Luxury Resort for First Time Snorkeler
Oct 22, 18, 12:56 pm
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airbnb acts like OTA for hotels... (or in this case, owner of oil nut)
oil nut is a real estate community with resort areas, not a hotel
to clarify - aman/FS/etc corporate HQ loaded inventory onto airbnb.
zero to do with finding homeowner offering rental (including at hotel)
guana island likely best beaches, 21 bedrooms, not sure re snorkeling
oil nut is a real estate community with resort areas, not a hotel
to clarify - aman/FS/etc corporate HQ loaded inventory onto airbnb.
zero to do with finding homeowner offering rental (including at hotel)
guana island likely best beaches, 21 bedrooms, not sure re snorkeling
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Oct 22, 18 at 1:21 pm
Oct 22, 18, 12:57 pm
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No, I didn't miss that. Little Dix Bay was one of my all-time favourite hotels but I didn't think the snorkelling was worth getting wet for. Caneel ditto, loved the hotel and one of the beaches had lovely turtles swimming with you but no really good snorkelling.
My very best snorkelling experiences have often been from expedition cruise ships - Ducie Island in the Pitcairn group; deserted islands around Flores and Komodo in Indonesia; islands east of Lombok; most of all, the Morovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands. None of these places have hotels remotely close by.
My very best snorkelling experiences have often been from expedition cruise ships - Ducie Island in the Pitcairn group; deserted islands around Flores and Komodo in Indonesia; islands east of Lombok; most of all, the Morovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands. None of these places have hotels remotely close by.
Oct 22, 18, 2:55 pm
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No, I didn't miss that. Little Dix Bay was one of my all-time favourite hotels but I didn't think the snorkelling was worth getting wet for. Caneel ditto, loved the hotel and one of the beaches had lovely turtles swimming with you but no really good snorkelling.
My very best snorkelling experiences have often been from expedition cruise ships - Ducie Island in the Pitcairn group; deserted islands around Flores and Komodo in Indonesia; islands east of Lombok; most of all, the Morovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands. None of these places have hotels remotely close by.
My very best snorkelling experiences have often been from expedition cruise ships - Ducie Island in the Pitcairn group; deserted islands around Flores and Komodo in Indonesia; islands east of Lombok; most of all, the Morovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands. None of these places have hotels remotely close by.
Oct 22, 18, 3:02 pm
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Oct 22, 18, 3:06 pm
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Did you know that Cheemaun is an Oil Nut property?
Oct 22, 18, 4:15 pm
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Four Seasons Seychelles is another idea that comes to mind.
Oct 22, 18, 5:13 pm
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I see no reason why a parent should take a 7 year old to the Seychelles in order to do some snorkeling. I have been to the Seychelles and don't remember being dazzled by the snorkeling. I'm circling back to the OP's initial thought, that a trip to Hawaii is easy to get to, beautiful and snorkeling can be excellent. Consider Montage over on Maui. We had a home on that property at Kapalua Bay Villas and the beach is beautiful, in a protected cove and there is abundant sea life. I have never stayed at the Montage, but the Bay Villas are beautiful and something to consider. I think this is a great solution. (IMHO). It can be windy on that side of the Maui, but in Summer that should not be an issue.
Oct 22, 18, 5:44 pm
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I see no reason why a parent should take a 7 year old to the Seychelles in order to do some snorkeling. I have been to the Seychelles and don't remember being dazzled by the snorkeling. I'm circling back to the OP's initial thought, that a trip to Hawaii is easy to get to, beautiful and snorkeling can be excellent. Consider Montage over on Maui. We had a home on that property at Kapalua Bay Villas and the beach is beautiful, in a protected cove and there is abundant sea life. I have never stayed at the Montage, but the Bay Villas are beautiful and something to consider. I think this is a great solution. (IMHO). It can be windy on that side of the Maui, but in Summer that should not be an issue.
My suggestion of Seychelles was based on the assumption that snorkeling was not the only objective. It also is a fantastic resort and very family friendly as it is Four Seasons. Star Alliance accessible, and not too much rain at that time.
Oct 22, 18, 5:55 pm
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Wherever you go, make sure you purchase one of those full face snorkel masks. I had never snorkeled before but when we went to the Galapagos we met a couple who had the full face mask. Hubby had the regular, and had lots of problems with it. He is near sighted and couldn’t use the regular mask and glasses. I had never gone snorkeling and guide suggested I not go.
So before we went to the Maldives last January we bought two full face masks. What a pleasure! We could both wear our contact lenses and could finally see all the fish. I do have medium length hair that did get in the way abit, and had to adjust my mask. I was in such a hurry that I wasn’t careful. But the full face mask is the way to go!
So before we went to the Maldives last January we bought two full face masks. What a pleasure! We could both wear our contact lenses and could finally see all the fish. I do have medium length hair that did get in the way abit, and had to adjust my mask. I was in such a hurry that I wasn’t careful. But the full face mask is the way to go!
Oct 22, 18, 7:23 pm
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We’ve been to the FS Seychelles on Mahe. It wasn’t the best time...cloudy, bit of rain...which didn’t make the snorkeling very good. I like to see the colors in the coral and fish. But it was a lovely resort. I’d love to try the new FS Desroches island sometime. It certainly does seem like overkill for a 7 year old though, doesn’t it!
I’ve been following the Montage Maui on this forum for a while now. There are some good choices in Hawaii.
The full snorkel face masks sound interesting. Have to look into that! Thanks.
I’ve been following the Montage Maui on this forum for a while now. There are some good choices in Hawaii.
The full snorkel face masks sound interesting. Have to look into that! Thanks.
Oct 23, 18, 12:05 am
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I'm circling back to the OP's initial thought, that a trip to Hawaii is easy to get to, beautiful and snorkeling can be excellent. Consider Montage over on Maui. We had a home on that property at Kapalua Bay Villas and the beach is beautiful, in a protected cove and there is abundant sea life.
Oct 23, 18, 4:57 am
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combining a couple hawaii properties seems like a good option, there are hawaii fans here
Kapalua Bay Hotel first incarnation demolished to build RC condos > timbers > montage
ritzcarltonclub.com/ritz-carlton-real-estate-press/2006/2006-09-08-construction-kapalua-west-maui.shtml
while RC kapalua is 1km east of montage and opened in 1992. interesting re past RCs >
bloomberg.com/news/articles/1992-07-05/too-many-rooms-at-the-inn-for-ritz-carlton
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Mont...6!2d21.0004269
Kapalua Bay Hotel first incarnation demolished to build RC condos > timbers > montage
ritzcarltonclub.com/ritz-carlton-real-estate-press/2006/2006-09-08-construction-kapalua-west-maui.shtml
while RC kapalua is 1km east of montage and opened in 1992. interesting re past RCs >
bloomberg.com/news/articles/1992-07-05/too-many-rooms-at-the-inn-for-ritz-carlton
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Mont...6!2d21.0004269
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Oct 23, 18, 10:28 am
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The Ritz Carlton and Kapalua (Montage) do not share the same beach. Those beaches could not be more different. Whereas the Montage sits on a protected, white sand cove and rarely sees any waves and offers excellent snorkeling, the RC Beach is where my kids used to go surfing or ride boogie boards.
Oct 23, 18, 1:59 pm
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We were at FS Lanai in mid-June last year, and we did experience a big swell that would have made it difficult for a 7-year old to enter and exit the ocean. We have also been at FS Lanai when the ocean was calm, and the snorkeling off the beach in Hulopoe Bay is fantastic. The resort also has a snorkeling trip on their catamaran. I bet the boat would find calm and protected water even when there is a swell hitting the beach.
