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enRoute’s Favourite HideawayS1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Itinerary | Home Turks and CaicosWhere to StayAt Amanyara Villas, our pavilion (one of 40) had views right to the ocean. Northwest Point, Providenciales 649-941-8133, amanyaravillas.com Perfectly intact seashells litter the white-sand beaches at Parrot Cay. Set apart from the main resort, each of its three whitewashed villas comes with a pool and a butler. What to DoThe scuba diving guides at Big Blue Unlimited will stop the catamaran at a deserted cay so you can have a nap on the beach.Travel PlannerTime Difference from EST 0 The Experts Getting There Lance-aux-ÉpinesWhere to StayThere were more staff members than guests when we visited Mount Hartman Bay Estate, a private resort for you and up to 22 of your closest friends. Want something smaller? Book the thatched Beach House, complete with lap pool. Soon, the owners will also open Prickly Bay Waterside condos in Lance-aux-Épines.Mount Hartman Bay Estate Reef View Drive, Lance-aux-Épines, St. George’s, 44-16-28-829-222, mounthartmanbay.com Prickly Bay Waterside pricklybay.com
Grenada’s developments include a new cruise port, plus a few resorts in the works. Au nombre des projets à la Grenade, citons un nouveau port d’escale et quelques complexes hôteliers en cours de construction.
Where to Eat The road to the Beach House Restaurant, one of the island’s best, might be bumpy, but the location – near a magnificent bluff – makes it worth the drive. What to DoNo visit is complete without a field trip to the rainforest-shrouded waterfalls of Grand Étang National Park & Forest Reserve, about 20 minutes from St. George’s.
If you’re staying at Mount Hartman and want a taste of River Antoine Estate’s potent rum (at 152 proof), have one of the Hartman staff show you the way. Travel PlannerTime Difference from EST 0 The Experts Getting There South Andros, BahamasWhere to Stay Andros is the quietest island in the Bahamas, but Eleuthera is a close second and has several luxury hotels, including the upcoming Cotton Bay Estates (partnering with Starwood Hotels & Resorts). Meanwhile, try the Cove Eleuthera (with a great restaurant) or Powell Pointe Resort (with the area’s top marina). Powell Pointe Resort 242-422-9977, capeeleuthera.com Where to EatEmerald Palms or Tiamo are a sure bet for a sophisticated dinner, but Ezrena’s Eatery, Restaurant and Bar is a must for its laid-back ambience. What to DoWith one of the longest barrier reefs in the world, Andros is dive central. Snorkelling expeditions (along with hiking, diving and more) are available through Andros Beach Club. Travel PlannerTime Difference from EST 0 The Experts Getting There Costalegre, MexicoWhere to StayCasa de Mita’s staff seems to telepathically predict your needs, like when a sangria materializes before you know you want one. Las Alamandas is about two hours from Puerto Vallarta. For amenities, make a wish list – from private beachside bonfires to horseback tours through the rainforest. With seven upscale Puerto Vallarta-area properties, Mexico Boutique Hotels has both urban (Hacienda San Angel) and rural (Majahuitas). What to DoEl Tigre Club de Golf is a serious golfer’s sanctuary – watch for the beach bunkers. Puerto Vallarta’s artistic side comes out on Wednesdays with an Old Town Art Walk.
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