Saturday, March 8, 2008

Snow in Atlanta & the St. James Club

We woke up this morning to snow in Atlanta. This is the 3rd snowfall this winter. Having lived all of my life in warm clients - Scottsdale, Arizona and Miami, Florida, the snow was welcomed by everyone in our household. It is beautiful to watch. With snow falling blowing every which way, I am mesmerized by the stillness that accompanies an event of so much action. We enjoyed steaming mugs of hot cocoa before venturing out into the cold to bathing suit shop. Yes, definitely not the most ideal day for this, but with our Jamaica trip only 9 days away, it was necessary. As I peeled off layers and layers of clothes and tried on dozens of suits, I thought of some of my favorite trips to the Caribbean. One was to the St. James Club in Antigua a few years ago. It was one of the most relaxing vacations for our family. There are 3 beaches located on property and plenty of room for all guests. The water is calm making watersports enjoyable for even the youngest kids. The entry level rooms are basic Caribbean... the club rooms a tad more impressive... and the BEST rooms are the villas located hillside with expansive views and convenient access to the best restaurant on property, Piccolo Mondo. While the $35 surcharge the restaurant charges to those on the all-inclusive plan can be a cause of complaint, it is well worth it. The service, cuisine, and views are amazing. My daydream down memory lane in multiple fitting rooms at the mall caused me to look up the St. James as soon as I returned home. I found the following special just in time for the Summer booking season: the all-inclusive plan is offered at a reduced rate, kids 2-11 are free. Book before March 31, 2008 and travel between May 28 and August 28. Contact us for rates!