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Palm Island Resort
Palm Island, The Grenadines
Style: Secluded romantic getaway reachable only by ferry, located on a private 135-acre island. Resort offers 40 air-conditioned guestrooms, some just steps from the beach and others on five-foot stilts. Guestrooms feature rattan furnishings, safes, ceiling fans, minibars, and balconies or patios with hammocks and sweeping sea or garden views.
Scene: couples, families and travelers who want to escape to the tranquility a Caribbean oasis.
Key Features: Windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, hobie-style catamarans, freshwater swimming pool with waterfall and sun terraces, tennis court, open-air fitness center, 3 hiking trails, onsite bike rental, pitch & putt ‘island-style’ golf course, table tennis, diving (free ferry to Grenadines Dive).
Price Range: Expensive
At the World Travel Awards it was named ‘The World’s Leading Private Island’. Caribbean Travel & Life ranks it amongst the Caribbean’s ‘most romantic resorts’. Travel & Leisure says it is ‘one of the best places to stay in the world’. Palm Island is a very special place.
It lies on its own 135-acre island in The Grenadines, that chain of exclusive little islands that runs between St. Vincent in the north and Grenada in the south. It is reached via a 45-minute flight from Barbados to neighboring Union Island, followed by an 8-minute ride by private launch.
Great care has been taken to ensure the resort blends in with these untouched natural surroundings. The five white sand beaches are complemented by just 37 guest rooms that are dwarfed by the coconut palms and charmingly styled with their island-setting in mind. Activities are low-key and generally focused upon the sand and the sea, while dining is always a breeze-cooled beachfront affair, the delicious Euro-Caribbean cuisine taking full advantge of freshly-caught seafood and locally-grown vegetables.
Yet Palm Island is not just a resort. It’s a place where guests slow down, recharge their batteries and gradually rediscover the wonders of nature. Panoramic walking trails show off indigenous iguanas and interesting birdlife. Visiting yachts and traditional beach homes contribute a sense of authentic island life. And boat trips to the world-famous Tobago Cays ensure visitors leave with a great ‘sense of place’.
Accomodations
Room Types:
8 Palm View Rooms
(Approximately 450 sq.ft.) These spacious rooms are housed in two separate buildings set slightly back in the gardens. They all feature a sitting area and private furnished terrace looking out towards the swimming pool or the beach. Features include a king-size bed (4 have canopy beds) and a large bathroom with a deep-soaking tub and separate shower. Pull-out beds are also available.
20 Beachfront Cottages
(Approximately 320 sq.ft.) These 20 cottages are housed in ten separate buildings right on the beachfront. All boast furnished private terraces with views of the Caribbean Sea and nearby Union Island. Features include king-size beds, small sitting areas and bathrooms with showers only (no tubs).
8 Plantation Suites
(Approximately 560 sq.ft.) These Plantation style suites are set slightly back in the gardens - either upstairs or downstairs. Features include two queen-size sleigh beds, a separate sitting area, a bathroom with a double shower (no bath tub) and a covered furnished terrace or balcony with views of the ocean and gardens. Ideal for families, they can each accommodate 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
5 Islands Lofts
(Approximately 514 sq.ft.) Three of the stilted island lofts are individual wooden cottages set slightly back in the gardens. They have two queen-size beds, sitting areas, deep-soaking tubs, separate showers, private terraces and ocean views. Two are housed in a shared wooden building right on the beach and feature king-size beds, deep-soaking tubs, separate showers, private terraces and views over the ocean towards the Tobago Cays.
Southern Cross Villa
Southern Cross Villa All-Inclusive Plan includes the following:
- Accommodations
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) at the Royal Palm Restaurant & Bar or by reservations at the Sunset Grill & Bar
- All beverages at both bars (Name-brand liquors, house wine by the glass, caribbean beers, tropical coolers and soft drinks)
- Limited lightly stocked kitchen with soft drinks, beers, one bottle of champagne, one bottle red & one bottle white wine, plus cereal, coffee, tea, fresh fruit & snacks (Additional bottles of wine and champagne may be purchased at a nominal charge.)
- Ocean views and secluded setting
- Perched on a panoramic bluff on the eastern tip of the Island includes four timber decks so you can take it all in
- Tiled dining terrace, an arbor patio and its own 10 ft x 20 ft infinity edge swimming pool
- Both bedrooms feature in suite marble bathrooms with generous step in showers all ocean views
- Maximum occupancy 4 persons (Sorry No Children.)
- Use of golf cart for duration of stay
Amenities
24 Hour Front Desk
Cable/Satellite TV
Concierge Services
Fishing
Hairdryer
Health Spa/Massage
Mini Bar
Non-Smoking Rooms
Pool
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Reservations
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