I'm looking for a honeymoon destination in the carribean...

[enewseven]

Hi Mary J,



Yes, shipping luggage is almost a prerequisite in business, these days. Companies don't want their people to waste any additional time than they have to at airports, and potentially missing their meetings. Carry on the work and some personal items, and ship the rest of it !!!

[omegaet]

mary-j wrote:

Getting your luggage shipped over to your destination sounds a great idea. I never even knew it was possible to do that. I have certainly never heard of anyone here doing that. I imagine it would be a lot less stressful than having to check in your luggage, especially if you have several connectionsand therefore you would enjoy your journey more.Is itvery expensive to do this?

mary-j....we use a luggage service www.theluggageclub.com (not every trip, but frequently), especially when several changes of aircraft are involved to reach our final destination. We typically take small carry-on bags with basic changes of clothing and ship the bigger stuff ahead. Most services offer a tracking system (just like FedEx), so you can see the progress your baggage makes and when it arrives. We usually ship about four or five days prior to our departure. Nothing can mess up a holiday like having your clothes go to Africa when you are planning a trip to Mexico!




Message Edited by omegaet on 01-09-200701:25 PM

[funtimes]

Hi Enewseven CONGRATULATIONS How exciting planning a honeymoon My vote would be for the Fairmont Hotels in Barbados Glitter Bay and Royal Pavillion right next door You can use both facilities - water activities are included swim with sea turtles everyday hobbie cat sail or snorkel over a shipwreck visit Harrisons Cave when you need a break from the sun, beautiful botanic gardens, sea flower cave where sea amenones thrive etc Wonderful location!!! have fun ...funtimes

[two2go]

Hi enewseven

Reading over this thread, and noticed what anoverwhelming response you got. There are some really greatproperties (I wasso impressed I even looked up some of them up. The Caves in Jamaica is still under construction).I'm curiousto know if you have decided on where to spend your honeymoon.

two2go

[enewseven]

Thanks for your response Two2go ! I agree I have gotten so much informationfrom this thread which is what makes the LL Community such a helpful interactive place. After a lot of research and trying to pinpoint the perfect place, I've narrowed it down to4 places ( Sandy Lane, Jade Mountain Spa, and Covecastles, Spice Island) I have to book this by next week so I will let those who are interested know what we picked. I'm usually a mercenary traveler ( Pick up and go) but with the honeymoon it's got to be just right ...



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Message Edited by enewseven on 01-30-200709:56 AM

[enewseven]

Hi All :





Great news everyone! My fiancee and I finally picked our honeymoon destination......and it is St. Lucia at The Jade Mountain Resort.





How can I say no to this room !!!

[claassenam]

That looks beautiful enews! Congratulations. Have you already purchased and are you able to find a suitable package on luxurylink?

[mary-j]

enewseven,I think you have made an excellent decision. That would probably have been the one i would have gone for. Which villa did you finally book? The views from them look absolutely breathtaking. I am so jealous!!! I hope you write a report when you return and tell us all about this absolutely beautifulplace. Congratulations to you and your bride-to-be.

[enewseven]

Thank's again to everyone here for all your help ! I will definitely have a full review of the property whenwe return so look for that sometime in the spring. And if anyone has any additional tips about St. Lucia please feel free to share them



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[clancyfox2]

Well we've been to Petit St. Vincent, Provo, and Biras Creek as mentioned. Our favorite hands down would be Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos. Actually, we recommended it to a couple who wanted a special place to get engaged last year and they loved it. Been there twice (and we are fussy). Done extended traveling thruout the Carribean and this is the best. Fabulous beaches, gourmet food, wonderful (primarily Asian) staff, and a fabulous spa. Check out there web site Parrot Cay, Luxury Caribbean Resort and Spa. Ben Afflect honeymooned there. Bruce Willis has a home on the property that you can rent. You never know who you might see there - Donnatella Versace (has a home there), Dolce and Gabbano, Jack Black, or Mick Jaggar (I think has a home there). Anguilla is another great island. Let me know if you need any other info.