Calabash Cove
Calabash Cove St Lucia The Perfect 10
How did the honeymoon to St Lucia turn out in general?
Our honeymoon turned out to be 10 stars out of 10. It was a perfect week for us to getaway from everything- the wedding chaos was over and we were welcomed to a carefree, non-stress environment immediately. It was EXACTLY what we needed! It was a perfect balance of activities and rest. We did an excursion together every other day, and the other days we relaxed by the pool or beach and ate delicious food and the best drinks. We did NOT want to leave by the end of our stay. Getting back to reality was quite a wake-up call! But we both look back on our honeymoon with absolute joy and excitement that we started our marriage off exactly how we wanted to.
What did you like best about Calabash Cove, St Lucia for your honeymoon?
Calabash Cove was AMAZING. It was exactly as advertised. I couldn’t say that for most other resorts I’ve ever been to. The best thing about Calabash Cove, which is hard to only name one, is that it was very personal and catered to our every need. That encompasses everything else- the food was delicious, and made-to-order if we asked, the drinks were great, the service was impeccable- the restaurants, maid service, calling for a taxi, etc. It was all done in a very professional yet personal way just for us. They even refilled our mini-bar everyday! We stayed at the Water’s Edge villa, which was attached to only one other villa and very private for the most part. Our favorite part of the villa was the outdoor shower- we even want to build one for ourself in our own home one day!
It was that amazing! To name a few others, we had our own private small pool, deck for breakfast looking out on the ocean, living area with TV and mini-bar, our own room with AC, and the bathroom was very spacious with a jacuzzi. I could have stayed here much longer than just one week! The beach was small yet a perfect size- very private and relaxing. I can’t say enough about the large infinity pool- it looked out over the ocean and was probably my favorite view from the resort. They had entertainment every night at dinner, which was really neat. We even danced our first night because the entertainer played our first dance song from our wedding reception! Very memorable for us.
and about St Lucia for your honeymoon?
St. Lucia is a beautiful island!! We were overwhelmed by the beauty of this island, considering we hadn’t heard too much about it before. The Pitons, the mountains for which the island is most known for, are incredible and a must-see in this lifetime I believe. We took a private boat ride around the island and drove right up to the Pitons. We also docked at Marigot Bay, a famous area known for its role in the old Dr.Doolittle and Pirates of the Caribbean. We also drove through the world’s only drive-in volcano and took a mud bath. It made our skin incredibly soft!
The snorkeling is breathtaking on the island, and we even rented some jetskis for a bit and toured the island ourselves. We still ohh and awe at our pictures wishing we were back on the island and had more time there. We also heard about the street party that happens every Friday night, so we checked it out. It was very much worth our while. It was a whole new experience for the both of us! Not touristy at all- it allowed to see more of the authentic St. Lucian culture rather than be treated as tourists. We bought grilled food off the street and drank their famous Piton beer. They played music in the streets and were selling St. Lucian jewelry, etc. A very good glimpse into their culture!
The least?
Although the island is beautiful, getting from one place to another by car was not that exhilarating. All of the roads are either badly paved or very windy and uphill and downhill. So it did take longer than usual to get from one place to another. All in all though, it did not affect how I felt about our stay in general. It was something to laugh about later!
Highlight of the honeymoon to St Lucia?
The highlight of our honeymoon was definitely the Water’s Edge Cottage. We were so happy that we paid the extra money to stay there. Although we didn’t spend all of our time there, we definitely spent a lot of it there. With the outdoor shower, deck and private pool, you can’t go wrong even with spending the majority of your time there.
Anything that you wish you knew beforehand that you could pass on to us for future clients?
Honestly, I can’t think of one thing that we wished we knew beforehand. We had read a lot of reviews beforehand so knew what to expect.
Any other comments?
This was my first and only honeymoon, so I wasn’t coming in with any other preconceived expectations. but hands down I would absolutely repeat the same exact place and resort again. I haven’t been able to say that for many places I’ve traveled to in years past. The resort was exactly as advertised not only by their personal website but by Unforgettable Honeymoons as well.
Was Unforgettable Honeymoons honeymoon planning service
Yes definitely! The taxi arrangements made for us to and from the airport really helped and made our trip much smoother at the beginning and end.
Ben & Courtney