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Nevis

Nevis is known for its wonderful beaches, lush rain forests, historic ruins, charming capital Charlestown and restored 18th Century plantation inns. Part of the islands attraction is its rusticity: goats still amble through the streets of Charlestown, and local grocers announce whatever's in stock on a blackboard (anything from pig snouts to beer).

Nevis, like no other islands in the Caribbean, seem to embody a kind of lush tropical paradise. The atmosphere here is an intoxicating blend of sunlight, sea air and fantastically abundant vegetation. At the center of Nevis stands the spectacular, cloud-fringed Nevis Peak, a dormant volcano covered by dense tropical forest. The ground rises upward into a cloud forest filled with elusive green vervet monkeys and brilliant tropical flowers. For eco-tourists, or simply anyone who enjoys stunning natural beauty, Nevis cannot fail to exceed expectations.

Montpelier Plantation Inn - 5 Star

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Montpelier Plantation Inn is a romantic hideaway located 750 feet above the Caribbean Sea on the island of Nevis. This small luxury hotel has accommodations in 17 newly renovated rooms and is considered to be one of the finest resorts in the Caribbean. The hotel's private beach offers guests complete relaxation while golf at the Four Seasons offers an alternative for the more energetic. The Terrace Restaurant offers fine dining each evening with commanding views of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Accommodation:

All of the Inn’s seventeen rooms are alive with the light of the Caribbean and offer both comfort and stylish living. Our spacious rooms offer views of the sea and the lush hillside. Rich fabrics and furniture are an elegant mix of traditional and tropical design. Each room has a private veranda open to the sun, to the wind and to the sea.  Several rooms have recently been outfitted with air conditioning units.

During the 18th century Montpelier was a working sugar plantation and witness to the marriage of Lord Nelson to Fanny Nisbet in 1787.  Today the 30 acre estate is a secluded retreat from the hectic pace of distant shores. Most of the sugar fields have given way to tropical vegetation, though a small portion of land is still farmed for sugar that is used in the kitchens of Montpelier.

Facilities:

• Freshwater pool
• Private beach
• Tennis
• Spa centre
• Massage treatments
• Hiking/Eco tours
• Golf nearby
• Mountain Bikes
• Snorkelling
• Windsurfing
• Scuba diving
• Deep sea fishing
• Day trips to St Barts or St Kitts
• Room service

Dining:

• The Mill (luxury dining in 17th century sugar mill)
• Wine Cellar
• Al Fresco dining
• The Great Room

Four Seasons Resort Nevis - 5 Star

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The Four seasons Nevis is an award winning sporting and family hotel on the quaint Caribbean island of Nevis. The hotel is large with 196 recently refurbished rooms, spread across the property in low rise buildings. The main house is impressive as is the renowned restaurant. The greatest attraction however is the magnificent range of water sports, sports and children's activities. A perfect family hotel.

Accommodation:

Similarly sized Mountain Side, Mountain View and Oceanfront Rooms offer a combined living and sleeping area; wooden-shuttered sliding glass doors lead to a balcony or patio with views of Mount Nevis or the Caribbean Sea. Significantly larger Four Seasons Executive Suites offer views of Pinney’s Beach and the Caribbean Sea from the spacious balcony, with frosted glass French doors secluding the bedroom from the living room.

Suites
One-, two- or three-bedroom Ocean Suites, on the ground floors, boast shuttered sliding glass doors leading to furnished patios with direct access to ocean lawns. The luxurious, one-of-a-kind Luxury Suites (the Hamilton and Nelson suite), on the cottages’ upper floors, include two large, teak-furnished balconies with elevated views of the Caribbean Sea, St. Kitts and the beachfront.

Homes and Villas
These richly appointed, privately owned homes and villas are available for rental through the Resort. Two- or three-bedroom Palm Grove Villas offer views of the golf course and Nevis Peak, nestled among palm trees near the beach and fairway. Similarly sized, two-bedroom Sunset Hill Estate Homes provide stunning sunset views of the Resort and the sea from the shoulders of Mount Nevis. Expansive three-, four- and five-bedroom Mahogany Hill Estate Homes feature opulent interiors, landscaped private gardens and terraces overlooking the Caribbean. All homes and villas offer fully equipped gourmet kitchens.

Facilities:

• Spa Centre
• Massage therapies
• Rejuvenating body treatments
• Garden pool (infinity edge)
• Ocean pool
• Fitness centre
• Tennis courts
• Golf (Robert Trent Jones 11 Course)
• Watersports
• Scuba diving
• Room service
• Family oriented facilities
• Kids for all seasons programme (3-9 years)
• Games room

Dining:

• Dining Room (open-air restaurant overlooking the Caribbean sea)
• Neve (breakfast buffet)
• The Pool Cabana
• Library Bar
• Childrens menus

St. Barts (st Barthelemy)

Situated in the French West Indies, St Barthélemy is a 25 km² island of elegance and charm. Its white sand beaches, turquoise waters and cooling offshore breezes make the island a paradise for all discerning travellers.

Blue skies, light offshore breezes cooling the tropical sun with average year round temperatures of 28°C. The summer months rarely get above 32°. Tropical showers may give you a break from the heat of the day but they tend to last no more than ten minutes. The climate is generally dry except for September and October when rainfall is slightly heavier.

Isle de France Hotel - 4 Star

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This intimate world class hotel is anchored on one of St-Barths most breathtaking beaches. Its international standard of luxurious comfort blends gracefully with an informal elegance expected by the Caribbean's most discerning travellers.

Accommodation:

The beach front residence offers a variety of spacious rooms, each with its own private terrace overlooking the sea. Alternatively, choose a private cottage nestled among shady palm trees, and beautiful tropical gardens or the hillside bungalow on top of the hill, with seaview and private pool; the Fisherman's cottage with its own private interior court yard, or the private suite opening up right on to the beach.

Each room is unique and individually decorated with air conditioning, private safe mini-fridges, coffee makers, mini-bar, kettle, hair drier, direct line phone, television (satellite), Hi-Fi system and DVD player complete each room.

Facilities:

• Breathtaking Anse des Flamands beach
• Swimming pool
• Molton Brown Spa
• Watersports
• Gym
• Tennis
• Squash
• Horseback riding

Dining:

• La Casa de l'Isle restaurant
• In-room dining 

Eden Rock Hotel - 5 Star Deluxe

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Eden Rock is a small intimate hotel, full of character and style, romantically located on a point overlooking the Caribbean sea.

The hotel has 15 unique rooms and suites, some classically furnished with antique furniture and other in a modern eclectic design. The hotel is renowned for its fabulous cuisine and has an unusual spa carved out of the rock face. The atmosphere is relaxed and very romantic

Accommodation:

Built by a celebrated adventurer, the romantic, intimate Eden Rock Hôtel anchors the center of spectacular St. Jean Beach. Its beautifully renovated rooms and suites offer seaview terraces, mini-bars, AC, TV and hair-dryers. There is a choice of Cottages and Suites, each exquisitely furnished.

Facilities:

• Private open-air spa with sea water pools & ocean views
• Beach
• Massage treatments
• Snorkelling
• Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Kayaking
• Boat trips
• Deep sea fishing
• Scuba diving
• Room service

Dining:

• The Rock
• The Sand Bar
• On The Rocks Bar (Tapas)

St Lucia

St. Lucia possesses a stunning beauty, matched by no other island in the Caribbean. Its culture is a wonderful fusion of French, British and African tradition and its approximately 150,000 people bring this beauty and rich cultural heritage to life. The island is 27 miles long by 14 miles wide (238 square miles). It is an independent member of the British Commonwealth. While the officiallanguage is English, the lingua franca is a mellifluous, French based Patois that employs African vocabulary and structures. Similarly the local cuisine blends French and Island tradition with the freshest island ingredients.

The most conspicuous and exciting expression of St. Lucia's culture is its festivals. Carnival is by far the biggest event. Colorful animated parties, calypso contests and parades. This propensity for celebration is indulged each Friday when a classic West Indian "jump up" street party overtakes the tiny village of Gros Islet. St. Lucia's fasted growing event is the annual very hip Jazz Festival which takes place under thepalm trees at Pigeon Island. In addition to these "happenings" there are additional places to visit on the island.

Ladera Resort - 4  Star

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Ladera is an intimate hotel in a dramatic location overlooking the Pitons and Caribbean Sea. The hotel has 19 open-air villas and suites constructed of tropical hardwood, stone and tile each with a private pool and fabulous views. The poolside restaurant is renowned across the island has an equally spectacular views and a delicious menu. Although not directly on the beach there is a shuttle service to all the nearby beaches.

Accommodation:

Taking full advantage of its natural surroundings, Ladera offers a unique design in guest accommodations. The 6 villas and 19 suites all have an "open wall" - the west side of each unit is left open to expose the breathtaking view, and the orientation of the buildings maintains complete privacy. The resort features a scenic pool and deck area and each comes with a plunge pool.

Facilities:

• Swimming pool (overlooking the Pitons)
• Island tours
• Rainforest walks with local guides
• Helicpoter tours
• Sailing excursions to the Grenadines
• Sailboat & fishing charters
• Watersports
• Horseback riding
• Spa treatments
• Tennis

Dining:

• Dasheene restaurant
• Tcholit Bar 

The Body Holiday Le Sport All Inclusive - 4 Star

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The Body Holiday at Le Sport and offers a unique luxury resort combining all the pleasures of an active beach vacation with spa treatments designed to revitalize both body and mind. Set among 18 acres of lush tropical gardens on a secluded crescent beach, and built in traditional Caribbean style, LeSport is the ultimate holiday of relaxation. Central to this concept is the Oasis, the most beautiful and comprehensive center of health and well-being in the Americas. All complimented with an array of watersports and fitness activities and beauty treatments.

Accommodation:

There are 155 oases at The BodyHoliday. They’re called rooms.
Your room is a virtual retreat with all the amenities you need to relax and find peace and quiet. It can be an elegant and opulent two-room suite. Or it can be a chic haven for a person travelling alone. As you will discover from the listing below, our rooms come in many shapes and sizes, but one thing they all have in common is a feeling of first-class comfort and privacy. Every room has a hair dryer and a plentiful supply of toiletries, and every guest gets a white cotton robe for lounging and wearing on the way to appointments for "Body Treats". Many rooms come with well-furnished balconies that overlook the sea, while some have tropical garden views. Balconies are perfect spots for taking in The BodyHoliday’s beauty, perhaps over a continental breakfast or a glass of sparkling wine at sunset when the sky turns to fire. Of course, all rooms are air-conditioned and there is not a TV set in sight - in your oasis of peace. Direct dial telephones and the internet café keeps you in touch with the outside world as much or as little as you prefer. Other amenities include 110/220-volt outlets (in most rooms), clock radio, in-room safe, and razor connections.

Facilities:

• Swimming pools
• Fitness centre
• Oasis spa centre
• Personal trainers
• Aerobics
• Gym
• Yoga
• Tai Chi
• Massage treatments / body rejuvenation
• Meditation
• Fencing
• Volleyball
• Pilates
• Bicycle tours
• Archery
• Golf (18 hole championship course)
• Tennis
• Watersports
• Scuba diving
• Wedding service
• Room service

Dining:

• Tao Restaurant
• Cariblue Restaurant
• Piano Bar
• Clubhouse Grill
• The deli

Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago are the birthplace of calypso, limbo and steelband! Trinidad is the home of Carnival and it also has lush forests and hills and a wealth of wildlife. Tobago is serene and green. Go diving with Mantas and meet a people with a relaxed way of life, rich folklore and a unique history.

The islands came under British control in the 19th century; independence was granted in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean, thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago, is targeted for expansion and is growing

Unspoiled Tobago, with only 50,000 inhabitants, extends a warm welcome to its visitors. The Tobago Heritage Festival with its rich folk traditions, the annual sailing regatta, village harvests, Easter goat races, Carnival, the calypso and steelband shows are just some of the island events that visitors can enjoy!

Tobago's lovely bays and beaches, where giant leatherback turtles make their nests, are uncrowded - they are ideal for swimming, watersports, cruising and sailing. Tobago is also one of the greatest diving destinations in the world and renowned for its coral reefs.

Stonehaven Villas Tobago - 4 Star

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The Villas at Stonehaven Tobago are situated on a hillside a few minutes from the sea overlooking Tobago`s most amazing ocean views and Caribbean sunsets. The fourteen spacious villas at 3,700 sq ft each have private infinity pools, four bedrooms and a 50 ft verandah - thus providing the ultimate in luxurious living.

They share a beautiful "PavilionClubhouse" with a fine restaurant, bar lounge area and large half moon pool. The project has been designed by the renowned architect Arne Hassleqvist, of Mustique and is furnished in 18th century French Colonial style.

Accommodation:

Each villa comprises three spacious and luxuriously furnished air conditioned bedrooms with fans and own en-suite bathrooms as well as a small single bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom. All the villas have a personal safe, computer ports, private infinity pool and a very spacious and modern kitchen, including a separate chiller for wines.

All the villas have three large and a small single bedroom each with en-suite bathrooms. The "Blue Room" and the "Coral Room" both have generously sized private balconies, whilst the "Beige Room", with its super large 7ft wide bed, has a verandah.

Facilities:

• Infinity swimming pool
• Massage treatments
• Snorkelling
• Windsurfing
• Sailing
• Forest hikes
• Golf
• Scuba diving
• Tennis
• Deep sea fishing
• Bird sanctuary
• Meeting facilities
• Turtle watching (in-season)

Dining:

• The Pavilion clubhouse
• Stocked bar In-villa
• In-villa

Turks and Caicos

The beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands are situated 575 miles (or 75 minutes) southeast of Miami. Covering 193 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean, the Turks and Caicos Islands has the third largest coral reef system and the best tropical beaches in the world, making it a premier beach, diving and snorkelling destination and an ideal location for romance, family vacations, ecotourism and adventure seekers, which is probably why 60 percent of our visitors come back over and over again.

One of the most valuable possessions of the islands are the pristine white sandy beaches, which in total cover 230 miles and are complemented with crystal clear turquoise waters. The islands are relatively flat but vary from sand dunes to lush green vegetation.

There are eight inhabited islands: Salt Cay, Grand Turk, South Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, Providenciales, Parrot Cay and Pine Cay. East Caicos and West Caicos along with several other fascinating cays are uninhabited. People on the islands known as "Belongers" are known for their friendly spirit, which helps ensure this is a destination that helps people de-stress, feel comfortable and truly relax.

Parrot Cay Resort & Spa - 5 Star Deluxe

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Parrot Cay, in the Turks & Caicos islands, is a tiny coral cay reached only by boat, with miles of wild pristine beaches. The hotel has been designed with simplicity and style in mind.

The Turks & Caicos are still relatively undiscovered, with tourism only just starting to develop. Parrot Cay the island was once uninhabited, but now it's home to a holistic resort of the same name, set over 1000 acres, with 60 rooms.

Avoid going in August as it can be too hot - 32C to over 37C. The peak season is in winter and spring, mid December to mid April but it is probably best to go between mid April and July.

Accommodation:

Rooms are airy and island, with a definite touch of Southeast Asia - teak four poster beds, muslin mosquito nets, Balinese hammocks to swing you to sleep on the terrace. But if privacy is what you really crave (which many of the Parrot Cay high profilers do) check into one of the two-room bungalows. They come with their own pool, so you can skinny dip, and do whatever else, in solitude, and, presumably, as soon as they've installed a private butler, you will never, ever have to leave it.

Facilities:

• Shambala Spa (voted best Spa in The Worlds Top 25 by CN Traveller)
• Javanese Royal Lular bath
• Holistic specialists
• Swimming pool
• Scuba diving
• Fishing nearby
• Gym
• Sailing
• Snorkelling
• Nature trails
• Cycling

Dining:

• Restaurant
• Bar

The Grace Bay Club - 5 Star

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The Grace Bay Club, one of the Caribbean's most romantic Small Luxury Hotels, invites you to explore its beauty and luxury. Since 1993 the Grace Bay Club has been captivating guests with its breathtaking oceanfront location, exquisite accommodations and world-class gourmet cuisine. Ranked by Conde Nast for the last 3 years as one of the Top 10 in the Caribbean, the hotel continues its tradition of providing an unequaled Caribbean resort experience.

Within the resort's golden-hued, Spanish-style walls, every room is a suite. And every living room has a terrace overlooking crystal clear turquoise waters and the beach of Grace Bay. Recently acclaimed as one of the world's most beautiful beaches, Grace Bay mesmerizes with powder white sand and gentle ocean waters. Towering coconut palms, fragrant jasmine, hibiscus and brilliant bougainvillea frame the spectacular vistas.

Accommodation:

Inside the spacious suites, Spanish tiles, rich woods, textured fabrics, stone, glass and decorative pottery make the Grace Bay Club a luxurious vacation home-away-from-home. Recently, they have introduced several new enhancements to make your stay even more memorable including a new air-conditioned business center with free Internet access and upgrades to all "soft goods" including new Egyptian cotton linens, upholstery, and rugs. All suites are newly outfitted with 27-inch flat screen televisions, DVD players and CD players.

Facilities:

• Serenity Spa
• Massage treatments
• Holistic therapies
• Fresh water swimming pool
• Jacuzzi
• 18 Hole championship golf course
• Hobie cats
• Kayaking
• Windsurfing
• Business centre
• Tennis courts
• Deep sea fishing
• Day trips
• Sunset cruises
• Weddings

Dining:

• Private island picnics
• Beachfront gourmet restaurant & bar
• The lounge
• Room service

US Virgin Islands

Nowhere else in the Caribbean offers such a good vacation value as the US Virgins. Secluded beaches.  National Parks. Duty-free shopping. Campgrounds.   Kayaking. Hiking. Ecological tours. World-class diving.  Superb  sailing. Tropical forests. Local craftsmen. Island art. Sunbathing. Fine Dining. Nightlife.

St. Croix is the largest of the United States Virgin Islands, 82 square miles in area.  There are two distinct towns to visit: Christiansted and Frederiksted. The architectural quality and historic interest of the one-time Danish West Indies capital has made part of Christiansted (founded in 1734) a National Historic Site.  In Christiansted, you can shop the day away through quaint shops filled with French perfumes, china, crystal, batik clothing and jewelry. You can visit Buck Island, one of the world's finest dive spots. Moving west along the North Shore, visit the west side of Salt River where Columbus' crew landed in November of 1493.

Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the United States Virgin Islands and the most popular cruise port in the Caribbean. Charlotte Amalie (named for a Danish Queen) is where the ships dock and the white and pastel houses are heavily sprinkled against a background of emerald hills. Colorful sloops dock along the waterfront, and a few steps back, down alleyways lined with old Danish warehouse buildings, is a world-famous shopping center.

Even though St. John is the smallest of the Virgins, (28 square miles in size), many say it is the loveliest. Two thirds of St. John is a U.S. National Park, and here you see what the world is like when nature takes care of itself.  Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park volunteers staff an information kiosk here. Spend day after day on beach after beach, each with its own panoramic view.  Let a friendly mongoose lead you along a woodland trail. Many of them end on a plateaux high in the sky, offering panoramic views of white beaches, emerald cays, and turquoise waters. 
  

Caneel Bay Resort St John - 5 Star

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There is no better antidote to our over-stressed lives, than a serene Caribbean getaway where guests can experience a complete 'disconnect,' in natural surroundings and low-key luxury. Rosewood's Caneel Bay, an exclusive resort nestled within the 5,000-acre Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John, remains faithful to this vision of founder Laurance Rockefeller and to his reverence for the environment. Seven secluded beaches border an expansive paradise of 170 lush acres. In this pristine setting, comfortably elegant resort accommodations showcase beautiful vistas of ocean or gardens, yet the structures -- artfully built in the landscape -- are barely in view. Caneel remains purposefully absent of modern glitz as well as digital and electronic distractions -- it's a place where a wake-up knock replaces a wake-up call and the furious pace of the world at home becomes a remote memory.

Accommodation:

Nestled within Caneel’s lush grounds are 166 charming guest rooms and cottages that feature truly inspiring views. Each intimate retreat has been thoughtfully renovated with natural woods and native stone. Settle into the sumptuous comfort of hand-crafted furniture and richly woven fabrics. Relax as cool ocean breezes whisper through the plantation shutters and our discerning staff attends to your every need. All rooms offer air-conditioning and ceiling fans.  Other amenities include: minibar, in-room safe, beach towels, bathrobes, complimentary bottled water and telephone pavilion outside of rooms.

Facilities:

• Self Centre (for mental, physical & spiritual wellbeing)
• Massage centre
• Fitness centre & pool
• Tennis
• Sailboats & Kayaks
• Windsurfing
• Snorkelling
• Scuba diving
• Feature movie presentations
• Rum-tasting demonstration
• New York Times facsimilie
• Twice-daily house keeping service
• Jeep rental
• Fishing charters
• Laundry service
• Children's programme

Dining:

• Turtle Bay Estate House
• Wine Room at Turtle Bay
• Equator Restaurant
• Caneel Beach Terrace
• Caneel Bay Bar 

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