 Info on Islands
> Ok, we have broadened our search. We are now looking at Jamaica, St.
> Lucia, Barbados, and Bermuda. If anyone can give suggetions and travel
> tips, we would really appreciate it. Also, if anyone out there has
> stayed at an all-inclusive resort, we would love to hear about those
> too....any of the chains.
>
Dont know about chains but all-inclusive on St Lucia which was wonderful (if
you want something small, with really good food and drink) was Eastwinds
(see Tripadvisor for some reviews). I think Anse Chastenet does an all-incl
deal, but its got very expensive since we stayed there. Position cant be
bettered tho - within sight of Pitons - as long as you can cope with the
steps. Most of the hotels on St Lucia are on the north-west coast (north of
Castries); a 2 hour drive from the international airport which many people
find a bit much after a long flight (and the roads arent brilliant). You can
get a helicopter transfer to Castries but we've never done that. If you stay
up there (and there are loads of all-inclusives) you wont see the main
sights of St Lucia (which are in the south) unless you take a trip - easily
arranged.
Barbados is a completely different sort of island - much more 'British' and
easier to get around and see all of. The all-incl we stayed at there was
Escape.
I think many of these places have different markets and not all may be
marketed in US.
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Rita Daggett
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