Lovers who want to tie the knot or celebrate their recent nuptials surrounded by palm tree-lined white sand beaches, crystal blue Caribbean waters and the warm sun, need look no further than Trinidad & Tobago. The two islands offer that something special for just about any type of couple. Trinidad, the more vibrant of the two, boasts sensual nightlife, a delicious world of restaurants and cuisines, eco- adventure and an eclectic mix of music and culture. Tobago features beautiful tranquil beaches, eco-adventure, diving/snorkeling, romantic restaurants, and private villas and luxury resorts.
Coco Reef Resort & Spa, Tobago
Coco Reef, a beachfront hotel located on 10 acres of manicured tropical gardens, provides the ultimate Caribbean vacation in a casually elegant setting. The resort is offering a romantic 5 day/4 night honeymoon package that includes deluxe ocean view accommodations, tropical fruit basket upon arrival, full Caribbean buffet breakfast, nightly candlelight dinner with bottle of sparkling wine, jeep rental for one day of island touring, one “Lesson in Love” couple massage, and airport/hotel transfers. The package, valid until December 20, 2006, is priced at $2,220 per couple and includes all taxes. For reservations or more information call 868-639-8571 or visit www.cocoreef.com.
Hilton Trinidad & Conference Center, Trinidad
The Hilton Trinidad & Conference Center is situated on 25 acres of tropically landscaped gardens overlooking the capital city of Port of Spain. The hotel is offering a “Romantic Getaway” package that includes accommodations, daily breakfast for two, fresh flowers in room upon arrival, a complimentary bottle of champagne/sparkling wine, a gourmet candlelit dinner for two, a choice of either a city tour or tour to Maracas Bay Beach, early check-in and late check- out and a free first year anniversary certificate for a free night (valid at any Hilton Caribbean for 18 months from issued date). A nightly rate for the “Romantic Getaway” package starts at $240 per night and is valid until December 31, 2006.For reservations or more information call 868-624-3211 or visit www.hiltoncaribbean.com/trinidad.
The Palms Villa Resort, Tobago
The Palms Villa Resort is located on the island of Tobago. Each villa features its own pool, spacious decks and verandas, and three spacious bedrooms. Set on a 10-acre estate, only minutes from palm- lined beaches and national parks, the villas are surrounded by flourishing rainforest and landscaped gardens. Choose:
Romantic Honeymoon– This weeklong package includes accommodations for two for seven nights in a private villa, bottle of champagne upon arrival, fresh flowers and basket of fresh tropical fruit, and breakfast prepared in villa on the first morning. This package is priced at $3,250 for stays in the months of June, September and October. Rates increase to $3,640 for those visiting in the months of July and August.
Wedded Bliss – Tie the knot under a Caribbean-style gazebo surrounded by tropical gardens. This wedding package includes filing of marriage license, ceremony with minister, two-layer wedding cake made locally with fresh ingredients and a 36 picture wedding album. Package price is $1,175 and is valid year round. For an extra $475, receive everything listed previously with a 42 picture wedding album instead of 36, welcome cocktails, a boutonniere with choice of tropical flowers, champagne toast, wedding breakfast served on couple’s villa veranda and an in-villa massage for the bride and groom. www.thepalmstobago.com
Trinidad & Tobago is located in the southeastern region of the Caribbean. With their careful approach to tourism, Trinidad & Tobago offers one of the last absolutely unspoiled Caribbean destinations. Trinidad is home to the world famous Carnival, the birth of the steel pan drum, and Nobel Prize winning author, V.S. Naipaul. Tobago, sister island to Trinidad, is the quintessential Caribbean island with secluded beaches, quaint villages, charming hotels and private villas. For more information on Trinidad & Tobago visit www.visitTNT.com or call 800-816-7541.
SOURCE Trinidad & Tobago Tourism Board