The views from the deck of Pelican House, overlooking the bay, are simply breathtaking. Yachts ply back and forth past the sand spit into one of the Caribbean's safest anchorages. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Lucia/pelicanhouse/hotel/270/12/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:19:24 EST Marigot Bay has a long history as one of the Caribbean's safest hurricane holes. The Moorings Yacht Charter Company runs a thirty yacht fleet from its base on the north side of the bay. Marigot makes a truly exceptional and beautiful holiday destination. Swim from the sand spit beach in the blue warm waters of the Caribbean. Sun bathe on the white sand beach under gently rustling palm trees. In the bay there is a choice of good bars and restaurants, some with swimming pools attached. There is a small supermarket for groceries. You can hire a sailing dingy, snorkel in the bay, or take a dive boat to other protected dive sites on the Island. To explore more of St Lucia, water and motor taxis are always available, as are hire cars for those who want to roam independently. For shopping, the capital of St Lucia, Castries is 15 minutes drive away along a new coastal road. Another 20 minutes north the large beach and vacation area of Rodney Bay is found. To the south is the Old French capital of Soufriere and nearby the drive-in volcano, Pitons, beaches and hotels at Anse Chastanet and Jalousie. Pelican House is located on a hill on the north side of the bay with easy access to the bay's facilities. It shares the north side with a few other private holiday homes, a small hotel and time-share development. There is no general access to the hill, which makes Pelican House private and tranquil enough for a really quiet and restful holiday. St. Lucia has two airports: Hewanorra International Airport at Vieux Fort and Vigie Airport near Castries. British Airways, American Airlines, Amerijet International Inc., Air Canada, and BWIA provide international flights. Vigie Airport just outside Castries is served by LIAT, BWIA, Air Martinique, American Eagle, Helenair, and Eagle Air. The main sea port is Castries. There is an additional deep water anchorage for cargo and container ships at Vieux Fort in the south near the airport. Pointe Seraphine is the port of entry for cruise ships. Cars and four-wheel-drive vehicles can be booked in advance through a travel agent or at the airports, hotels or at the following car rental offices on the island: Avis Rent-A-Car: 758-451-6976 Budget Rent-A-Car: 758-452-0233 Cool Breeze Jeep-Car Rental: 758-454-898 Courtesy Rent-A-Car: 758-452-8140 CTL Rent-A-Car: 758-452-0732 Hertz Rent-A-Car: 758-452-0680 Inter Island Car Rental: 758-453-1086 National Car Rental: 758-450-8721 St. Lucia Yacht Car Rental: 758-452-5057 Wayne's Motorcycle Centre: 758-452-2059 The rental rate per week ranges from US$295 to US$390 depending on the type of car and the company. The average daily rates are US$65.00, not including insurance, which can be an additional US$15-20 per day. A temporary driving licence is required for visitors and can be obtained on production of a current driver's licence on arrival at the airport, at the police station in Castries or at the car rental office. The cost is EC$30. Caribbean Express, a high-speed catamaran service, operates between St. Lucia, Martinique, Guadeloupe and Dominica. It can be booked through travel agencies in St Lucia. There is a wide variety of vessels available for both bare-bottom and crewed charters from St Lucia to the Grenadines and other destinations. The two most popular marinas are at Marigot Bay and Rodney Bay. The following companies offer yacht charter services: Brig Unicorn: 758-452-6811 for day trips Cahoni: 758-452-0693 Destination St. Lucia: 758-452-8531 Endless Summer: 758-450-8651 for day trips Escape to Paradise: 758-452-0344 Moorings St. Lucia: 758-452-4256 Motor Yacht Vigie: 758-452-3762 Sun Sail Stevens: 758-452-8648 Surf Queen: 758-452-8351 Tradewind Yachts: 758-452-8424 AMENITIES: Pelican House is furnished in a simple Caribbean style and comprises of 3 double bedrooms (each with en-suite showers and toilets), kitchen and large deck living area. The two main bedrooms are comfortably furnished with a king size double bed in one and twin beds in the other. The third, twin bedroom, is smaller and is more suitable for children. The kitchen is well appointed, containing cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer etc. The spacious 70 foot deck has an eight place dining table, and two lounge areas capable of seating ten. ACTIVITIES: DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Vacation Rental Beach Location: Off Beach (Tropical Setting) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Lucia/pelicanhouse/hotel/270/12/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:19:24 EST