CARIBBEAN
ANGUILLA
- WHERE TO STAY:
CAP JULUCA: Maundy's Bay, southern coast.98 units / $225-$650. Villas
are nestled among180 acres if seaside paradise. You can rent a room in a
villa or a whole villa for yourselves. The ocean is a few steps away. Rooms
are especially large and bathrooms are especially opulent. This is a resort
that offers privacy plus. Plant a red flag on your stretch of beach
when you want a drink or a towel. Otherwise, you will not be disturbed.
It's like being on an uninhabited island with all of the comforts of home
and more. Graceful alms, Moorish style architecture and a choice of restaurants
make it even more out-of-this-world. Special honeymoon hint: Book a room
or villa in one of the end units. Address: PO Box 240, Maundy's Bay, Anguilla,
Leeward Islands, British West Indies | Tel: (809) 497-6666 | Fax: (809) 497-6617.
MALLIOUHANA: Meads Bay. 53 rooms / $240-$575. 25 acres of pure paradise
8 miles from the airport. You can be in a bathing suit minutes after landing!
Main house and villas are scattered over 25 acres of striking beachside
property. Marble bathrooms, lush gardens, 3 pools and gourmet restaurants and
that's only the beginning. You'll discover the rest for yourselves and love it. Address:
PO Box 240 | Tel: (809) 497-6111 | Fax: (809) 497-6011.
ANTIGUA
- WHERE TO STAY:
ADMIRAL'S INN: 15 rooms / $64-$98. This is for those who like to be a
part of history and right on the harbor where the action is. The hotel is
in a restored Georgian building in historic Nelson's dockyard, a busy marina.
Rooms have no nonsense furnishings, but there's never a dull moment unless
you want one. The bar and restaurant are a gathering place for the sailing
crowd. Address: English Harbor, PO Box 713, St. John's, Antigua, West Indies
| Tel: (809) 460-1027 | Fax: (809) 460-1534
CURTAIN BLUFF: Morris Bay. 63 rooms / $395-$625. Rated as one of the
top resorts in the Caribbean,this piece of paradise is tucked away on a
narrow peninsula where the Caribbean and Atlantic meet in scenic splendor.
Rooms have large bathrooms and patios with hammocks for two.Dine on an open
terrace. Dance under the stars. Tennis and a fitness center complete the
picture. Everything is included in the price, even rooms service. Coats
and ties are required in the dining room except for fall and spring. Nothing
interrupts the reverie. Address: PO Box 288, St. John'Santiago, West Indies
| Tel: (809)462-8400 | Fax: (809) 462-8409 **Closed June 1 - Oct.14.
JUMBY BAY: On a private 300 acre island 2 miles north of Antigua.
76 rooms and villas / $645-$1100. The ultimate in privacy and comfort. No
cars. You get around by bike or shuttle. Telephones won't interrupt your
nap as there are none in the room. Bathrooms are especially opulent. The
dining room is in an estate house that dates back to the 1700's. Croquet,
candlelit dinners, dancing under the stars and water sports are just part
of the fun. You'll feel like a Robinson Crusoe couple as you explore "your
own" idyllic island with 4 1/2 miles of biking trails and a private
yacht for charter. Jackets and ties are not required. Couples often marry
in this scenic setting. The resort sends a wedding gift of two monogrammed
robes as a souvenir of your romantic stay. Address: PO Box 243, St. John's,
Antigua, West Indies | Tel: (809) 462-6000 | Fax (809) 462-6020 | USA: (800) 421-9016
PINEAPPLE BEACH CLUB: All inclusive resort on Long Bay. 135 rooms / $320-$460. Secluded, casual and low key with no radios, tv or phones to
interrupt your reverie, this relaxed resort attracts people who come back
year after year. If you return for your first anniversary, your gift is
a 20% discount!!!!!. Watersports and sunning by day. Candlelit dinners and
dancing under the star by night. Waterside rooms are a few steps from the
beach. Tel: (407) 994-5640 | Fax: (407) 994-6344 | USA: (800) 345-0271
BAHAMAS
NASSAU/PARADISE ISLAND
- WHERE TO STAY:
THE OCEAN CLUB: 75 rooms / $185-$450. Old World
tropical elegance by the sea. Book a suite with a view of the turquoise
ocean and white sand beach. King size beds, mini bars and large tvs are
just part of the amenities.Great tennis courts and golf less than a mile
away. Marble bathrooms with bidets, ironing boards, complimentary shoe shines,
bicycles, and a fruit basket are just a few of the complimentary "extras."
You also have the use of all facilities of the glitzy giant Atlantic Resort
and Casino which are a short shuttle ride away. The most beautiful gardens
in the islands, complete with a 13th century French cloister, are a short
walk away. The restaurant, known for its fine cuisine, is a favorite with
all visitors, who enjoy fine dining. Address: PO Box N4--777, Nassau, the
Bahamas | Tel: (809) 363-3000 | Fax: (809) 363-3703 | USA: 321-3000
JAMAICA
One of the largest and most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, Jamaica
offers a wide variety of breathtaking natural settings. The island is dotted
with resorts from Negril to Port Antonio. Mountains covered with lush tropical
foliage slope down to exquisite beaches bordered by aquamarine waters. Everything
is bathed in sunshine and a reggae beat. Crafts markets, small towns and
large cities, even a rain forest, beckon for your attention. There's more
to see and do than you can fit into one honeymoon!
- WHERE TO STAY:
GRAND LIDO: Negril. All inclusive, Super Clubs resort. 200 rooms / $355-$650.
Adults only. Easy high tec elegance on 22 acres bordering a secluded cove.
Opt for a honeymoon suite with its own balcony, separate sitting room complete
with tv and cd player suitable for "dining in." After a day of
sunning and watersports (You never have to carry money for equipment rentals
or tips as everything is included) you have a choice of six bars and two
dining rooms. A sunset cruise the "Zein," the yacht that Aristotle
Onasis gave to Monte Carlo's Prince Rainier and Princess Grace Kelly from
Philadelphia for their honeymoon is also included. You can get married
free of charge at all Super Clubs. They arrange everything from the documents to the cake. You just have to show up with your love and the rings.
BEAUTIFUL BONUS: Even weddings aboard the ultra romantic yaught, 'ZEIN',
are free of charge!!!! Address: Norman Manley Blvd. Negril, Jamaica Tel:
(809) 957-4010 | Fax: (809) 957 4317 | USA: (800) 423-4095
SAN SOUCI LIDO: Ocho Rios. All inclusive Super Club. 111 rooms / $355-$465.
One of the most romantic and elegant resorts on the island. San Souci has
been welcoming statesmen and celebrities from throughout the world for over
15 years. Narrow paved walkways lined with lush foliage line paths that
lead you to the pool, the beach tucked away in a private cove and other
sybaritic facilities that offer massages, facials and other beauty treatments
that are all included in the price of your stay. Shows with big name (Jamaica
is a music capital) local stars, dinners under the stars and other special
events take place each week. The seaside bar and the cupola overlooking
the ocean where couples often marry are two of the most romantic places
to watch the sunset. It's hard to find more romantic spots. Address: PO
Box 103 St. Ann | Tel: (809) 974-2544 | Fax: (809) 974-2544 | USA: (800) 423-9095
JAMAICA INN: St. Ann. 45 rooms / $240-$340. Plenty of colonial charm
prevails in this tiny resort on a private beach. Rooms have ocean view patios.
Air conditioned restaurant and a friendly terrace bar. Intimate atmosphere
with the air of an exclusive private club. No children to spoil the tranquility.
Freshwater pool. Address: PO Box 1 St. Ann, Jamaica | Tel: (809) 974-2154
| Fax: (809) 974-2449 | USA: (800) 837-4608
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
ST. JOHN'S
CANEEL BAY: 171 guest rooms & cottages / $250-$350. This is for
island lovers who also love nature. Caneel Bay lies on a peninsula located
at the heart of a 5,000 acre national park. Your room will face one of 7
Atlantic and Caribbean beaches (the most secluded one is called Honeymoon
Beach), inviting you to sun on a different one every day. Understand elegance
prevails in every detail. This was once a private resort of the Rockefeller
family. It is an ideal place to rest, relax, and unwind. When you're looking
for action, take the 45 minute boat ride to St. Thomas, but chances are
that you won't want to interrupt the reverie. The place is so beautiful
that many couples marry here. Address: PO Box 720, Cruz Bay, St. Thomas,
U.S. Virgin Islands 00831 Tel: (809) 776-6111 Fax (809) 693-5280 | USA: (800) 928-8889
FRENCH WEST INDIES
ST. MARTIN
LA SAMANNA, MARIGOT: St. Martin. 80 rooms & villas / $325-$1,300. This luxurious resort
is spread out on 55 acres of printine beach front property on Baie Longue
(Long Bay). However, there's no long wait to get into the sun. Though it
offers the utmost in privacy and seclusion, it is just five minutes from
Marigot, the capital of St. Martin and 10 minutes from the international
airport. A fitness salon and tennis courts will keep you trim. Each ultra
comfortable room has a spectacular ocean view. A beautiful pool overlooks
the ocean. Address: B.A. 4077 97064, St. Martin CEDEX Anilles Francaises.
Tel: (590) 864-00 | Fax: (590) 87-87-86 | USA: (800) 854-2252
BRITISH WEST INDIES
VIRGIN GORDA
LITTLE DIX BAY: Virgin Gorda. 98 rooms & suites / $250-$1,000. This beautiful
resort lies on a moonshaped bay protected vy a coral reef. 90 miles east
of Puerto Rico. It offers total tranquility and easy elegance and has a
South Pacific look and flair. Breathtaking ocean views are everywhere. They
make you want to linger over dinner even longer. Strolling through the grounds
give you the feeling that you're in an enchanted garden. Turquoise waters
border the white sand beach which is only a short walk from your door. Superb
tennis, snorkeling and scuba diving are just a few of the activities for
those. Classic charm has brought this resort time tested popularity that
keeps couples coming back year after year. Address: P.O. Box 70, Virgin
Gorda, British Virgin Islands. Te: (809) 495-5555 | Fax: (809) 495-6661 | USA: (800) 923-3000
**All hotel rates quoted are approximate. They are subject to
taxes and seasonal changes. They may be much lower if you purchase a package.**
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