We stayed at two different resorts during our honeymoon. The first was Hermitage Bay, which is what you see in the pictures. The second resort was called Carlisle Bay, and after three nights there, we decided to return to Hermitage Bay. The first four nights at Hermitage we stayed in a Hillside Cottage, with this amazing view.
The hillside cottage was incredible, with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, wrap around deck, our own private plunge (infinity) pool, LCD TV, iPod docking station, white linens . . . and on and on. It was so luxurious, and yet you still felt like you were living at the beach in close touch with the natural environment. Everything was included here - our food, drinks (including alcohol), water sports. Our days were a mix of relaxation and adventure . . . a perfect honeymoon. No worries. It was simply romantic and secluded.
The beach was beautiful, as well. There was a reef right by the shore where Matt and I snorkeled. We saw lots of exotic fish - blue, yellow, pink fish. Unfortunately, there was also a large number of jellyfish, but we were able to keep our distance from them. Some afternoons, we would just lounge on the beach, reading, and having pina coladas served to us. What a life!
Our hillside cottage was No. 39, which was at the very top of all the cottages. The hike was enough to get winded, but the view was worth it!
At the end of the day, we would go up to our cottage, and get for ready dinner. This entailed a nice glass of wine, before and after the shower, as well as getting all gussied up! I would curl my hair and put on a nice skirt or dress. We'd sit around the pool, talking, drinking, and wishing our time here would never end - then, we'd meander down to the beachside restaurant and eat some of the best food we've ever tasted. Every dinner was incredible - fish (mahi mahi, tuna, tilapia), steak (filet), chicken, pork - we loved the food here!
A view from one of the hillside cottages . . . it was just exquisite!
Our last night at Hermitage (after our three nights at Carlisle Bay), we stayed in a beach side cottage . . . which we loved, as well. The main difference was that this cottage did not have the plunge pool. But it was right on the beach, with the ocean a short distance away.
Here is our room in the beach side cottage. Like the hillside cottage, there are no glass windows - they are all screened in with wooden slats. At night, we would close most of the windows and turn on our ceiling fan with the air conditioning on low. It was perfect - a cool breeze while we were sleeping.
Our last night, we sat on our deck, looking out at the ocean, drinking Carib beers and listening to our iPod music ("Jackie's gift"). It was so serene, so peaceful, and we didn't want it to ever end. We watched the most stunning sunset . . .
Our last meal at Hermitage Bay . . .
We will never forget this place, or the incredible time we had here. We reminisce about Hermitage a lot, wishing we were back there, sipping on pina coladas and watching amazing sunsets. If only . . . .
Our hillside cottage was No. 39, which was at the very top of all the cottages. The hike was enough to get winded, but the view was worth it!
At the end of the day, we would go up to our cottage, and get for ready dinner. This entailed a nice glass of wine, before and after the shower, as well as getting all gussied up! I would curl my hair and put on a nice skirt or dress. We'd sit around the pool, talking, drinking, and wishing our time here would never end - then, we'd meander down to the beachside restaurant and eat some of the best food we've ever tasted. Every dinner was incredible - fish (mahi mahi, tuna, tilapia), steak (filet), chicken, pork - we loved the food here!
A view from one of the hillside cottages . . . it was just exquisite!
Our last night at Hermitage (after our three nights at Carlisle Bay), we stayed in a beach side cottage . . . which we loved, as well. The main difference was that this cottage did not have the plunge pool. But it was right on the beach, with the ocean a short distance away.
Here is our room in the beach side cottage. Like the hillside cottage, there are no glass windows - they are all screened in with wooden slats. At night, we would close most of the windows and turn on our ceiling fan with the air conditioning on low. It was perfect - a cool breeze while we were sleeping.
Our last night, we sat on our deck, looking out at the ocean, drinking Carib beers and listening to our iPod music ("Jackie's gift"). It was so serene, so peaceful, and we didn't want it to ever end. We watched the most stunning sunset . . .
Our last meal at Hermitage Bay . . .
We will never forget this place, or the incredible time we had here. We reminisce about Hermitage a lot, wishing we were back there, sipping on pina coladas and watching amazing sunsets. If only . . . .
1 comment:
Hi Carly n Matt
I really loved your blog. I am the owner, more accurately one of two owners, of Hermitage Bay. I was delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay so much. Unfortunaley we didn't meet because when you were there I was in the UK.
You have done a fantastic job of portraying the hotel and the photos are great.
I have sent your blog address to all our employees who will be delighted to see your kind comments.
We all look forward to welcoming you back.
With kind regards
Andy Thesen
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