Raffles Resort Canouan Island - Petit St. Vincent Hotels

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Canouan
St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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Expert Review of Raffles Resort Canouan Island

Beach Review of Raffles Resort Canouan Island

By Away Travel Expert : Gary Chandler

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Recommended for:
Sailing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Windsurfing

Beach Expert Tips & Helpful Hints

There is an 18-hole, par 72 golf course on-site, which was designed by Jim Fazio.

Raffles Resort's sprawling grounds and scenic golf course occupy a significant portion of the tiny island of Canouan, which measures just three square miles and has only 1,500 residents. Which is to say, if you want to get away from it all, it would be hard to find a better place. The resort describes its layout as "amphitheater-style," and with reason: the rooms, suites, and villas are spread up a high, curved hillside, so virtually all have views of the azure Caribbean water. Rooms are quite spacious, with airy, uncluttered design, and fresh but tasteful colors. Some have private plunge pools, and all units include a complimentary golf cart or two for exploring the resort grounds. One spot worth visiting is the golf courses' 13th hole; golfers and non-golfers alike come here for its spectacular 360-degree view of the island (you can even get married there). The resort has four bars, a casino, and a popular weekly BBQ on the beach, but in general the nightlife here is low-key. The

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Family Review of Raffles Resort Canouan Island

By Away Travel Expert : Candyce H. Stapen

The Spread:
Among the Caribbean's most upscale resorts, Raffles is located on Canouan Island, about 110 miles west of Barbados in the heart of the Grenadines. The hotel blends European luxury with Caribbean casual elegance. The resort's 156 rooms, suites, and villas are situated on 300 acres of a 1,200-acre private estate. Along with three beaches, the resort features one of the largest freshwater pools in the Caribbean at 12,900 square feet, where guests are treated to mineral water and chilled towels to keep them cool. Little ones splash in the children's pool. Four restaurants, four tennis courts, a fitness center, a luxury spa, a casino, and the Trump International Golf Club are on site.

Why Families Love It:
First there's the island itself. Canouan, just three square miles, is where "Pirates of the Caribbean" II and III were

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