Once at a Blue Horizons
A honeymoon adventure
virginvoices.com staff
Blue Horizons Garden Resortin Grenada is combining the growing appeal of adventure travel with a Caribbean honeymoons, via an active romance package, complete with island aphrodisiacs and an expedition into the lush tropical rainforest.
The resort features 32 spacious accommodations in superior studio and deluxe one-bedroom suite categories; the gourmet restaurant La Belle Creole, serving continental cuisine with a West Indian flair; a freshwater swimming pool; activities lounge; and centrally-located poolside bar.
A Green Globe Benchmarked property, Blue Horizons has an aviary for tropical birds with 21 different species inhabiting the grounds. Birds that can be found on property include the Barn Swallow, the Violet Eared Dove, the Tropical Mockingbird, the Broad-Winged Hawk and the Lesser Antillean Bullfinch.
Arnold Hopkin, owner and manager of Blue Horizons says the resort wants to provide honeymooners with a value-oriented vacation in the tropics, draw two distinct niche markets – honeymoons and soft adventure.
Hopkin says Blue Horizons should appeal to newlyweds looking for a moderately-priced honeymoon, without sacrificing the privacy and majestic scenery that many new couples seek on this special vacation.
A recent honeymoon package at Blue Horizons Garden Resort included
• Accommodations in a deluxe one-bedroom suite with kitchenette,
• One dinner for two at La Belle Creole restaurant;
• A romance adventure tour that takes honeymooners along the southeast ridge of the island. Stops include historic Fort Frederick, Bay Gardens (featuring palms, TropicalAmerican trees and decorative, ornamental and foliage plants), Morne Gazo ( a one mile, nutmeg shell-covered trail in an undisturbed rainforest), and De La Grenada Herb & Spice Factory;
• Non-motorized watersports including snorkeling, kayaking and sailing with Hobie cats plus use of beach chaise lounges – available at Spice Island Beach Resort, a short walk away on Grand Anse Beach;
• Golf at Grenada Golf Club;
• Welcome drink.
The package also features a special Honeymoon Kit inspired by local tradition and the essence of romance. The Honeymoon Kit includes:
• Grenadian Love Tea – According to an old Grenadian custom, the Love Tea symbolizes the sweet, the spicy, the sour and the bitter, all of which are part of marriage.
• Cinnamon Body Oil – This fragrant oil is ideal for a full-body massage.
• Honeymoon Rum – A unique combination of rum with spices and just a touch of Bois Bande, the Caribbean aphrodisiac.
• Clove Dream Pillow – A small bag of cloves placed beneath a pillow guarantees sweet dreams and faithfulness.
• Nutmeg – To make the very special atmosphere of Grenada last after returning home, take the nutmeg and make a pot of Grenadian Honeymoon Soup.
The lush landscape at Blue Horizons in Grenada. Photo courtesy KTCpr
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