ST BARTH
ST BARTH
Honeymooners. People with a taste for the finer things in life. Sailors.
Crisp cool colours against the warm sand. Sparkling sunrise. Simplicity and luxury.
May to June.
St. Barth is an elegant French island, where culture and a tropical environment come together in the northern arc of the Caribbean sea. Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France is a luxurious property directly on Flamands beach, consisting of 40 rooms, suites and villas. Choose the Beach Room overlooking the ocean or the Beach Suite with a private terrace with an infinity pool. For a hidden and intimate haven choose the Garden or the Tropical Suite. Stay at the Flamands Villas for a luxurious residential experience. Enjoy panoramic views over the Flamands bay while sipping a chilled rose.
Private picnics on a desert island. Sailing on the turquoise waters and enjoying the beach. Watching the sunset in Lurin from one of the hilltop cafes.
Carte Blanche dinner in the intimacy of your private terrace.
The Hotel's Chauffeur will meet you at the Gustavia Airport, to begin your journey.
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JAMAICA
JAMAICA
Lovers, Bohemians and Romantics.
Traditional early morning jump from the cliffs.
December through April is the high season with the best weather. However, low season of May to November also shows lower rates. The months of June to November are characterized as the hurricane season, so make sure to check the long forecast before travel.
Exclusive cliff-side accommodations, Private Cave Dining, The Blackwell Rum Bar, and Aveda Amenity Spa. As described by The New York Times, the colourful wooden, thatch-roofed cottages “could have been designed by Matisse.”
Explore Negril’s stunning seven-mile beachfront. Indulge in best snorkeling, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and dolphin watching as well as hiking and horseback riding tours.
Stuffed Crab Back. Also try the Caves' signature drink - The Cliffhanger. Freshly squeezed watermelon juice with a hint of ginger, served with Blackwell Rum and a hint of Appleton Gold Jamaica Rum.
The Caves is 90 minutes away from the Montego Bay Airport. Transportation can be arranged directly with the Caves at an additional cost. Get around Negril by taxi.
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ST. LUCIA
ST. LUCIA
Honeymooners. People who enjoy the finer things in life.
Open air rooms. Views to die for. Warm Caribbean hospitality. Swinging over 1000 feet in the air.
December to April. Go July to experience the Carnival.
Ladera is located inside a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Soufriere Volcano in St. Lucia. Enjoy the ultimate Caribbean luxury 1000 feet in the air surrounded by the island’s signature twin volcanic Piton peaks. The boutique hotel is known for a unique design of its rooms. All 32 suites have an "open wall" – bringing you closer to the breathtaking view of the hillside paradise and the Caribbean blue sea. The suites are made with tropical hardwoods and decorated with local artwork. Most rooms have a private plunge pool and a wooden swing where you will ready feel on top of the world.
St. Lucia's is very different from other Caribbean islands with its green mountains and lush rainforest. Take a trip down to Sugar Beach for some salt water therapy or climb higher for some great nature trails. The Tet Paul Nature Trail offers the best views of the twin hills and the neighbouring islands, Martinique and St. Vincent. Enjoy exotic fruit tree gardens on your way up. Travel to the heart of the island with the Rainforest Tour. You will visit the Edmund Forest Reserve, where you might see St. Lucia's rare national parrot, the Amazona Versicolour and swim in magical secret waterfalls.
Caribbean lamb salad. Roast conch with pickled vegetables. Plantain gratin with coconut rum sauce.
Fly into Hewanorra International Airport at Vieux Fort and arrange a pickup with the hotel.
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Backpackers. Eco tourists. Hippies.
A different Dominican experience. Open-air showers with views of the Atlantic. Watching the sunrise from your bed. Feeling the sea breeze up high in the hills. Hosts that become your family upon arrival.
Anytime, but try to avoid June to November, which is the Hurricane season.
Tubagua Plantation Eco Village is a beautiful and unique Dominican Republic oasis. Sitting in the Cordillera Septentrional mountain range, 20 minutes from the beach and from Puerto Plata International Airport, the Ecolodge is great for meeting new friends and seeing an undiscovered side of the island.
Stay in a private cottage for the most spacious option. A more adventurous choice is Robinson Crusoe style palapas, complete with a thatched roof and stunning views of the Puerto Plata coast line. The Long House is perfect for backpackers, with shared rooms and facilities.
Dominican Republic is great for eco tourism and Tubagua is an excellent starting point to see what this still unspoiled Caribbean island has to offer.
Hike to the 27 Waterfalls. Visit the coffee plantations. Take the Amber Mine tour. Stay active with kite boarding lessons. Explore the area and discover great birding.
Fresh local ingredients. Delicious communal breakfast.
Fly into Puerto Plata International Airport and take a 20 minute taxi or rent a car for a scenic mountain drive.
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