Venezuela and Caribbean Travel
Valentine Weekend - Try Caribbean Island Romance
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Feb 4, 2004, 14:27

For your dream romantic long weekend, take a peek at the Grace Bay Club at www.gracebayclub.com on Providenciales Island in Turks and Caicos Islands. This lovely Mediterranean-style resort offers 21 beachfront suites surrounded by tropical blossoms, and is situated on 12 miles of powdery white sand beach and turquoise water. Delicious food, welcoming drinks, twice-a-day maid service, sailing, fabulous scuba diving, snorkeling, golf, and oh, so much more await the discriminating traveler. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Grace Bay Club offers fully-equipped suites from 850 square feet (the Junior Suite) to 2150 square feet two-bedroom penthouses.

For the height of romance, try Anse Chastanet on St. Lucia,..... www.ansechastanet.com  It's a private retreat and a wonderful place with spectacular scenery, a lush location on 600 acres, 49 individually designed rooms and suites (hill- or beachside) decorated with local artwork, a full service spa and a spectrum of activities (if you're so inclined) make this a premium destination for Rinconeers of any age.

Sailing enthusiasts will want to visit the Bitter End Yacht Club,..... www.beyc.com  on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Isles Enjoy a live-aboard chartered yacht, or complimentary ocean kayaks, Sunfish, and other small craft. Weekly sailing regattas and introductory sailing courses round out the activities at this secluded, romatic resort. Hillside or beachfront villas or suites, all water sports, hiking—the resort welcomes families, newlyweds, sailing and diving afficionados, or adventure seekers. Bitter End has even been rated the world’s Sexiest Resort by Bride’s Magazine, and received great ratings from Conde Nast Traveler, Travel and Leisure, and Windsurfing Magazine.

For the most discriminating romance seeker, the Grand Lido Negril in Jamaica,.... www.superclubs.com/resorts/GrandLido/Negril/index.html  offers just about everything—quiet gazebos, rocky cliffs, and lush tropical landscapes dotted with hammocks for relaxing togetherness. Watch the strolling musicians by candlelight, or walk together on moonlit beaches; nibble on haute cuisine. Champagne cruises, peaceful sunbathing (there’s even one beach with clothing optional), superior service, including 24-hour room service, offer romance-seeking couples every opportunity to make the most of their holiday. The Grand Lido Negril is just one member of a group of luxury resorts in the Caribbean. Be sure to take a look at their other locations for more choices.

For a true couples' getaway, enjoy a Windjammer Cruise,...see www.windjammer.com  Just relax and let the wind carry you to Caribbean ports (choice of several ships) while the captain and crew take care of everything.  Choose from several itineraries and packages, or enjoy a theme cruise!