JGPH1A From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 1, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 7306 times:
Cotton House, Mustique, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Petit Saint Vincent, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Sandcastle, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands (not super deluxe, but very gorgeous and completely inaccessible).
There's also one whose name escapes me, on a little island near West End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
AA777 From United States of America, joined May 1999, 2470 posts, RR: 31 Reply 3, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 7288 times:
Caneel Bay in St. John USVI is supposed to be amazing. Never got the chance to stay there. The Ritz Carlton St. Thomas is supposed to be amazing also. Who cares that much abotu the hotels....give me the beachhhhhhhhhh
British767 From United Kingdom, joined Nov 2005, 284 posts, RR: 23 Reply 6, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 17 hours ago) and read 7273 times:
Windjammer Landing Hotel, St Lucia.
I didn't stay here but my brother did, and I visited him whilst we were ther (I stayed at a different hotel). It is a little off the beaten track but the facilities are excellent. You could literally get everything you need/want there. If you didn't want to you could spend all your time there without leaving.
The taxi into Rodney Bay (which is where I stayed) costs about EC$13, which is about £3.
I stayed at the Coco Kreole, which is a very small (but being expanded for the Cricket world cup), but it isn't too small. All the staff know you on a personal basis, even the cleaners. http://www.cocokreole.com/ is the web address for it. It is perfectly situated (near the beach...restaurants are in a 3 minute walk) and the rooms are standard.
FoxBravo From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 2806 posts, RR: 5 Reply 7, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 17 hours ago) and read 7267 times:
The Four Seasons Nevis and the new Raffles Resort Canouan Island are both very deluxe (haven't been to the latter, but it looks quite nice). A bit more rustic, but still luxurious, is Ladera in St. Lucia. The rooms are all set on a hillside and are open on one side, with spectacular views of the Pitons and the sea. Definitely a unique experience, if you don't mind the occasional lizard. Check out http://www.ladera.com/
Fbgdavidson From United Kingdom, joined Oct 2004, 3687 posts, RR: 31 Reply 10, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 7244 times:
Quoting JGPH1A (reply 4): I think it might be Peter Island.
Quoting JGPH1A (reply 1): Sandcastle, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands (not super deluxe, but very gorgeous and completely inaccessible).
BVIs are sensational! Although the best way to see them is by yacht, we had a family holiday a few years back doing this and it allows you to see all the other parts of the islands. The sailing is very easy, although Anegada can prove too much for the novices! Fortunately my Dad sailed otherwise you can hire a crew. The key thing is to make sure you get the biggest yacht you can afford. A 38ft for four people would be a little cosy, we got a 54' and it was very comfortable. A mini bonus is that you get to land at SXM on the Liat hopper round from ANU although when we did it we left late and landed in the dark!
JvD though....wow.That place is incredible! Take a visit to the Soggy Dollar Bar where you should swim ashore buy yourself a cocktail and then they hang your money out to dry! The other really lovely place was Sandy Spit on the east side of JvD. A small island made of not much more than sand surrounded by deep crystal clear water.
My suggestion is to head for the FS on Nevis, very quiet and doesn't attract all the celebrities or have bling status of the Sandy Lane. Also it appears the Chavibbean hasn't spread up much to the Leewards.
If you are feeling flush you could always hire out Necker Island!
[Edited 2005-03-03 18:24:58]
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AeroWesty From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 18844 posts, RR: 64 Reply 11, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 15 hours ago) and read 7232 times:
Mmmmm ... La Samanna, St. Martin. A bit of a drive from SXM, but worth it.
ElectraBob From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 931 posts, RR: 4 Reply 14, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 7213 times:
Looking at my Winter 2005 Apple Vacations brochure....they give their highest rating.....elite....to the following properties.....
Ren41 From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 1524 posts, RR: 1 Reply 15, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 7201 times:
The Ritz-Carlton San Juan is horrible. Last week, I stayed at the Wyndham El San Juan right which is next to it. The Wyndham might not seem as luxurious as the Ritz but it is a whole lot better. It has an incredible lobby and great restaurants. That Ritz is one of the most boring hotels I've even been to. Almost everyone at the Ritz goes over to the Wyndham at night to have a drink or gamble. All the famous people stay at the El San Juan when they go to Puerto Rico. If you stay there you're bound to see someone famous.
STT757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 16260 posts, RR: 52 Reply 16, posted (8 years 2 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 7191 times:
The Westin on St.John USVI, stunning setting.
Here's my trip report from last August including pictures of my stay in the US Virgin Islands, first three nights at the Frenchman's Reef Marriott on St.Thomas and three more nights at the Westin on St.John.
JGPH1A From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 17, posted (8 years 2 months 2 weeks 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 7148 times:
Quoting Fbgdavidson (reply 10): Take a visit to the Soggy Dollar Bar where you should swim ashore buy yourself a cocktail
Mmmmmm - yes ! Try their secret-recipe "Painkiller" - best supped while swinging in a hammock slung between the palm trees - deeply and unreservedly fabulous.
Fbgdavidson From United Kingdom, joined Oct 2004, 3687 posts, RR: 31 Reply 18, posted (8 years 2 months 2 weeks 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 7126 times:
Quoting JGPH1A (reply 17): Mmmmmm - yes ! Try their secret-recipe "Painkiller" - best supped while swinging in a hammock slung between the palm trees - deeply and unreservedly fabulous
That was the cocktail I was trying to remember the name of! I also remember sailing to all the Pusser's bars around the BVIs collecting the stamps so we could get a flag......that was made about 50 miles from where I live!!
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Luv2fly From United States of America, joined May 2003, 11957 posts, RR: 51 Reply 19, posted (8 years 2 months 2 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 7118 times:
In Jamaica either one of the Grand Lido Resorts will be my choice. True all inclusive luxury money can buy....
1MillionFlyer From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 20, posted (8 years 2 months 2 weeks 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 7099 times:
Marriott Frenchmans Reef in St. Thomas, right on the edge of Charlotte Amaile harbor, 5 dollar each way exclusive water shuttle across the bay to town is awesome, great veiw, awesome staff and very good restaurants and bars.
Concord977 From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 1261 posts, RR: 29 Reply 21, posted (8 years 2 months 2 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 7099 times:
Here are a few:
The Conquistador in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
The Ritz Carlton in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Isla Verde)
LHSebi From Germany, joined Jan 2004, 1049 posts, RR: 9 Reply 22, posted (8 years 2 months 2 weeks 5 days 7 hours ago) and read 7068 times:
Another of my favorites is Harbour Village in Bonaire. That is one amazing place...wonderful diving with a dive shop on the premises. Private beach, and wonderful views! A must for any SCUBA diver!
Ren41 From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 1524 posts, RR: 1 Reply 23, posted (8 years 2 months 2 weeks 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 7056 times:
Concord977:
The Hyatt Cerromar was my all time favorite hotel. So many childhood memories came from that place. Unfortunately the hotel closed a few years ago. I believe it was soon after 9/11 when no one was travelling. I'm pretty sure the river pool is still open for the guests staying at the Hyatt Dorado, but the hotel is closed.
BCal DC10 From United States of America, joined Jul 2001, 717 posts, RR: 5 Reply 25, posted (8 years 2 months 1 week 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 6967 times:
I think Round Hill, Jamaica is pretty cool. I have stayed there many times, usually in cottage 4 or 5, or 8. Several friends own cottages there which is great, or I'd never be able to afford to stay there.
Ralph Lauren owns houses there, which are pretty amazing. It is featured in some good books, including Hip Hotels. It is definitely one of the best in the Caribbean.
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I also remember sailing to all the Pusser's bars around the BVIs collecting the stamps so we could get a flag......that was made about 50 miles from where I live!!
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