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Palm Island Resort |
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Location: |
St. Vincent and
the Grenadines |
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Hotel Type: |
Boutique Beach
Resort |
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Hotel
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4-Stars |
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This
Hotel Is Best For: |
Families, single adults & couples |
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DESCRIPTION: |
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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 advantage 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’. |
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ROOM CATEGORIES: |
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The resort offers
40 expertly designed and authentically decorated guestrooms each
of which embodies the true spirit of the Grenadines. All guest
rooms and lofts feature a/c, ceiling fans, louvered-windows,
custom-designed rattan and bamboo furniture, luxurious cotton
bed linens, richly colored fabrics, spectacular balconies or
patios and original artwork created by a Palm Island resident
artist.
In-room
amenities include: complimentary bath products, in-room safe,
bathrobes, mini-fridge, turndown service, room service for
continental breakfast and afternoon tea.
No televisions
or telephone in guestrooms. TV viewing is available in a
designated public area only. World-wide telephone and telefax
facilities are available.
PALM VIEW (approximately 450 square feet) - Housed in two
separate buildings set slightly back in the gardens. They all
feature sitting areas and private furnished terraces overlooking
either the pool or the sands. Features include a king-size bed,
a deep soaking tub and a separate shower. Rollaway available for
third person.
BEACHFRONT (approximately 320 square feet) - These 20
cottages are housed in ten separate buildings on the beach, all
with furnished private terraces and direct ocean views. Features
include king-size beds and bathrooms with shower only.
PLANTATION HOUSE (approximately 560 square feet) - These
four rooms are housed in a two-story building set slightly back
in the gardens. Features include two queen-size sleigh beds, a
small sitting area, a double shower and a covered furnished
terrace or balcony.
ISLAND LOFT (approximately 514 square feet) - Three
of the stilted island lofts are individual wooden cottages with
two queen-size beds, private terraces and ocean views. Two are
housed in a shared wooden building on the beach and feature
king-size beds, deep-soaking tubs and separate showers. No
televisions or telephone in guestrooms.
SOUTHERN
CROSS (approximately 4,000 square feet) - A luxurious
new villa with a panoramic ocean view and sequested setting.
Perched on a panoramic bluff on the eastern tip of the island.
Includes no less than three timbers decks, a tiled dinning
terrace, an arbor patio and its own 10 foot x 20 foot infinity
edge swimming pool. Both bedrooms feature king-size bed and
suite, marble bathrooms with generous walk in showers and ocean
views. |
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SERVICES & AMENITIES: |
HOTEL AMENITIES:
Exotic freeform freshwater swimming pool with cascading
waterfalls, white-sand beaches, table tennis, horseshoes,
tennis, bicycles, games room, two bars, resort boutique, two
restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner and all drinks,
non-motorized watersports facility, walking trails, picnic
lunches and scheduled boat trips to the nearby world-renowned
Tobago Cays.
Water
Sports:
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Windsurfing
- Sailing
- Snorkeling
- Reef
Fishing
- Surf
Fishing
- Kayaking
All-inclusive
rate covers use of all equipment and instruction.
Land Activities
Day Sailing
There are nice yachts for day-long sailing trips to nearby
islands, such as the famed Tobago Cays, Mayreau, Petit St.
Vincent and Union Island. Trips are between 9:30am-4pm. Book in
the office or boutique.
Night Life
3 nights of entertainment and an all year round weekly beach
barbecue with calypso music and a jump up for those who can
struggle to the dance floor! On Wednesdays - Manager's Punch
Party.
Union Island
Interesting to visit and see, friendly people, shops, bars, taxi
tours, restaurants, boutiques, groceries, and village
atmosphere.
DINING EXPERIENCE:
Of an
international flavor, now and then a Creole surprise; fresh
fruit and vegetables in abundance from nearby St. Vincent.
ROYAL PALM RESTAURANT - This elegant restaurant sits
right on the white sands, every meal accompanied by ocean views
and sea breezes.
SUNSET GRILL - This is the more informal beachfront
restaurant. Open to visiting yachtsmen, it offers an extensive
lunch and dinner menu, its tables either inside or right on the
sands.
BARS and LOUNGES:
BEACHFRONT
BAR - Most guests meet for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in
this intimate bar. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION: |
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All-Inclusive
Only:
Palm Island is an all-inclusive resort (click here to see what’s
included). To maintain a tranquil ambience, no children under 16
years are accepted.
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE FEATURES:
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Accommodations
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All meals
(breakfast, lunch and dinner)
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All beverages
(name-brand liquors, house wine by the glass, Caribbean
beers, tropical coolers and soft drinks - bottle water is
not included)
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Non-motorized
watersports (windsurfing, sun-fish sailing, snorkeling,
kayaking, Hobie-style catamarans)
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Day light
tennis
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Freshwater
swimming pool
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All tips,
taxes and service charges
SPECIAL PROMOTION:
Free Roundtrip Air Transfer 2007
Free Roundtrip Air Transfer (Valid all year) Stay a minimum of 7
nights and receive a free return air transfer from
BGI-Union-BGI. For stays less than 7 nights the cost of the air
transfer is $350.00 in the winter and $330.00 in the summer. The
Florida office can confirm air reservations, and will require
the clients credit card at confirmation if staying less than 7
nights. Transfers from Union/Palm Island/Union are included in
rates. Palm island will book the flights from its Florida
office. Barbados arrival and
departure details must be noted on all tour operator arrival
lists. Palm Island will book the best connecting flights.
The tickets will be collected upon arrival in Barbados. Guests
will not clear customs in Barbados, but will proceed to the
inter-island flight desk where they will be met and assisted by
a representative from Palm Island. All luggage will be collected
and transferred to the Union Island flight. Guests will clear
customs on Union Island flight and proceed to the boat jetty for
the transfer to Palm Island (transfer is included).
NOTE: In order for same day transfers to Union Island, guests
must arrive in Barbados no later than 1600 hours.
Guests arriving later than 1600 hours will have to over night in
Barbados at guest's expense. Charges for flights may apply to
missed connections. Palm Island can not be held accountable for
the late arrival of incoming international services. Amendments
may incur additional charges. Cancellation will incur full
costs.
Luggage
Luggage - The luggage allowance is 44 pounds per person and due
to the vagaries of inter-island flights, there is a possibility
that a guest's luggage may not arrive at Palm Island at the same
time the guest arrives. Therefore, we require Operator to notify
all guests booked to Palm Island to pack a carry-on bag with a
change of clothes and necessary toiletries in the event their
luggage does not arrive at Palm Island until the following day.
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