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10 Caribbean Hotels You Can Only Reach By Boat

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 14, 2014 - 5:59 pm

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THERE’S A certain kind of luxury found in remoteness — in the feeling that you are truly a world away. Part of that means finding a place that requires a bit more of a journey. The following Caribbean hotels offer just that — as you can only reach them by boat. And we’ve included some directions — unless you have your own boat — which makes things even easier.

Palm Island — St Vincent and the Grenadines

To get to this landmark Caribbean all-inclusive in the Grenadines, you need to fly to the tiny Union Island Airport first, then take a 10-minute boat ride across the water.

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