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Raffles Resort, Canounan Island, Grenadines & St Vincent
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Raffles Resort
Canouan Island

Raffles Resort Canouan Island is located on Canouan Island in the heart of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean. The resort is set on 300 acres of a 1,200 acre private estate featuring three secluded white sand beaches, all surrounded by one of the world’s largest coral reefs.

The new Raffles Resort is amphitheatrically set around the protected bay with each of the 156 single and double-storey luxury villas offering breathtaking views. Exteriors painted in bright Caribbean hues of orange, yellow and blue and interiors decorated with custom bamboo furnishings, Frette linens on netted four poster beds and terra cotta tiled floors with throw accent covers, the resort's guest villas perfectly reflect the exotic warmth of the island.

ROOMS
Each guestroom has an area of no less than 600 square feet and all have private covered patios or terraces with comfortable lounge chairs and views overlooking the beach, sea and garden. All suites feature spacious comfortably appointed living rooms, separate bedrooms and large walk-in closets and some offer fully equipped kitchenettes. Private plunge pools have recently been added to a number of the suites.

Either set on the “Mezzanine” level, located on the top level of the resort’s amphitheater setting or “Orchestra” level, within the first four levels of the resort. “Personality suites” each feature prime views and private swimming pool are also available. All suites feature 2 bathrooms. Bathrooms feature separate glass showers and soaking tubs, double vanities and hand painted porcelain sinks and tiles.

All accommodation features air-conditioning, ceiling fans, an array of pampering bath amenities, bathrobes and slippers, fully stocked refreshment bars, fresh flowers, an in-room safe, twice daily maid service, satellite television, multi-lingual voicemail, computer modems, and separate outside entrances. For your convenience and enjoyment, each guest bedroom comes with it's own golf cart for guests' personal use during their stay.

Facilities and Dining
A full range of activities, based around Canouan's miles of white sand and clear water will be available for the sports-orientated guest. Snorkel gear, wind surfs and hydro-bikes will be available on a complimentary basis. Scuba diving and day sails can be arranged. The resort’s tennis center at Godhal Beach will also offer four all-weather tennis courts floodlit for night play, tennis pro-shop, rental equipment, and resident tennis professional.

Swimming Pool - 12,900 square-foot (1200 sqm) fresh water swimming pool will be the longest in this region, with pool bar, private palapas and spacious pool deck. A separate children’s pool will also be available.

Boat Excursions: Day trips can be organized to one or more of the following islands: Tobago Cays, Mayreau. RafflesAmrita Spa - Pure relaxation is our theme , along with treatments utilizing the therapeutic benefits from the sea. Allow yourself the pleasure of nourishing treatments and exceptional care to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.

La Piazza: A stylish Italian concept restaurant. The menu is a tantalizing blend of aristocratic Euro-Italian cuisine which features white Alba truffles and premium aged Parmesan cheeses.

Jambu’s: Spectacular poolside all-day dining venue with Palapa roofing. This unique cuisine will embrace the additional essences drawn from Latin and Japanese cuisine.
La Varenne - Located at the Villa Monte Carlo, La Varenne will offer panoramic views of the Caribbean. A superb selection of unsurpassed gourmet dishes capturing only the best of European cuisines.

Godhal Beach Bar & Grill: Casual beachside bar & grill. Innovative and flavorful Caribbean-Cuban and Raffles Amrita Spa dishes will make up the casual menu complemented by Caribbean cocktails, and a fine selection of healthy drinks and juices.

Bellini’s: Adjacent to La Piazza, Bellini’s will be the resort’s signature bar. Cascading water features, as well as views of the golf course and Mount Royal. Designer canapés, Italian-style tapas, pasta samplers and creative tasting portions of the catch of the day will please any palate.

Jambu Bar: This lounge and Martini-Prosecco bar at the beachfront pool will offer a new-world wine list with many of the best Proseccos Italy has to offer. A large Martini menu and signature Cosmopolitan Martinis will provide a great start to each evening.

Pool Bar - Set distinctively in the center of one of the Caribbean’s longest outdoor pools, this swim-up bar will be sheltered by exquisite Palapa roofs. A lighter version of Jambu’s à la carte menu will be offered alongside other poolside snacks. Caribbean cocktails will complement the light fare.
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FLIGHT CONCIERGE
VALID FROM 07 JAN 2008 - 18 DEC 2008)
Stays of 7 nights or more in any room type includes return roundtrip shared charter on a twin-propeller aircraft (40-55 mins transfer) from Barbados, St Lucia, and Martinique (additional charges applicable from Martinique).

ADDED VALUE - FREE NIGHT OFFER
For stays between April 15 - Dec 18 2008, Stay 10 nights pay for 9, stay 14 pay for 12.

RAFFLES JET PACKAGE
Valid From January 7 – December 18, 2008 Stays for 10 nights or more in any one, two or three bedroom Suite, include 20 minute shared transfers on the Raffles Jet (maximum occupancy of 6 people) from Barbados, St. Lucia and Martinique (additional charges applicable from Martinique).