Happy Thursday everyone! Today, I am super excited to post the first of many “Destination Spotlights.” Throughout the summer, I will be featuring different destinations and hotels that are at the top of my personal list of “Places I MUST Travel To” and I think after seeing photos of some of these places, you will most certainly agree with me. Our first Destination Spotlight is the Hotel Le Toiny in the beautiful island of St. Barths.
One of my most favorite things about St. Barth is that the island has so much culture to offer. The Hotel Le Toiny is located on 38 acres of land in the Côte Sauvage area of the island. The property consists of only 15 private villas that all overlook sparkling blue waters of the Bay of Toiny and the Caribbean Sea. The hotel prides itself as one of the most exclusive and private on the island and each villa has its own gated entrance and private pool. Privacy and alone-time not your thing? The hotel staff is “entirely at [the guests] disposal to arrange any kind of activity,” including everything from snorkeling and surfing to sail boat excursions and big game fishing. The island itself is 21 km of volcanic rock surrounded by shallow reef on all sides, hence, it’s absolutely perfect for hiking and snorkeling.
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| Private Pool with each Villa Suite |
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| Plantation style decor in each private villa. |
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| The resort’s gourmet restaurant, Le Gaïac, that specializes in delicious French and Creole-inspired cuisine |
Right now there is a special offer for this hotel too! The package is for a 6 night stay in one of the hotel villas with an ocean view and includes a three course candlelight dinner, lunch, champagne and flowers upon arrival, breakfast served daily in the privacy of your villa suite, arrival and departure transportation from the airport or harbor, a 1/2 day with a professional photographer (photos provided on a CD and underwater pictures possible), a convertible Mini Cooper rental car and a 60 minute relaxing couples massage during your stay at Hotel Le Toiny. Um, yes please! If you are interested in this special or have any questions, send us an email at hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com
I’m already packed and ready to go, who’s with me?
I just love sending couples to the Caribbean for their honeymoon! Jesus and Amy recently returned from their honeymoon in St. Lucia and had a wonderful time. They were so sweet to share photos and some details about their honeymoon escape. The newlyweds stayed at the Cap Maison hotel, located on the top of a private ocean-front bluff on the beautiful island of St. Lucia. The hotel and its location are breathtaking, to say the least. What’s more, the service provided by the hotel staff is absolutely impeccable. From making dinner reservations to booking island tours and excursions, the reception and concierge take care of everything, ensuring that their guests are able to relax and not worry about a thing. The hotel also sits on a beautiful private beach where guests can lounge at their leisure.
Amazing, right?? Here are a few images and words from Jesus and Amy about their stay:
“Cap Maison was excellent. We liked that it was small and seemed very private. Not busy and crowed like Sandals or some of the other resorts we saw. When on our excursion tours, we drove by some of the other resorts and talked to some of the other couples and we determined that our hotel was probably the best one on the island. It made us feel pretty good.”
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| Amy and Jesus on a sunset cruise around the island. |
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| The view from the couple’s room. |
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| The beautiful falls near the volcano. |
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| A view from the water of the hotel and its private beach. |
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| The breathtaking sunset on the sunset cruise. |
There’s nothing better than knowing you are staying at the best hotel on an island when on vacation. Not to mention, that’s the way it should be when on your honeymoon! I am overjoyed that Amy and Jesus had such a great time! Congratulations again on your marriage! Below are a few other images of the beautiful Cap Maison in St Lucia, enjoy!
Even though Tommy and Vicki are West Coasters, their wedding was on the East Coast during the winter. So they decided as a compromise, they’d go somewhere warm like the Caribbean for their honeymoon! St. Lucia ended up being their perfect place for their honeymoon as it offered relaxation but also the option to go out and do things!
Tommy and Vicki stayed at The Landings Resort which they loved. There they learned how to sail the Hobie Cat, hiked in Pigeon National Park right down the street, took a Catamaran to Soufriere, Marigot Bay and the Volcano, snorkeled, went to the Rum Distillery and still got plenty of R&R on the beach.
“When we arrived we were offered a complimentary Rum Punch which they had waiting in our room when the golf cart drove up with us. We also had a welcome fruit tray in the room. The fruit was delicious! Our room was upgraded to a room with a private Jacuzzi off the patio. Our spa treatments were 50% off and we got free breakfast every day.
Also on our flight from Boston to Atlanta we were upgraded to better seats with more legroom and our flight attendant brought us bloody mary’s (at 6 am) and a bottle of wine from first class that we could enjoy later in the day.”
“Our favorite part of the honeymoon was getting to the Landings and seeing just how great the resort was. We had good expectations but it was above and beyond.
Our favorite day was taking a Catamaran excursion down to Soufriere which included a tour of the volcano, a sugar and cocoa plantation, lunch, and snorkeling at Anse Cochon on the way back. “
Thank you, Tommy and Vicki for sharing your honeymoon with us! Congratulations again to both of you!
Interested in going to St. Lucia for your honeymoon? Contact us! hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com
James and Christina wanted to visit a destination that was different from the hustle and bustle of their usual big-city vacations and settled on Negril, Jamaica.
They loved staying at the Grand Pineapple Resortwhich is right on Seven Mile beach. Upon their arrival they were upgraded to a cottage overlooking the gardens.
To get a greater feel for the local people and culture, Christina and James recommend hiring a local driver and planning a day trip away from the resort.
“I don’t think we could have picked a more perfect location.” says Christina, “We fell in love with Jamaica, its food, its people, and the beaches. The Jamaican people are some of the most welcoming people we have ever met!”
I am thrilled to feature the fabulous honeymoon that Patrick and Nicole recently took to Antigua! They stayed at one of my favorite places, Coco’s Hotel. There are just 26 individual cottages on a hill overlooking the ocean with two private beaches. Each cottage has ocean views and a balcony with a hammock and outdoor shower. The hotel is also all inclusive, so the price you pay ahead of time includes all of your meals, drinks, taxes and gratuities.
This hotel is perfect for couples looking for a relaxing honeymoon on a beautiful beach, and want somewhere quiet and intimate. I hope you enjoy reading about their honeymoon!
Look at that view!!!
How did you decide on this destination?
There were so many reasons! All inclusive resort for adults only, private bungalows on a hillside just a short walk from the beach- perfect for honeymooners, as well as the beautiful views and teal waters of Antigua.
Did you like where you stayed?
Absolutely loved it! The food was amazing, the employees were very accommodating and were eager to get us whatever we needed. The other guests were our fast friends!
What did you think about the destination?
The beach and water were clean and the local residents we extremely friendly!
Did you receive any special honeymoon amenities or upgrades?
The resort provided a “honeymoon dinner” with complimentary champagne as well as a complimentary 30 minute massage.
What was your favorite part of your honeymoon?
Relaxing on our private porch in our bungalow enjoying cocktails (the resort kept our room refrigerator stocked) overlooking the ocean, lounging on the beach laughing with the other residents enjoying the fruity drinks the beach bartender Acare provided, and dinner was always delicious!
Do you have any suggestions for other couples going on a similar honeymoon?
If anyone plans to attend during hurricane season, expect sand flies. They are tiny bug that are impossible to detect, and the bites are very itchy! Bring itch cream- the resort does supply everything you need to keep them away, however that does not work during the wettest season.
What 3 words would you use to describe your honeymoon?
Dream honeymoon destination!
Interested in planning your honeymoon to Antigua? Contact us!
