ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES WINS HEARTS WITH VALENTINES DAY PACKAGES
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Grenadine House and Bequia Beach Hotel Announce Limited-Time
Room Upgrades, Complimentary Meals & Couples Massage
NEW YORK, NY, January 19, 2010 Couples pierced by cupids arrow owe it to themselves to steal away to the virtually undiscovered islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines this Valentines Day. Grenadine House on the main island of St. Vincent and its sister property Bequia Beach Hotel on Bequia, the largest of the Grenadine Islands have cooked up romance-themed weekend packages that
set the scene for canoodling. Those looking to extend their getaway without stretching their wallets too thin can add more nights to these packages for savings of up to $120 per couple, per night.
Grenadine Houses two-night Deluxe Romance package welcomes guests with a complimentary bouquet of roses. Couples can enjoy an upgrade to a Superior Garden or Bay View room with a private balcony or a terrace; daily continental breakfast overlooking the picturesque bay; and a romantic dinner for two at the historic Sapodilla Room, accompanied by a live Jazz performance. Deluxe Romance is available for $349 per couple for travel from February 13 through February 15. Each additional night is $140 per couple, per night for up to seven days prior to or following Valentines Day weekend while retaining the room upgrade.
Bequia Beach Hotels three-night Valentines Day package offers an upgrade to a Classic Sea View room; a rose petal turndown service on Valentines Day; two three-course dinners with a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine; a rejuvenating couples massage at a secluded spot on the beach; airport and ferry transfers; and daily continental breakfast. The Valentines Day package is available for $790 per couple for travel from February 12 through February 15. Additional nights in the same room category can be booked for $180 per couple, per night.
Grenadine House was originally built in 1765 as the residence to the British Administrator of St. Vincent. Fully renovated to meet todays international standards while keeping its charming Victorian-style, the intimate boutique hotel features 20 guest rooms. Foodies can enjoy Creole and Western cuisines at the Sapodilla Room restaurant, with live Jazz on Friday nights. For more information or bookings, visit www.grenadinehouse.com or call 1-784-458-1800.
St. Vincent is the gateway to the multi-island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The picturesque capital city of Kingstown boasts the oldest botanical gardens in the Western Hemisphere; St. Georges Anglican Cathedral built in the early 1800s; the vibrant Market Square, abundant with fresh produce, fruit and meats; and Fort Charlotte, some 600 ft. above Kingstown Bay. Ecotourists and adventure buffs alike can climb the imposing La Soufrière volcano at 4,048 ft.; explore the recently revamped Falls of Baleine on the northern tip of the island; or visit the Vermont Nature Trails for a chance to spot the indigenous St. Vincent parrot in its rainforest habitat.
On an island of intimately scaled properties, Bequia Beach Hotel on Friendship Bay offers 11 classic rooms, each with a private covered terrace; 13 suites; and six villas three with private plunge pools. Twenty-nine additional rooms are slated for completion later this year, along with an a la carte spa and gym. Dining options include the elegant Blue Tropic Café and the recently opened, beachfront Bagatelle Beach Bar and Restaurant. For more information or bookings, visit www.bequiabeach.com or call 1-784-458-1600.
Just a one-hour ferry ride from St. Vincent, Bequia is a charming enclave that retains its age-old boat building and fishing traditions. The quaint island is dotted with colorful homes draped in bougainvillea and shaded by almond trees. Travelers arriving by ferry can explore the small town of Port Elizabeth, with its boutique lodging and waterfront restaurants serving West Indian fare. Nearby are the islands iconic family-run model boat shops Sargeant Brothers Model Boat Shop and Mauvins Model Boat Shop. South of the bay, locals stage model boat races every Sunday, culminating in Friendship Bay. Travelers can also visit the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary and capture panoramic views of the town from the 18th century Fort Hamilton.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a string of 32 islands and cays in the southern Caribbean, located 1,500 miles southeast of Miami. For more information on St. Vincent and the Grenadines, please visit www.discoversvg.com or call (212) 687-4981.
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