St Lucia Honeymoons: Getting Great Value for your Money

by Ross Stevenson

This photo is taken by Chensiyuan and shows the main road in Canaries, St Lucia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

St Lucia honeymoons have been known for their sheer sense of intimate romance, the idyllic beaches, the friendly people, the touches of luxury here and there, and ultimately, their higher-than-your-average-getaway rates. But enjoying an unforgettable Caribbean honeymoon need not be prohibitively expensive. If you know where and how to look, you’ll discover that making great memories with your special someone does not have to burn a gaping hole in your pocket.

Booking Early

As they say, the early bird gets the worm. Getting an excellent discount, like in most everything else, depends on proper timing. And when you cannot afford to check out a provider all the time just to chance upon a good discount, then by all means you should book as early as possible. In St Lucia, honeymoons are a regular occurrence, and most resorts and hotels are more than aware of this fact—hence, the different ‘flavours’ of packages on offer all year round. Moreover, consider the fact that honeymoons do not often happen suddenly and unexpectedly: they are planned carefully, often to the smallest detail. You are able to book months ahead so you\'ll have time to check out the best deals online. Booking early also gives you the luxury of having an ample number of options—because you’re not pressed for time, your lack of desperation allows you to choose well and get what you really want.

Call the Hotel Directly

It is now a common fact that marketing for most resorts and hotels is handled by agents, who add their own mark-up to the usual booking rates. If you want to get the best possible deals, why not try skipping the middleman? You can call the hotel directly and ask about their current discounts and promos. In St Lucia, honeymoons are treated as one of the most valued ‘commodities’ and it is a very safe bet that any resort or hotel in the Caribbean has their own special offers. At Cap Maison, for example, honeymoon-specific discounts come in the form of a 25% discount on standard rates, as well as the inclusion of other freebies that make the experience much more special: a welcome bottle of champagne, a complimentary massage session for the couple, and even a cruise on board the resort’s own private luxury yacht.

Watch Out for All-inclusive Packages

There’s a reason why, when you speak with agents of most resorts in St Lucia, honeymoons are mentioned with almost bated breath: this special occasion is singularly one of the Caribbean’s best money-earners. There is stiff competition among boutique hotels and resorts to get the customers, who in turn (if their experience is utterly satisfying) will unwittingly promote the resort through word of mouth. So when you’re checking out the different promos and discounts, know that you may get even more with all-inclusive, multiple-day packages. Read the fine print and see which best meets your needs: some resorts throw in the services of a professional wedding coordinator, while others allow you to have the entire resort to yourselves.

Ross Stevenson is the General Manager of Cap Maison. With a reputation as the foremost luxury hotel on St Lucia, they provide a wide selection of services for St Lucia honeymoons and options for couples who want to enjoy a blissful Caribbean experience.


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