Knowing

We were at Palm Island in the Grenadines last month and found it to be an exclusive part of the Caribbean. We did not venture out and experience the Tobabgo Cays as we would have liked to do as my husband got sick two days before we left and was sick the entire vacation.
However, you land on Union Island and a boat takes you to PI. We stayed in a beachfront cottage with a wonderful patio - and the island was blissfully uncrowded. Not Le Cordon Bleu cusine, but still excellent. The personalized, caring service was awesome. Above all, we enjoyed the remarkable relaxation and I really enjoyed the library.
This would be a perfect opportunity for a honeymoon. It was the tropical experience of a lifetime for us.
Congratualtions on your upcoming marriage!

jeremygil

My wife and I have been to two Sandals Resorts, we may or may not return again. Sandals Dunn's River was great, the food, cleanliness, staff, activities, young crowd, etc. I would probably rate it a 4*. Then a couple years later we went Sandals Grand Carribbean and it was a total let down, it was showing it's age and didn't have much life. I would rate it a 3*.
We instead would spend our days at the Sandals next door (5 minutes away) and put up with noise of the planes coming in for landing. We had a good time at both but have since visited a few other AI resorts that were less expensive and in my opinion a step above. I would just recommend staying at one of the newer Sandals if you decide to go that direction. I would consider a Sandals again if the price was right but I wouldn't book it at full price.

ejcrowe

Doug, Spice Island was the first place I recommended

So now there are two votes for it!

dgritton

So I checked out Spice Island and it looks amazing. Does anyone have any room recommendations? I would like to at least like to have a clear view from the beach from our room. Also is hard to get from there to the main island and back?

Thanks for everyones help by the way!

dgritton

Never mind my last question...I didn't see that its actually ON the main land.

vinceygirl

Young Island , St. Vincent and the Grenadines
www.youngisland.com

Moonhole, Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
www.moonhole.com

Spice Island, Grenada
LaLuna, Grenada

www.bequiatourism.com
www.caribbeantravelforum.com
www.grenadagrenadines.com
www.laluna.com

I'm not a resort person but would make the exception for anyone of the places I listed.

Grenada or SVG, are some of the most beautiful group of islands I have visited. As you can tell by my screen name they are my favorites.
I have been to Nevis but prefer the others. No particular reason.
Each of us have our favorites for a multitude of reasons but IMO either Grenada or SVG win for romantic. Something about the rain forest, seclusion with the option of not being so secluded, friendly locals, plus lots to see and do if you choose. If you would choose Young Island or Moonhole you have the option of visiting Bequia. Quaint and the "true Caribbean" experience.
Congrats.

ejcrowe

re: Spice Island Beach Resort, you'd want one of the beachfront seagrape rooms for unobstructed access to the beach. I think these are great rooms (never stayed there, but toured the property after one of several meals there), but do keep in mind that the rooms (at least the ones I saw) were all one level and that anybody walking by on the beach could technically look into the room. Most people were mindful of folks' privacy, so I don't think it's a problem, but I just wanted you to be mindful of that.

Spice Island is special on an island that is spectacular. Grenada offers all of the modern conveniences you could want without losing its West Indian charm. Unlike many other islands in the Caribbean, it still has its soul.

Jessnotathome

The last time I was at this little gem was 2002 so please forgive me if things have changed. We rented a jeep and came across Ti Kaye Village on St Lucia completely unexpectedly. Granted, we only spent two nights there but it was absolutely incredible and the memories have never faded.

Each suite is it's own little cottage with a most comfy bed, outside shower and double hammock. You are completely secluded! The restaurant is open to the elements with drapes capturing the romantic nature of the village. The beach is below the resort and quite private with pretty much just the village guests using it.

I lived in the Caribbean for 2 years and spent most of the time cruising from island to island. All of the islands have their unique features but St Lucia was particularly interesting with it's array of island activities and incredible geography.

http://www.tikaye.com/

Jessnotathome

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR..._St_Lucia.html

Have a look at the travels advice on Trip Advisor, one posted today

LaSalle61

St. John in the US Virgin Islands is my favorite spot - 2/3 national park, good restaurants and fabulous beaches-check the websites. Caneel Bay is great but very pricey, The Westin is too resorty for my taste. Gallows Point is a great alternative-roomy(go for the oceanview loft suites), convenient to town, like a condo with some resort amenities and a very good restaurant. A small villa is another good alternative-my current favorite way to visit an island and many good ones are available through travel agents and online.

giggyice

Hello! I did vacation with my husband at Sandals St Lucia, and was greatly dissapointed! The ads are deceiving! I had never been to St Lucia and didn't know what to expect, but from the resort photos the property looks expansive. Wrong! Not expansive, the beach was so small!!!! The restaurants were average at best! You really need to look at actual travelers photos and reviews (tripadvisor.com) to get a REAL feel for the resorts. Also, we booked a suite w/our own pool, and it was so far away from the main resort! No one told us. For the money we were not impressed. Good luck and best wishes!

WannabeinaMontserrat

Don't overlook Puerto Rico. Split time between Old San Juan & the Horned Dorset & I think you'll be very happy. Plenty of architecture, nightlife & a rainforest as well.

gillybrit

Stayed at Sandals Whitehouse and loved it. Wanted something totally relaxing as this was our first time EVER that we got to vacation without the kids (our normal vacation is a beach house rental in N. Carolina)! We did a private tour one day with Talk of the Town and there were MANY tours offered through the resort if you wanted to burst out of the "bubble". Is it for everyone? Of course not. But we only had 5 days and wanted total relaxation. Sandals Whitehouse is also a brand new property, so may be in better shape than the others. Also, I was really impressed with the food at the a la carte restaurants.
We found quite a mixed bag of guests, too - I think we actually met more Canadians and Europeans than Americans...

Kimberly

We are die hard Sandals people and have done both what you call "inside the bubble" and "outside the bubble" we prefer inside the bubble for our choices of dinning and stay.We do by all means venture out of the resort quite often to enjoy the culture of all of the islands we have been too.You have to leave the resort to experience the culture of your island...whats the point of traveling if not to enjoy the people and culture.I agree with that point.

WannabeinaMontserrat

topping for mindy

maxx

My husband and I honeymooned at Sandals Grande St. Lucia and loved it. The island was beautiful and the staff was very friendly. There were many tours and trips that you could choose from as well.

maxxie23

The ads are totally staged. I had the mistake of being at a Sandals one year when they were doing a week of the photo shoot for those ads. They use models, lounge chairs that the resort doesn't even have available to gusets. What guests get don't have the 3 inch thick cushion. They put flowers in the ash pots and used colorful towels and glasses, none of which the resort actually uses. And were they ever rude to the paying guests that were vacationing there that week. they closed off sections of the resort for the photo shoot without warning, canceled functions, the whole week was one big let down.

Overpriced, Al?? but many things are extra!!!