Palm Island in the Grenadines for a week with my family over New Year’s; a nine day agent inspection trip to six islands in French Polynesia; two trips to Anguilla – one a family holiday in February and another in June to become an Anguilla Travel Connoisseur.
These are the trips I have made to my favorite island destinations in the last year. And why would you want to hear this? Seems a bit rude and boastful telling people all the wonderful places I have been. But I am telling you this to explain that while I travel with my family for enjoyment, I also travel to experience and learn about many wonderful places in the world. These travel experiences allow me to specialize in destinations and then offer firsthand knowledge and advice to clients.
So what do these three island paradises offer and which one should you go to? They are all a little off the beaten path and involve a little extra time and effort to get to, but it is well worth the effort.
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| Viceroy, Anguilla |
Anguilla is a little island off the coast of St Maarten/St Martin – about twenty minutes by ferry or eight minutes by air. It offers 33 beaches, about 100 restaurants, boutique resorts, B and B’s and private villas. What it doesn’t have; crowds, casinos or cruise ships. Celebrities love it for the anonymity it offers and the friendly people. It’s a fabulous spot for a wedding, honeymoon, family re-union or friend getaway. It is the little island that could!
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| Petit St Vincent, Grenadines |
The Grenadines is a chain of islands running south from volcanic and lush St. Vincent down to Bequia with its famous port and ship building heritage, to the royal and celebrity hangout of Mustique, to Canouan home to the luxury golf and villa resort (formerly Raffles), the hub of the south, Union Island, and the resort islands of Palm and Petit St Vincent and of course the Tobago Cays.
These islands offer relaxation and seclusion and great snorkeling and scuba. From Canada the best access is through Barbados and then onward via Grenadines Air.
You can sail the islands on your own or charter a boat and crew – a great way to discover secluded coves and beaches.
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| Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia |
And finally the Tahitian islands, which beckon with their romance and beauty. There are 118 islands in French Polynesia, but most people know only of Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. Television, films and magazines have given us a glimpse of her lush landscapes and coral motus surrounding multi-hued blue lagoons, but they remain unspoiled and un-crowded. The islands are far from Toronto five hours to Los Angeles and another eight to Papeete and expensive, but the rewards are many. No one comes home from French Polynesia disappointed! And guess what? The low season in Tahiti is our winter. Whether you cruise or island hop, stay in a five star overwater bungalow or a pension, this paradise will capture your heart
So which will you choose?
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