The elegant and romantic accommodations at the Little Palm Island Resort surround the perimeter of the island, a magnificent sea view that lays off the Florida Keys coastline with crushed seashell paths winding through this 5 ½ acre paradise.
This resort has something to please each and every guest: natural white sandy beach, fresh water lagoon style swimming pool, fitness center, Great Room library, game room, indulgent Spa Terre, full-service dive shop with daily excursions, an endless array of water-craft choices and gourmet cuisine.
All rooms at the boutique resort Little Palm Island are provided with air conditioning, balcony, bath tub, mini bar, coffee makers, modem, room service, turndown service and a safe. The dreamlike Little Palm Island Resort boasts a beach inside the property, a beauty salon, a pool, a gym, scuba diving as well as other services. There are no telephones or televisions in the quarters, but a television can be provided in the Premium Bungalow Suites upon request at the time of reservation. A television is also available in the Great Room, as where wi-fi is also available for guests.
Now besides being disconnected with the rest of the world, even more exciting is the dining. Temptation with a vibrant blend of French and Pan-Latin cuisine. Executive Chef Luis Pous ever-evolving menu samples the finest in fresh, local fare, even using key limes and herbs grown on the resort property. Guests can enjoy meals in an elegant, candle-lit dining room, on a terrace perched above the beach where key deer and songbirds visit, or at tables strewn along the beach. Sometimes, the revelry goes on all night by a roaring bonfire on the beach. And BONUS, May Wine & Food Pairing Menu is happening every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 6:30 p.m.. Culinary Creations by Chef Luis Pous are paired with exquisite wines from Ramey Winery, this month's featured winery.
What more is there to want? Well, we haven’t yet traveled to the spa. Spa Terre, the signature spa of Noble House Hotels & Resorts and is open daily from 9:00a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Here, exotic Balinese spa treatment and Thai body rituals are custom-designed to replace the weight of the world with the feeling of utter relaxation, incorporating a blend of ancient spa traditions once reserved for royalty. The healing properties of flowers and spices are used liberally to enhance each spa experience.
There’s the Gumby’s Slumber Spa Package which includes long, soothing spa services concluding with a Key Lime Margarita Manicure and Pedicure. You also receive two margaritas while having your hands and feet pampered. The package may be divided among the days that you are visiting the island, but must be used during your stay and may not be divided with other guests. Package includes: Tropical Essence Massage and Body Scrub, Island Grand Signature Facial, Key Lime Margarita Manicure, Key Lime Margarita Pedicure.
There is also the It’s All About Her. The package may be divided among the days that you are visiting the island, but must be used during your stay and may not be divided with other ladies or gentlemen. Package includes: 80 minute Balinese Massage, Ritual Bath Soaking Experience, Milk & Honey Body Treatment, Spa Terre Classic Facial, Express Manicure/Pedicure.
Spa Terre also offers other services such as: Manicures, Pedicures, Facial & Body Depilation, Hair Design, facial Indulgences, Massages, Bath Experiences, Fitness and so much more to make your vacation truly blissful.
For those that need even more extraordinary experiences, there is seating at the chefs table. This is an elegant enclave positioned discreetly in the award-winning kitchen of the Dining Room at Little Palm Island. Chef Luis Pous will attend personally to the couple, preparing and presenting a 5 or 7-course tasting menu paired with his selection of wine. Guests love the interaction with the Executive Chef and his culinary team and the comments have been incredibly positive.
The Chef’s Table offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Chef’s Table is available nightly (except Sunday) for up to four people. Only one seating is available per evening where the chef and sous chef serve a 5 or 7-course meal amid lots of action in the kitchen. Advance reservations are required. Please call 305-872-2551 or email at [email protected] to for additional information or to make reservations.
Or, how about a once in a lifetime choices of picnics? The Island Picnic, priced at $300, and is perfect for those who want enjoy en-suite, or claim a quiet enclave on the island. The Island Picnic offers: French Baguette, Saussicon Sec, Country Pate, Two Artisanal Cheeses & Preserves, Seasonal Fruit, Marinated Olives, Spiced Nuts, Key Lime Cookies, Pistachio Biscotti, and Rosé, Château D’Esclans, “Whispering Angel”, Côtes De Provence, 2009.
For something more adventurous, the Lilyanna Picnic offers three hours of private cruising on the 38’ catamaran, The Lilyanna. Guests will enjoy: Assorted Breads, Saussicon Sec & Chorizo, Three Artisanal Cheeses & Preserves, Gourmet Mixed Pickles, Gourmet Spreads, Tropical Fruit, Marinated Olives, Spiced Nuts, Key Lime Cookies, Pistachio Biscotti and a bottle of Pinot Noir, Melville, “Estate”, Santa Rita Hills, 2008. The yacht is complete with snorkel gear should the couple want to go for a swim. The Lilyanna is $900 per couple.
Private Island Picnic guests will be flown on a Cessna 206 Amphibious Seaplane to a private island for the ultimate three hour getaway. The couple will enjoy caviar on blinis with Rosé Champagne before take off. Then while on island, the menu features: Assorted Breads, Saussicon Sec & Chorizo, Pate de Foie Gras, Truffle Butter, Three Artisanal Cheeses & Preserves, Gourmet Mixed Pickles, Gourmet Spreads i.e., Lobster & Shrimp, Tropical Fruit, Marinated Olives, Spiced Nuts, Key Lime Cookies, Pistachio Biscotti a bottle of Champagne, Charles Hiedsieck, Brut, NV and their choice of either Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Sonoma County, 2001 or Chardonnay, Jordan, Russian River Valley, 2007. Additional services like a musician, photographer or private server are available at an additional cost. The Private Island Picnic is $2700 per couple. The picnic rates do not include 7.5% tax or the $50 set-up fee. To reserve, please call 800-3-GET-LOST or email us at [email protected]
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa has several packages to choose from, and if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you even have the option to create your own package. They offer all inclusive packages, meal plans, and those extra add-ons where even sunscreen isn’t forgotten.
I think this luxuries resort, a book, (maybe a little wi-fi surfing), massage, and some wonderful cuisine is just the getaway for any romantic, honeymooner, or a needed relax and renew time! Contact Little Palm Island Resort and Spa for your magical getaway at: http://www.littlepalmisland.com or call 1-800-343-8567.