Raffles Resort Canouan Island
General Description Raffles Resort Canouan Island is located on Canouan Island in the heart of The Grenadines in the south-eastern Caribbean. The resort is set on 300 acres of a 1200-acre private estate featuring three secluded, white sand beaches, all surrounded by one of the world's largest coral reefs. The Raffles Resort is set amphitheatre style around the protected bay with each of the 156 single and double-story luxury villas offering breathtaking views. Raffles Resort Canouan Island is located on the western side of Canouan in a beautiful protected bay that forms a natural amphitheater with 300 acres stretching up the mountainside from the Caribbean Sea. The focal point of the resort is a 17th Century Church shipped from England and reconstructed in the 19th century-a perfect site for weddings or vow renewal ceremonies. With two picture-perfect white sand beaches, a Jim Fazio designed 18-hole championship golf course, RafflesAmrita Spa, four gourmet restaurants, four tennis courts, Amrita fitness center, water sports center, The Trump Club Privee gaming, and a hotelier known for its impeccable service and excellence in hospitality, Raffles Resort Canouan Island is one of the Caribbean's finest luxury resorts. The hotel amemities are Airport transfer, baby sitting service, ballroom, banquet facilities, bar, barbecue area, basket ball court, beauty salon/hairdresser, billiards, business center, casino, children's facilities, concierge, conference facilities, currency exchange, disabled facilities, doctor on call, dry cleaning, games room, gift shop, golf course, gym/fitness facilities, high speed internet, wireless internet, laundry service, library, lobby, non smoking rooms, plunge pool, reception, restaurant, room service-24 hours, safe deposit box, secretarial services, smoke free hotel, spa services ( massage, facial, steam room, etc. ), outdoor swimming pool, table tennis, tennis court and tour desk. Breakfast is included. Dining Adjacent to the Trump Club Privee, La Varenne is a more formal dining option with panoramic views of the Caribbean and the resort. A superb selection of gourmet dishes capturing only the best of European cuisines is offered alongside the finest selection of Raffles private-label caviar. Fine champagnes and European wines dominate the extensive wine list. Children twelve years of ages are below are not encouraged to dine in the restaurant. LocationDescription Canouan Island is truly in the heart of The Grenadines, a region known for its unsurpassed sailing, marine life and Caribbean charm. Located just 110 miles west of Barbados, Canouan is a short sail away from the other Grenadine Islands of Mustique, Bequia, Palm Island, and the Tobago keys. The island's three square miles are unspoiled with lush green hills, secluded white sand beaches and sheltered by one of the world's largest coral reefs. With an island population of only 700 residents, Canouan is an intimately friendly and welcoming island paradise for those seeking a sophisticated and idyllic Caribbean getaway. Tamarind Beach Hotel Canouan Island
General Description On a marvelous long white sandy beach, 40 beachfront guestrooms including eight suites, which are set in tropical gardens right on the water's edge. Rooms are of Brazilian walnut wooden paneling with balconies overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The hotel offers two thatched-roof restaurants, Palapa and Pirates Cove, a beach bar, water sports, and dive facilities. Golf and tennis are close by and can be arranged through the concierge. A boutique featuring several designer merchandise, bathing suits and other accessories is on property. Dining Pirate's Cove is located directly on the beach and offers informal dining and drinks and occasional live music. Bar opens 4PM - 11PM. LocationDescription Canouan Island, the Carib-Indian name for "island of turtles," is located in the heart of the Grenadines in the southwestern Caribbean. It is approximately 100 miles west of Barbados and a few miles southwest of Mustique. Stretching a mere 3.5 miles by 4.25 miles, it is one of the Caribbean's best-kept secrets with acres of unspoiled lush landscape and secluded coves to explore. Lavish rolling hills give way to miles of hiking trails and flourishing plant life, as well as powder-white sand, turquoise waters, exotic coral and quaint beaches.