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Quick Guide To The Caribbean
aradise” is a word often There are, however, some really
used to describe the special boutique hotels where
islands of the Caribbean. guests are given the very best of
It seems that one visit leads to everything – design, décor, food,
a lifetime’s love, and that’s service and hospitality. These
certainly true when you choose to hotels keep the number of
stay at an exquisite boutique available rooms low so that
hotel. you’re not bumping into crowds at
breakfast or constrained in any
Where is it? way. On Barbuda, the barefoot
luxury of The Beach House’s
The Caribbean islands sit in the twenty one rooms is just one of
Caribbean Sea, in between the the reasons it draws discerning
southern tip of Florida and the honeymooners and romantic
north coast of South America. In couples. The hotel’s boutique
total, there are more than 7000 feel is accentuated by the
islands in this area, but only a wonderful service that guests
few of those are regular tourist receive. Alternatively, the Lone
destinations, including Antigua, Star Hotel and Restaurant on
Barbados, Haiti, Saint Lucia and Barbados has just eight rooms,
the Virgin Islands. all of them with beautiful
contemporary styling – a
Where can I stay? simplicity that matches the
landscape – and each of them with
There’s no shortage of lovely access onto an amazing stretch of
places to stay on any of the most beach. Or try the Montpelier
popular islands and the laid-back Plantation Inn on St. Kitts and
culture that’s spread throughout Nevis, where a sympathetic and
the Caribbean means that most classic renovation has resulted
places are a joy to stay in. in a cool, sophisticated retreat
in amongst 30 acres of wonderful will be delighted to help you
tropical plants. plan your day and book trips to
other islands or on special
What can I see? excursions.
Most people visit the Caribbean How do I get around?
with thoughts of lying on the
beach and swimming in the sea Depending on which island you
uppermost in their minds. But choose, there is a variety of
there’s more to the Caribbean transport. There are bus services
islands than the fabulous on most island but they vary in
coastline. Learn about the quality and regularity. You can
history of the island people by hire a car on the larger islands,
visiting museums and plantations, but drivers don’t always come
or by viewing the wonderful art first, so watch for pedestrians,
and craft. Diving and snorkelling cyclists and animals. You will
are always popular and also need a driving licence or
glass-bottomed boats and undersea permit as required by the island,
vehicles let you experience which is inexpensive to buy, but
sea-life as you’ve never seen it you must bring your own driving
before. There’s also plenty of licence in order to get one.
opportunity for other water Bikes are available for hire on
sports, fishing, golf and most islands and there are
horse-riding and, if you’re usually taxi services available.
staying at one of our boutique To move between islands, use the
hotels, the concierge and staff local ferry services.
About the Author:
Chic Retreats is a collection of small, sophisticated hotels around the world that offer the traveller a true taste of luxury and service. Visit their website by clicking Boutique Hotels
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