Magical Engagement in the Island of Saint Lucia

So you’re ready to ask your beloved to spend eternity with you. Maybe you didn’t want to do it during the holidays — too much chaos and distraction — but with the arrival of 2016, now is the perfect time to pop that question. And you won’t find a more picture-perfect setting for your engagement…

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Family-Friendly Excursions in Saint Lucia

At Coconut Bay, we shatter the misconception that the Caribbean is only for couples and singles. While Saint Lucia is great for romance and night life, Coconut Bay opens up more options for families. In addition to offering a dedicated wing of the resort just for families, we have a long list of exciting excursions…

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Holiday Vacation Tips for All

With the holidays right around the corner, more and more people are just itching for the days prior to it to go by faster. Whether you’re running from the cold and retreating to the warmth of the Caribbean, celebrating a holiday/winter wedding or even if you opted to stay home with your loved ones, here…

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Dos & Don’ts of Destination Weddings

Destination weddings combine the elation of a loving union with the thrill of an exotic vacation. With so much to look forward to, it’s easy to get swept up in the magic of a destination ceremony and overlook some key details. Here are a few tips to guide you as you plan your unforgettable destination…

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Coconut Bay’s very own Island Vibration Cocktail

Are you already missing the many cocktails Coconut Bay serves? Why not make one of them at home this holiday season. The following is the recipe for the Island Vibration: Ingredients 1 ounce grenadine 1 ounce lime juice 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce rum 1 ounce peach schnapps 1 ounce amaretto 2 ounce orange juice…

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Young Family Travel Tips

There are some for whom the Caribbean doesn’t necessarily come to mind as a possible vacation destination when family trips include young children. Some parents might think that tropical vacations are only for couples or the wealthy. In reality, the Caribbean is incredibly family-friendly, and you are guaranteed a high level of satisfaction particularly if…

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Experience the Wonder of Sea Turtle Hatchings at Coconut Bay

It is hard to fathom any creature going extinct, especially one that has been on Earth for more than 150 million. Sadly, that’s the fate several species of sea turtles currently face. With the threat of extinction looming, the birth of these endangered creatures is something to celebrate now more than ever. Home to three…

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Traveling with Kids? Preparation Can Keep the Travel Blues Away

You deserve a treat, and decide you and your family should do something special. You start to daydream about a relaxing, exotic getaway when you are brought back to reality by yelling coming from down the hall. Suddenly, you are struck by the image of screaming, crying children, as you struggle to check in quickly…

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Real Weddings: Kelly + Matthew

Hailing from Bristol, England, this couple is living proof that true love can bloom in even the most unexpected way. Kelly and Matthew first met in a bowling alley, where Matthew was Kelly’s boss. As it turns out, both were “bowled” over by the other’s charms, and they instantly became the best of friends. They…

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Getting Engaged at Coconut Bay

Forever starts with a single question that has been the substance of dreams and fantasies for many centuries. That one question goes to the heart of romantic fairy tales and to imaginings of that happily ever after. “Will you marry me?” is no ordinary query, and the setting in which it is asked should be…

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