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PT. ST. VINCENT RESORT
A LIVING DREAM
The Grenadines
St. Vincent, West Indies
June 8-June 16, 1994
It was a dream! It was a dream that came true. We at long last were walking down the path to
Cottage #18. As we descended, I could see the roof of the cottage fondly called "The Bunker."
We stepped through the gate and under the archway, my eyes glistening under my sun glasses, I
saw our long awaited paradise. It was everything and more than the Caribbean books had
described. "It was Awesome."
We had wished and dreamed about this resort for ten years. My husband had found it in an ad
in an airline flight magazine and written for the brochure. Each year before making a trip to
some exotic Island destination we looked at the brochure and tossed it back into our brochure
stash. Declaring, it's to expensive! Then it happened, my husband kidneys failed and he went on
hemo-dialysis caused by condition called Scleraderma. Remarkably he went into remission and
could be taken off hemo-dialysis. We decided it was time to take our dream vacation. We
looked trough all of our stash of brochures. Our choice was PSV for eight days.
Our Journey started in Orlando changing planes in San Juan and them on to Barbados. After a
two-hour wait for our "Private Charter"or so we thought. We boarded Mustique Airways for our
final air leg to Union Island. Our six seater plane was occupied by husband and myself, with
white knuckles, along with another gentleman. The pilot with no crew informed us that
Barbados had no fuel for the plane and we must go to St. Vincent for refueling. I watched the
gauges, of course I had no Idea what they said, for 50 minutes until we put the plane done at St
Vincent. They fueled us and our "Private Charter" took to the air again. About 15 minutes later,
we descended over what appeared to be the smallest run way in the world, with water at both
ends. I exclaimed, Union! Our traveling companion said, it's Cananoun. Your dropping me off.
We ascended into air again. Now somewhat perplexed about the charter and taking nothing for
granted, I questioned? Next stop? Our pilot exclaimed nonchalantly, Union!
I survived the flight and we landed at Union. We were whisked off to Anchorage Yacht Club
where the Wakiva, PSV 42 ft Yacht awaited our arrival. We immediately started our 30 minute
sail to Pt. St. Vincent.
At last! Passing the blinding white sand of Pt. St. Richardson, and we could see the beautiful
shore line of PSV. The Minimokes and Rum were waiting for our arrival. We boarded the
Minimoke for our short trip to our wonderful home. It was great after traveling for 10 hours not
to have to go through the typical bothersome check- in with the credit card imprint. Haze was
away on vacation was replaced by his accountant from Bequia. He welcomed us in our room and
explained the services and asked if we would like room services for dinner. He left as quickly as
he arrived so that we could enjoy our wonderful paradise.
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I set off immediately to explore our new home. We had a large private deck, complete with two
chaise longues, and a hammock. A set of steps off the deck lead you to the sea where a private
beach awaits. A break in the coral makes a natural 5' swimming pool and great snorkeling. The
cottage itself is spectacular. The living room walls are sliding glass doors and open completely
to the outdoors. The bedroom had tropical wooden shutters. The matching soft prints fabrics of
the living room and bedroom are warm and inviting. The bathroom is equipped better that any
resort I have ever stayed in. Q- tips, cotton balls, iron, ironing board, beach mats and bag , loofa
mitts, and tons of plush towels , and much more. Special care has been given to all of your wants
and wishes including Ice chest and a fully stocked bar. The shower leaves a little to be desired.
Built with a bluebitch floor, makes it somewhat difficult to stand on. But who cares! The
cottage is so wonderful that you over look this one imperfection. We had a view from every
room. Yes, this included the bathroom.
We loved PSV. The service and the respect of privacy was wonderful. We have never had such
great service in all of our years of travel. We celebrated our 30th anniversary while we were
there. They were only too pleased to make us a cake for the occasion, at no charge. They
delivered coffee at sun rise, left outside the gate so us not to disturb guests. Breakfast arrives at
the time requested. We ate lunch and dinner in the dining room. They would have happily
delivered these meals to us in our cottage also. We enjoyed afternoon tea on our deck.
Each day we walked around the island on the beautiful beaches, and went swimming and
snorkeling in our own natural pool. Bathed nude on the sun deck. Read and relaxed. Raised the
red flag in the afternoon. Adorned our terry bathrobes and raised the yellow flag in time for tea.
We loved our visits from Hera, Zeus, Dotty, Daisy, Mr. Green, and Docty. (The Dogs) I must
admit our favorites were Hera, and Zeus. They are all so well behaved and never enter your
room unless invited.
Our adventure was a sailing trip to Carriacou. We toured the Island and saw the ship building,
and ate lunch at Silver Beach Resort. In hind sight, we wish we had gone to Tabago Cays. There
is not a lot to do or to see on Carriacou. If is indeed a very pretty island with some beautiful
beaches. We did come back under full sail which was nice.
The eight days went by much to fast. Check out was again done in our room. What Service!!
We loved PSV and I left the dock teary eyed. We boarded the Wakiva complete with bottle of
wine and lunch to begin our trip home. We think about PSV often and talk about going back.
PSV HOPE TO SEEN YOU AGAIN SOON!!!!!!! It was definitely worth the money and the ten
year wait. We miss your amenities and your service. I am sure we will request Cottage #18
again. The amenities of Sea, Sunrise and Sunset, the view of Pt. Martinique and your own
private natural pool make it our first choice. Our second choice would be #21 and Third #6. We
feel the #1 is too far removed from the action. Add a plunge pool to #18, and we would never
look at another resort. It could even be Salt Water.
TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE DOGS UNTIL WE RETURN!!!!!!!!!!