 Are
you worried that a typical cruise ship might be
a little too confining for your honeymoon? Do
you like the idea of being on the water, but would
prefer not to be on a floating resort? If you
are the types who like to have fun, see a lot
and relax in a shorts and t-shirt atmosphere,
this honeymoon could be for you. It's a cruise
all right, but not as you've seen advertised on
television.
Think smaller, relaxed, younger, exotic. Sleep
under the stars on deck if you like, explore
islands and beaches the bigger ships can't touch,
wear your bare feet to dinner, have a rum punch,
or simply find a quiet corner to enjoy each
others' company or read books.
Board
the Windjammer S/V Polynesia, a three-mast sailing
vessel known as a "tall ship," for
a tour of the French West Indies - a fantastic
combination of beauty and tranquillity, mixed
with cafes and cosmopolitan appeal. This itinerary
means you will be active - there are several
spots to windsurf, hike in rainforests, and
enjoy the best beaches on both inhabited and
uninhabited islands. Have an espresso in a casually
sophisticated café on St. Barths, visit
fishing villages and archeological sites on
Anguilla, scuba dive on tiny Saba, or play golf
at The Four Seasons Nevis. Try the French pastries
on the French side of St. Martin, or try your
hand at the Casinos on the Dutch side (St. Maarten).
Share
your experiences with fellow travelers each
night; and receive a briefing each morning on
your upcoming port of call. Take in your own
personalized Caribbean sunset each evening.
Finally, once you dock back in St. Maarten your
trip isn't quite over - you will spend your
final day and night at the luxurious Privilege
Resort & Spa on the French side of the island
- a wonderful way to conclude your honeymoon.
After
a wedding, a reception and the months it took
to get you there, you'll remember the contrast
and the fun of sailing on a tall ship in the
Caribbean for your honeymoon.
Who will enjoy this trip
Those who are free spirited, that want the peace
and quiet of a sailing ship, and that prefer
the unstructured nature of this type of itinerary.
Those who would enjoy meeting and getting to
know their shipmates, as this is an inherently
more interactive experience.
Who
should avoid this trip
Those who desire a more formal cruising experience;
those who want a plethora of highly structured
activities and entertainment options; those
who are prone to sea sickness (even with drugs);
those who would rather have the anonymity of
a larger ship; those who desire a more luxurious
stateroom.
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