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My wife and I are planning a 10th anniversary trip to the Caribbean. Unfortunately, the only time we can go is over spring break. What are the spring break "party places" to avoid? We're leaning toward staying at the Four Seasons Nevis. As you can probably guess, we're looking at upscale hotels rather than a cottage/B&B type place. Are there other lesser-known upscale hotels that we should consider? Thanks in advance |
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My husband and I are planning our 10th anniversary trip to the
Caribbean as well! The only time we can go would be the first week of May and we have no idea of where to go to get a good resort. We are also looking for something upscale. Could you please let me know what you find out. We really need help in planning this trip. Thanks! jshardy wrote: My wife and I are planning a 10th anniversary trip to the Caribbean. Unfortunately, the only time we can go is over spring break. What are the spring break "party places" to avoid? We're leaning toward staying at the Four Seasons Nevis. As you can probably guess, we're looking at upscale hotels rather than a cottage/B&B type place. Are there other lesser-known upscale hotels that we should consider? Thanks in advance |
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On 1/4/2007 9:49 AM jshardy wrote:
My wife and I are planning a 10th anniversary trip to the Caribbean. Unfortunately, the only time we can go is over spring break. What are the spring break "party places" to avoid? We're leaning toward staying at the Four Seasons Nevis. As you can probably guess, we're looking at upscale hotels rather than a cottage/B&B type place. Are there other lesser-known upscale hotels that we should consider? Thanks in advance You might look at Lost Hotels http://losthotels.com/ They feature B&B and boutique hotels around the world. Here are a few that I or friends have stayed at and enjoyed: Cala Luna at Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Mata Chica Beach Resort at Ambergris Cay Belize (If you love to scuba, or snorkel you can't beat Ambergris Caye it's a great location for these activities. Mata Chica also has other activities including just lazing in a beach lounge sipping a tropical drink. Long Bay Hotel is in St.Johns, Antigua. You will note that I didn't mention anywhere near Cancun, St Croix, Aruba or Turks & Caicos all popular Spring Break spots. Here's my strategy for avoiding Spring Breakers, 1) Economic if you can afford it stay someplace where spring breakers or their mommies and daddies can't afford., 2) Stay somewhere that is off the beaten path and doesn't offer a "downtown with bars and dance clubs where they can run riot". If you look at the suggested hotels, none mention being near any town. The alternative is to do a cruise on a Seven Seas, or Crystal cruise line ship. Most breakers will book on Carnival or Royal Caribbean. -- ____ Brian M. Kochera "Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once!" ____ View My Web Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951 |
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My husband and I are planning our 10th anniversary trip to the Caribbean as well! The only time we can go would be the first week of May and we have no idea of where to go to get a good resort. We are also looking for something upscale. Could you please let me know what you find out. We really need help in planning this trip. Thanks! Eastwinds in St Lucia - small, fantastic food and wine, wont attract children/teenagers. Or Anse Chastenet also St Lucia and in more scenic part of the island, but more expensive. Ladera (also in south of St Lucia) gets some good reviews too. |
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In article , Rita Daggett
writes My husband and I are planning our 10th anniversary trip to the Caribbean as well! The only time we can go would be the first week of May and we have no idea of where to go to get a good resort. We are also looking for something upscale. Could you please let me know what you find out. We really need help in planning this trip. Thanks! Eastwinds in St Lucia - small, fantastic food and wine, wont attract children/teenagers. Or Anse Chastenet also St Lucia and in more scenic part of the island, but more expensive. Ladera (also in south of St Lucia) gets some good reviews too. Anse Chastanet is a good suggestion... take a look at it's new Jade Mountain facility - http://www.jademountainstlucia.com. Ladera is also very good but a long way from a beach. Has Eastwinds changed hands recently? I believe the Italian gentleman who owned has been very ill. -- Tom Withycombe Dorset/UK |
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If you are planning on a trip to Nevis, which is gorgeous, I have been
there 20 times, then consider a Villa. Believe it or not it is much cheaper than 4 seasons, which really in my opinion is a "Tourist Trap" A villa will afford you much more privacy, and a lot of freedom. No more $ 8.00 for a Miller Lite. I have several websites about Nevis Villa Rentals www.villasofnevis.com The "Non-Tourist-Trap" Guide to Nevis www.nevis1.com The "Non-Tourist-Trap" Blog about Nevis www.nevisblog.com Don't get me wrong 4 seasons is beautiful, it is just not Nevis....more like Miami Beach moved south. Stay somewhere else and have a visit at 4 seasons to see all the "Dead Common Tourists" drinking Budweiser, having a Cheeseburger, and listing to Jimmy Buffet. Happy Anniversary....10 years is a milestone these day! On 4 Jan 2007 06:49:37 -0800, "jshardy" wrote: My wife and I are planning a 10th anniversary trip to the Caribbean. Unfortunately, the only time we can go is over spring break. What are the spring break "party places" to avoid? We're leaning toward staying at the Four Seasons Nevis. As you can probably guess, we're looking at upscale hotels rather than a cottage/B&B type place. Are there other lesser-known upscale hotels that we should consider? Thanks in advance |
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....Has Eastwinds changed hands
recently? I believe the Italian gentleman who owned has been very ill. -- Tom Withycombe Dorset/UK Yes, apparently a couple who used to holiday a lot there have bought it, but left the same manager in charge (Gareth). We had some info at Xmas - afraid I cant remember the new owners name or nationality but possibly American. Hopefully it will stay much the same as it was! |
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