Delightful 3 nights. Special place.
Dec 17, 2024 jgitelman Boston, Massachusetts
My wife and I stayed at Young Island for 3 delightful nights. I'll give bullet points in no particular order
-The ferry to the shore runs reliably 24 hours a day. Easy to manage and it takes 5 minutes to cross. Its like taking the elevator in a tall hotel. Cute little covered gondola that probably seats 10 people.
-The loud music from the club…
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My wife and I stayed at Young Island for 3 delightful nights. I'll give bullet points in no particular order
-The ferry to the shore runs reliably 24 hours a day. Easy to manage and it takes 5 minutes to cross. Its like taking the elevator in a tall hotel. Cute little covered gondola that probably seats 10 people.
-The loud music from the club across the water occurs on Friday and Saturday nights. It is loud and gets very loud at like 2 or 3 in the morning. I found it funny in a cultural way. It all depends on your outlook on life.
-The resort grounds are well maintained, for the most part. Its a boutique resort, not Sandals. Its got a homey, tropical atmosphere. Its got history. Its got steps. My wife thinks it's kitschy in a good way. Beautiful flowers and the sound of tree frogs at night.
-Our room was very nice - cottage like, clean, well painted, lighted, attractive, beachy furniture. Refrigerator. Outlets. Ceiling fan. AC. Nice patio with privacy yet with great views of the shore.
-The very large walk in outdoor shower is great. You can enter from the patio or the bathroom. Its really spacious and private.
-The king size bed had nice sheets but I lost feeling in my arms and hands each night. I guess it was firm.
-The staff are truly special, like everyone in SVG. So kind, helpful, sincere. We met a few locals and told them we were staying Young Island and they seemed to approve. It is well respected and supported.
-Food was better than expected. We ended up having dinner at Young all 3 nights and the food got better each night. I think the food is better than almost everywhere else in St Vincent with maybe the exception of Four Shells down the street, which we never made it to because it was closed both times we tried to go. The Saturday night bbq buffet was good. The best part was the steel band that played nonstop for 3 hours. They were really good. We got room service one night and the food was really tasty and delivery was prompt. Breakfasts were filling and very tasty - Carribbean breakfast includes fish, doughboys, plantain. Coffee is hot and good! Flambe'd coconut french toast was good and a visual show. Eating by the beach doesnt get any better.
-The bar is cozy and appealing. We tested Pina Coladas throughout SVG and Young's was by far the best. We ate dinner at the bar one night after an exhausting but thrilling hike to the Soufriere volcano.
-The location is great. There are restuants across the water. Its about 15 minutes by taxi to downtown Kingstown.
-The beach is small - maybe 50 yards - but the sand is clean and the water is nice. There is a band of corral debris that you have to walk through which gives it an authentic beach character. Its not an exotic beach but it will definitely cure what ails you. There is bar in the water but it was closed while we were there. Not quite peak season.
-The pool is tucked away in a beautiful tropical forest. We swam in it once while it was raining. No bar.
-We hiked up to the tennis courts and for the view of the fort across the channel. Something to do.
-It felt very nice to return to Young Island after spending the day on St Vincent - safe, comfortable, welcoming, homey. A haven.
-We went scuba diving with Dive St Vincent which is directly across the water where the ferry goes. Good dive shop and better diving than we were told.
-Prices for food and beverage are more than reasonable.
A very positive experience.
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