Q – My boyfriend and I are professionals in the fashion industry in New York and we are in dire need of a Caribbean getaway sometime in December, perhaps over the Holidays. We like hip resorts with progressive food and rooms with modern design touches. We also have rather high expectations about service, a rare commodity, from what we understand, on the islands. I’m a Vegan, if that makes any difference. We’d be bringing along some work, but mostly, this is a vacation for soaking up the sun and relaxing with a little Buddha music in the background. Any suggestions?
A – First, do this so you are home by the 18th of December. You will save a great deal of money, more than enough to pay for a second vacation, and you may actually be able to get some seats on an aircraft. The resorts we are recommending are either sold out or close to it for the Holiday period.
We think you should concentrate your search on Parrot Cay or Gransevoort in the Turks & Caicos. Check out Jade Mountain or Ladera on St. Lucia. Finally, you might love the vibe at the Eden Rock on St. Barts. Have your consultant get you the actual hotel inspection reports of each of these properties so you can make an educated decision. And please, be back by the 18th. The “amateurs” start arriving on the islands that afternoon.
They have vegetables in the Caribbean. In fact, Bob Marley used to smoke them. No worries.
