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Honeymoon top picks

By Peter Richards on Apr 06, 2011 in Africa, Caribbean, Honeymoons, Regions, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Speciality Travel

With the wedding season just around the corner travel agencies are choc-a-bloc with pre-hitched couples looking to make last minute adjustments and tweaks to finalise their wedding fantasies. Once the vows have been exchanged, the bouquets been thrown and some evanescent substance cheered and sipped, it’s time for the newlyweds real journey to take course; […]

Top 10 sultry island escapes

By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2011 in Africa, Anguilla, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Oceania, Regions, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Spain, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, Western Europe

Tripadvisor have emailed me with their “top 10 sultry island escapes”. What do you think of their selection? Any notable omissions? 1. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 2. Bali, Indonesia 3. Anguilla 4. Phuket, Thailand 5. Santorini, Greece 6. St. Lucia 7. Ischia, Italy 8. Formentera, Spain 9. Fiji 10. Seychelles

Chocolate and chutney at Jade Mountain, St Lucia

By Paul Johnson on Dec 14, 2010 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Food and Drink, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Travel Miscellany

Voted as one of the best luxury resorts in the world, Jade Mountain is located in the grounds of the old Anse Mamin Plantation, and just 20 minutes away from Nick Troubetzkoy’s organic rain forest farm, the Emerald Estate. With fantastic culinary resources and the exquisite skills of chef Allan Susser, Jade Mountain offers only […]

The top 3 luxury resorts in the Caribbean for couples

By Vianni Busquets on Nov 25, 2010 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Leisure Travel, Puerto Rico, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands

For most, the Caribbean evokes images of picture perfect white sand beaches, palm trees swaying in the wind and warm turquoise waters. Now couple that imagery with an idyllic luxury resort and you’ve got yourself the recipe for an exquisite vacation. It’s truly no question the Caribbean appeals to honeymooners and couples in search of […]

Caribbean resort prepares to ‘Jam’

By Paul Johnson on Jun 10, 2010 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Events, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Saint Lucia’s biggest and best-loved festival, ‘Carnival’ returns to the island this month in an explosion of colour, soul calypso and Caribbean energy, and a leading Caribbean resort will be there to join in the fun. Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort is perfectly situated for travellers wanting to take in the Carnival energy, in the […]

First ever over-the-water suites in St Lucia

By Paul Johnson on Mar 12, 2010 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia

Sandals has revealed its plans for the first ever over-the-water suites in St Lucia which will begin construction in early 2011 and welcome guests in 2012. The Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort will consist of 26 brand new over-the-water suites in three luxurious categories. They will feature see-through glass floors offering views […]

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 […]

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