Your Trip

This trip combine two English speaking Islands, both offering a different approach of the Caribbean. Barbados has a very rich touristic industry and its infrastructure is very well developed. The Island recommends many activities, the Atlantic Ocean is very active on the East coast, perfect for windsurfing

and surf and on the West coast the sea is very calm and safe. St Vincent and the Grenadines are less developed, starting only to open up to visitors, so they still have this charming spontaneity of the Caribbean of many years ago. St Vincent & the Grenadines are less visited because they are off the beaten track and less accessible. However, these Islands are one of the best quiet destinations of the truly Caribbean area.

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Departure from the closest airport near your home (price from Geneva but changeable) to Barbados. Arrival at the Bridgetown International Airport and transfer to the Yellow Bird Hotel for 7 nights in the room category and meal plan chosen. 
Information meeting with the local representative for the island description and activities to practice. Then you have a complete week to explore the Island, practice sports or just relax.
Transfer from the hotel back to the airport for your flight to Bequia and taxi to the Bequia Beach Hotel. The next 5 days (4 nights) are yours to discover the Island with the tips of the hotel staff. Transfer from Bequia Island to St Vincent by ferry or plane and upon arrival on St Vincent Island, and taxi to the the Mariners Hotel. 3 nights in this new place for your pleasure. At the end of your stay in this magnificent Island, taxi from your hotel to the airport and flight back via Barbados. Flight back to your home.

What is included

• Return flights on Barbados and one way from Barbados to Bequia with return out of Saint Vincent to Barbados
• Transfers on Barbados
• Local representation service in Barbados
• 7 nights in a double room a the Time Out Hotel, in the chosen category, with daily breakfast in Barbados
• 4 nights in a double room at the Bequia Beach Hotel, no meal included
• 3 nights in a double room at the Mariners Hotel, no meal included

Options/Supplements

• Others departure cities possible
• Car rental in Barbados and Saint Vincent (left driving)
• Meal plan possible (breakfast at the Yellow Bird Hotel in Barbados, and Bequia Beach Hotel, in Bequia.
• Various tours (one day cruise, safari, Island tour, etc.)
• Extension on one Island or the three of them
• Prolongation on another Grenadines Island
• Transfers in St Vincent, approximately USD10 one way airport – hotel
• Transfers in Bequia, approximately USD10 one way airport – hotel and USD10 hotel – harbour
• Ferry crossing from Bequia Island to St Vincent (1 hour) or flight (5 minutes)

Duration / Period

• 14 nights (minimum of less hotel night also possible in all hotels), 16 days. Maximum 45 days.
• Please ask us the rates for your travel dates and hotel of your choice!

Your Trip

This package is combining two magnificent Islands as well as two different ways to discover them. You start with a hotel stay in Barbados, feet on the ground to explore the numerous attractions of this well developed Island. Then you continue your trip aboard a sailboat and learn how to sail in the best

Caribbean area dedicated to sailing. Grenadines is the best spot to enjoy cruising.

More Details

Departure from the closest airport near your home (price from Geneva but changeable) to Barbados. Arrival at the Bridgetown International Airport and transfer to the Yellow Bird Hotel for 5 nights in the room category and meal plan chosen. 
Information meeting with the local representative for the island description and activities to practice. Then you have a complete week to explore the Island, practice sports or just relax.
At the end of your stay in Barbados, transfer from the hotel back to the airport for your flight to Saint Vincent Island. On arrival, taxi to the Mariners Hotel for 2 nights. The next 3 days are yours to discover the Island with the tips of the hotel staff. Then, taxi to the marina where you will board you sail ship for a learning cruise experience. First you will have a meeting with the skipper to decide together of the itinerary and lessons. Each night you anchor in a different place and everybody participate to the life on board. You will learn to sail with books, skipper’s help and tips and most of all by sailing. If you want you can also make the exams for the ASA (American Sailor Association), level 1, 2, or 3. At the end of the cruise returning to its departure point in St Vincent, taxi back to the Villa Lodge hotel for one last night in this paradise.
Then, the next day, taxi from your hotel to the airport and flight back via Barbados. Flight back to your home.

What is included

• Return flights, transatlantic and regional
• Transfers on Barbados
• Local representation service in Barbados
• 5 nights in a double room at the Yellow Bird Hotel, in the chosen category, no meal in Barbados
• 3 nights in a double room at the Mariners Hotel, in the chosen category, no meal in St Vincent
• Cruise with sailing course (different courses types according to the participants level), breakfasts and lunches included, except alcoholic beverages and dinners (normally taken on land) (maximum 6 students)

Options/Supplements

• Other departure cities possible
• Meal plan possible (full breakfast at the Yellow Bird Hotel in Barbados)
• Taxi in St Vincent, approximately USD10 one way airport – hotel and taxi between the hotel Villa Lodge and the harbour approximately USD12 one way
• Car rental in Barbados and Saint Vincent (left driving)
• Various tours
• Other cruise type in the Grenadines possible
• Airport taxes in Barbados and St Vincent, payable locally
• Extension on one Island or both, or on another Grenadines Islands (Union, Bequia)

Duration / Period

• 14 nights, (minimum of less hotel night also possible both hotels), 16 days. Maximum 45 days.
• Ask us the rates for your travel dates!

Your trip

Powerful and streamlined, Tarani offers all the comfort of a cruise on a fast, refined modern catamaran (Privilège 615). Air-conditioned cabins with varnished maple woodwork and wenge floors, luxurious upholstery, and a subtle décor will ensure you of a harmonious, spacious and luminous environment.

The saloon and cockpit have a panoramic view onto the seascape and the coast. Used in conjunction with the ship’s dinghy, there is plenty of equipment on board for water-skiing, kite-surfing, or tubing, and you will never be far from a beach if you just want to relax and do nothing, or from a village for dinner, or a town for shopping and nightlife. Sports and cultural activities will also make your stay a time to remember.

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Departure from the closest airport near your home (price from Geneva but changeable) to Fort de France, in Martinique. Arrival at the airport and transfer the marina to embark on the beautiful catamaran sailboat. The below itinerary describe an example of the program for one week, but can be changed according to your wishes:

Departure every Saturday, 7 nights / 8 days cruise

Day 1 : Le Marin / Saint Lucia (40 nm)
Arrive at Le Marin, a marina not far from the airport at Fort de France. Winds permitting, set sail the following morning for Saint Lucia. Anchor in the bay or dock in the port as you desire: spend time at the beach or visit a typical village. Sail past the Pitons near Soufrière.

Day 2 : Saint Lucia / Bequia, Admiralty Bay (50 nm)
At your anchorage, explore the transparent waters to dive or relax, and in the evening discover the joy of mingling with local people, visiting the market, or enjoying a barbecue with the Rastas.

Day 3 : Bequia / Canouan, Charleston Bay (25 nm)
Moor at the island, dive to explore the clear waters, corals, and multi-coloured fish. Visit Charleston village.

Day 4 : Canouan / Tobago Cays (6 nm)
A short hop to reach Tobago. Enjoy everything the lagoon has to offer, a Mecca for yachting enthusiasts. You will find a sheltered, circular anchorage not far from a coral reef teeming with coffer fishes, grouper, and surgeon fishes.

Day 5 : Tobago Cays / Moustique (25 nm)
A serene island known for its celebrities and British charm. Time to enjoy the transparent water, diving, and a visit to a nature reserve are on the program. Or head ashore and spend the evening enjoying live Caribbean music, a rhythmic sound with vibrant percussion.

Day 6 : Moustique / Saint Lucia (40 nm)
During this memorable northbound sail you will discover a wealth of idyllic landscapes. Anchor at Marigot Bay, saltmarsh beach, dinner and swimming. Before you return to civilization enjoy this haven of beauty set in a joyful colonial atmosphere. Fine dining is available.

Day 7 : Marigot Bay / Le Marin (40 nm)
Another splendid sail to return to Le Marin, a port tucked away at the end of a magnificent bay. Transfer back to the airport for the return flight or extension in Martinique or on another Island.

This cruise runs from December to April. From May to October, the Tarani offers Mediterranean cruises.

What is included

• Return flights from Geneva to Fort de France
• Return transfers from the airport to the marina
• Catamaran itinerary according to the program described above with a skipper and an hostess
• 7 nights in a cabin (double occupation) on board the Catamaran
• Minimum 4 persons, maximum 8, plus crew
  Private Catamaran based in Martinique
  Details :
  Equipments and amenities du Catamaran :
• Dingy with 50CV motor, automatic pilot, VHF, loch, speedo, sondeur, giroueCe, anémomètre, 1GPS Raymarine émission à la barre et dans le cockpit, radio lecteur CD Bose avec haut parleurs extérieurs, douche de pont, échelle de bains, guindeau électrique, coussins cockpit et fly bridge, 2 Biminis.
• Qualified skipper from the first day to the end of the cruise
• Qualified hosess from the first day to the end of the cruise
• First full tank of water and fuel for the ship and dingy
• Accommodation in a double private cabin with air conditioning, bathroom with shower and WC, safe, Apple television access with movie on request
• Interior design sober, grey cushion, low lightening, grey and blue colors
• Accommodation: Luxurious linen, beach towel, fine sheets and mattress of 180 x 200
• Toiletries casanera, bio herbal
• 7 breakfasts, buffet style
• 6 lunches on board
• 6 dinners on board
• 3 wine bottles per meal (lunches and dinners on board), according to the menu offered
• 1 aperitif, with alcohol or not, per person per lunch
• 1 cocktail, with alcohol or not, per person per dinner
• 1daily Tea Time including a beverage (non aoholic) and snack per person
• 2 cans per day per person (beer, coke, fruit juice, Fanta) and unlimited water bottle
• Nautical activities available:
  Water-skiing, wake-board, submarine scooter, mask and tuba, fins, kayak
• Cleaning return package (mandatory)
• Boat insurance

Options/Supplement

• Parking in port during the trip (maritim agents fees)
• National and local taxes
• Customs fees if applicable
• Communication fees
• other options : Insurances (cancellation, baggage)
• 1 dinner outside (the day prior to disembarcation)
• Refund of the supplies, if cancellation 3 days prior to departure
• Any activities not mentionned
• Others departure cities possible
• Extension in a Martinique hotel, before or after the cruise
• Extension on another Island Guadeloupe, Dominique, Ste-Lucia, etc.

Duration/Period

Minimum 7 nights, maximum 30 days.

Introduction

Destination Saint Lucia Yachting is a bareboat yacht charter and boat management in the windward Islands of the Caribbean. DSL Yachting is located within Rodney Bay Marina in St Lucia,  the ideal takeoff point for a sail through the Caribbean Windward Islands.

Their fleet consist of 15 bareboat sailing yachts of different make and size, a fleet small enough to be personally maintained and looked after by the manager, but large enough to give you a good selection.

Types of boats

Bavaria, Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Leopard.

Duration

from one to three weeks.

Services

Longterm Yacht Charter, Absentee Yacht Management, Yacht Management, Yacht Repairs and Refits,
Procurement of Spare Parts, Rental of Storage Space, Fax and Mail Service, Yacht Deliveries, Yacht Hull Insurance with Hurricane risk cover.

Introduction

Canouan Estate Resort & Villa showcases suites and stunning 2 to 6 bedroom luxury villas all with pools. All luxury Villas enjoy access to the services provided on the entire Estate, featuring hidden coves, beautiful white sand beaches, championship 18-hole golf course, tennis, water sports, a 17th Century English Church located at the heart of the resort,

5 signature restaurants and bars, Sugar Palm Kids Club and the magnificent Canouan Resort Spa all surrounded by one of the world's largest coral reefs in the heart of the Caribbean.

Location

Canouan Estate Resort & Villa is located in the heart of The Grenadines in the south-eastern Caribbean. Canouan is just five square miles in size and formerly a community of sailors and fishermen. Canouan is accessible by air through four major gateways - Barbados (55 min.), Grenada (20 min.), Martinique (60 min), and Mainland St. Vincent (15 min.) - with connection to Canouan Airport. The most frequent flights to Canouan Island are from Barbados on Grenadine Airways or Liat.com.  Grenadine Airways flies once or twice daily to Canouan Island.  Liat flies a couple of times a week to Canouan Island and continues to Grenada. Alternative transportation to Canouan is available by ferry. Once you are on the Island, transfers are provided by the hotel.

Rooms

In addition to the 2 to 6 bedroom Estate Villas, Canouan Estate Resort & Villa, offers a collection of semi-detached villa suites including Junior, One and Two Bedroom Villa Suites and One and Two Bedroom Villa Pool Suites. With a total of over 825 square feet, the Junior Suites offer a spacious bedroom and living area with king bed or two double beds with terrace. The Villa Suites & Villa Pool Suites come either in One or Two Bedroom (1300 square feet or 1960 square feet). The pool suites feature a private pool. The rooms all come with : 100% Frette cotton terry bath towels and cotton bathrobes, Frette cotton sheets and feather pillows, hairdryer, in-room electronic safe, twice daily housekeeping service, telephone with voicemail, A/C, ceiling fan, satellite flat screen television, DVD player, computer accessible, electricity 220V, 50hz, English plug, adapters provided. Private luxury bathrooms with separate deep soaking tub and shower, large walk in closet, and mini-bar. All suites come with Lavazza Espresso coffee machine with daily complimentary replenishment, and some suites have a large Ocean view or a Resort view terrace and one golf cart per bedroom is offered.

Hotel Dining

The Canouan Estate Resort & Villa, offers a selection of Restaurants located throughout the private estate, available to all residents and villa owners. The Shell Beach Bar & Grill is located in the Villa Community and is open for a light lunch serving sandwiches, salads, grilled seafood and meats at your convenience on the beach. The La Piazza Restaurant offers a tantalising blend of authentic Italian cuisine and an extensive selection of Italian wines. It is open for breakfast and dinner. Romeo e Giulietta, named after the famous Shakespearean characters, offers a selection of international Tapas, sushi, salads and sandwiches with the scenic beauty of the reef and Caribbean Sea. This romantic hideout has a unique concept of Magnum bottle House Wines and a great selection of cocktails named after famous lovers. It is open for lunch and dinner. The Bellini’s Bar and Bistro, named after the famous champagne cocktail that was invented in Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy - Bellini’s Bar and Bistro is located at the centre of the Resort. It offers an extensive selection of fine cocktails and beverages. Open-air dining at Bellini’s Bar and Bistro offers guests a family friendly, yet elegant atmosphere. It is open for dinner. La Varenne, with spectacular views of The Grenadines, is a fine dining restaurant serving an eclectic mix of French Caribbean delights.  La Varenne is only open at certain times of the year. To enjoy the culinary delights in the comfort of your suite or villa, the Resort offers in villa dining options with a selection of choices from the restaurants. However it is only available in the villas when booking the platinum services package. Finally, private dining on the beach for couples or families is also possible.

Activities

Below is some of the activities offered: White sandy beaches, windsurfing, sunfish sailing. Canouan Resort also has a health Centre, with State of the art running and cycling machines, steppers and elliptical- machine. The spectacular Jim Fazio designed 18-hole championship Golf Course is the Caribbean’s most exciting and challenging. A 150 undulating acres of dramatic hills and seashore, with breathtaking sea views from every angle, it is truly every world-class golfer’s dream. The Resort Spa is located in one of the most spectacular natural settings on earth, inspired by the pristine elements of the Caribbean Sea the winds, sounds and colors of the water.
The following activities are available at the resort and a program can be developed specifically for the guest:
Hike to the highest point on the island Mount Royal and take beautiful pictures of the Grenadines especially at sunset!
Mountain Bikes available to explore the island
Snorkeling inside the bay, protected by one of the largest coral reefs in the Caribbean
Non-motorized water equipment; such as hobie cats, wind surfs, sea-kayaks, hydro bikes…

Services

At the Resort the following service are offered: Airport transfer to the Resort, welcome drink,   Babysitting service available, tropical fruit basket upon arrival, non-alcoholic beverages in-villa mini bar, personal golf cart per bedroom for length of stay, boutique, gift shop, laundry-dry cleaning, pressing, concierge services, use of library (CD, DVD, literature), weekly cocktail reception with the management team, selection of one daily newspaper; complimentary wireless internet access and use of internet centre, complimentary access to Sugar Palm Kids Club for children 4 and up including all activities, afternoon kids snacks and soft drinks; Beach bags for children of 4 and up with toy selection.
The signature promotion for the villas is the Canouan Jet Package, which includes roundtrip jet transfers from Barbados when staying 7 nights or more and arriving and departing on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

More information on Canouan Resort : http://www.canouan-estate.com

Introduction

Lively Italian managed hotel, located on a stunning long white sandy beach with 40 beachfront hideaways including eight suites, which are set in tropical gardens right on the water's edge with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Rooms are of Brazilian walnut wooden panelling, with balconies overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Location

Canouan is just five square miles in size and formerly a community of sailors and fishermen. Canouan is accessible by air through four major gateways - Barbados (55 min.), Grenada (20 min.), Martinique (60 min), and Mainland St. Vincent (15 min.) - with connection to Canouan Airport. The most frequent flights to Canouan Island are from Barbados on Grenadine Airways or Liat.com.  Grenadine Airways flies once or twice daily to Canouan Island.  Liat flies a couple of times a week to Canouan Island and continues to Grenada. Alternative transportation to Canouan is available by ferry. Once you are on the Island, transfers are provided by the hotel.

Rooms

There are two types of accommodation at the Tamarind Beach Hotel and Yacht Club, the beach front rooms and beach front suites. The rooms have a bathroom with shower, air conditioning, telephone, personal in-room safe, overhead ceiling fan, mini bar, hair dryer and TV. Upper floor rooms have balconies with a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea; ground floor rooms have patios with direct access to the beach. The beach front suites also have a bathroom with shower, separate sitting area, walk-in closet, air conditioning, telephone, personal in-room safe, overhead ceiling fan, mini bar, hair dryer, coffee and tea amenities, TV. All suites have a large beachfront terrace with a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea.

Hotel Dining

The Palapa restaurant has a delightful open terrace surrounded by tropical gardens right on the water's edge offering an array of international cuisine, including Italian pastas, fresh local fish and delicious pizzas from the wood burning oven. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Pirate Cove is an informal bar & restaurant open daily from 4 pm, serving snacks, sandwiches, pizzas and pastas. Special evenings with live music and dancing. It is open for dinner only. Finally, the Beach Bar is located on the white sandy beach offering a selection of cocktails and light snacks, sandwiches and salads and opens daily from 10 am.

Activities

Complimentary non-motorised water sports including windsurfing, kayaks, paddle boats, hydro bikes and snorkelling equipment.

Services

“Sea Grape” massage room is a place to relax and rejuvenate with a massage of your choice in our massage room. The Tamarind private jetty is the point of arrival and departure for all boat excursions to the nearby islands of Tobago Cays, Mayreau, Palm Island, Mopion, Union, Petit St. Vincent and Petit Martinique. Other services include babysitting, local airline ticketing, internet point, fax services, currency exchange, diving, boutique. The hotel has 2 bars, 2 restaurants, offers complimentary airport transfers, complimentary non-motorised water sports, and complimentary wireless internet.

More information on Tamarind Beach Hotel and Yacht Club : http://www.tamarindbeachhotel.com

Introduction

An understated resort on a totally private, stress-free island; the perfect barefoot escape. Young Island appeals to discerning guests, seeking a true Caribbean retreat with a rustic yet comfortable style of accommodation and friendly Caribbean service. The location of the resort, on its own private island has to be one of its best assets. The weekly packages offer tremendous value for money – including meals, entertainment, watersports and the wonderful sailaway option for guests of a 2 or 3 night yacht charter during their stay.

Location

It takes an eight minute drive from ET Joshua Airport, St Vincent Airport to Young Island dock plus a further 3 minute ferry ride to the island. It is about a 20 minute taxi ride from the capital, Kingstown. Young Island is a 35-acre triangular shaped island, 200 yards off the southern coast of St Vincent. It rises gradually to an altitude of about 150ft above sea level.

Rooms

29 cottage rooms either on the beach or up the hillside. There are four accommodation types. Superior category (19) has a King size bed and are located on the lower hillside while others are on the beach side. Deluxe category (4) has also1 king size bed. Three of these cottages are on the middle hillside, the other is on the beach. In addition to the features in the superior, they have a sitting area within the bedroom and a large terrace plus kettle and/or coffeemaker. Luxury with plunge pool has a King size bed. Located on the beach or the hillside and in addition to the features in the other room categories they have a private plunge pool as well as a separate sitting area, CD players, large terrace and private gazebo. Luxury hillside suites include telephones. The Duvernette Suite is a two bedroom suite located on the hilltop set in its own garden and in addition to the features in the other room categories this suite has a spacious sitting room, kitchen, split level terrace with a small swimming pool and views across the ocean. Facilities for all include fan cooled with shuttered windows, private bathroom including an open air private garden shower, furnished private terrace, mini fridge, wall safe, bathrobes, and hair dryer. Air-conditioning is available in superior cottages, some Luxury with pool: and the Duvernette suite.

Hotel Dining

Young Island Resort has one restaurant and two bars. A limited room service menu is available throughout the day until 21h30. Meals are served al fresco style in the gazebos close to the beach. Specialty lunch is on Tuesday, a Barbecue buffet style and local curry buffet is on Sunday. Dinner is a 4 course meal served five nights a week. Local buffet dinner is on Wednesday and barbecue and buffet dinner is on Saturday. Coconuts Bar situated in the sea just a short swim from the beach open 11h00 to 17h00. Captain Bligh bar opens from 9h00 until late…

Activities

Fresh water swimming pool, free tennis – light tokens must be obtained after dusk. Complimentary snorkelling equipment, sailing dinghies, windsurfers, pedaloes and kayaks. Guests opting for one of the Sailaway Packages enjoy a few nights exploring the Grenadines on board one of the hotel’s yachts (44ft or 50ft), with a captain and a cook to prepare meals on board. Each yacht sleeps one or two couples and crew. The yacht usually departs the resort late morning and returns at the end of the sail by mid morning. A 2-night sail includes the islands of Bequia and Mustique, 3 nights will also visit the Tobago Cays if the weather is perfect. Sailaways anchor for the night with optional sightseeing and snorkelling at each stop.

Services

Telephones are available at reception as well as a few of the cottages, and a complimentary internet/e-mail service is offered to all guests at a dedicated computer terminal. Spa Kalina is a mini-spa which sits amongst the tropical foliage on the hillside of Young Island, and offers a selection of pamperings including massages, Indian head massage, manicures, pedicures, reflexology, facials, waxing and aromatherapy.

More information on Young Island Resort