saint Lucia, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Terry Knealing has dropped me a note to draw my attention to his top 10 choices for small luxury hotels worldwide over at LifeOnTop.com. For the purposes of his list, small hotels are defined as ones that have less than 125 guest rooms and suites (so not necessarily all that small!) Here goes: Oberoi […]

Is St. Lucia in your 2007 travel plans?

By Paul Johnson on Dec 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia

Named by Travel + Leisure as the ‘next Caribbean hotspot’ and featured in the New York Times’ ‘where to go in 2007’ map could indicate that St. Lucia is in for a successful 2007. If it forms part of your travel plans, don’t forget to consider Jade Mountain, a new resort high on Morne Chastanet […]

Ten luxury hotels worth the splurge

By Paul Johnson on Sep 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Florida, Hotels, Italy, Mexico, New Hampshire, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, USA, Western Europe

In a recent article by Molly Feltner for SmarterTravel.com, a shortlist of ten luxury hotels “worth the splurge” were identified. The lucky few to get a mention were: Forte Village, Sardinia Ladera Resort, St. Lucia Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, NH Hotel Secreto, Isla Mujeres, Mexico New York Palace Hotel, NY Casa Santo Domingo, Antigua […]

Jade Mountain, St. Lucia

By Paul Johnson on Sep 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia

Jade Mountain, St. Lucia is scheduled to open next month. The brainchild of a Russian-Canadian architect, Nick Troubetzkoy, and owner of the Anse Chastanet Resort, this new resort has its own private spa, beaches and concierge desk. Like the Ladera resort also on St. Lucia, rooms are designed so that they have three walls, and […]

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