If the thought of getting married or renewing your vows in the Caribbean is just a dream, the four-star boutique Ocean Terrace Inn, St. Kitts, has introduced a free wedding package for couples as part of its 2015 re-opening specials.  The offer is open to all couples who book ten or more Superior (or higher level) rooms on the Full Breakfast and Dinner (MAP) plan and stay for a minimum of five nights.

The Free Destination Wedding Package, which will be exclusively designed for couples via the services of a professional wedding coordinator, offers the full marriage ceremony, the bridal bouquet and boutonniere, an elegant lunch or dinner reception created by the hotel's new resident chef, champagne for toasting and the wedding cake.

Couples can choose to marry in the magnificent tropical gardens of the hotel, on a nearby beach as the sun melts into the horizon or against the spectacular backdrop of the island's Brimstone Hill Fortress and National Park, a UNESCO heritage site.

One of St. Kitts most charming hotels which sits on a hilltop oasis amidst romantic tropical gardens, , Ocean Terrace Inn re-opens on 1 March 2015 after an extensive refurbishment which includes the complete renovation of all 50 guest rooms.  The hotel is the ideal setting for romantic getaways where every room features its own private patio or balcony with breath-taking views of the Caribbean Sea.   Here, the little things count, whether it's the personalized service delivered by warm and attentive staff, the contemporary feel of the new bedrooms with coffee maker, Free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, a safe and refrigerator or perhaps the intimate and secluded areas of the gardens.  

For couples, on honeymoon or simply a romantic break, there is no shortage of things to do in St. Kitts with the beautiful beaches of Frigate Bay a shuttle bus away and a range of island activities from horse riding or hiking through the rainforest to discovering the island on a tour. There are even dive facilities on site for novice or professional divers and for shopping or simply to take in the architectural sites, the markets, shops and restaurants of the capital Basseterre are within walking distance.

For eating pleasure The Verandah, a new restaurant, complements the hotel's legendary seafood grill and bar, Fisherman's Wharf which recently unveiled its own new décor and a true St. Kitts institution. Where Fisherman's Wharf offers seafood delights and favourites of lobster and conch chowder, at The Verandah the food is Caribbean-Asian fusion and Chefs go to extraordinary lengths to ensure the quality of the experience, uniquely infusing Caribbean cuisine with Asian highlights. The restaurant transforms in the evenings to a candlelight dining experience with a romantic atmosphere for the newlyweds, further enhanced with the backdrop of the sparkling lights of  Basseterre.

Additional facilities at Ocean Terrace Inn include a man-made lagoon-shaped swimming pool, the hotel's visual centrepiece which twists and turns lazily through the grounds; in addition to a small exercise facility, featuring exercise bikes and a treadmill to satisfy those fitness minded romantics.

Editor's Notes

*The Free Destination Wedding Package must include a minimum 10 Superior rooms or higher category with daily Full Breakfast and Dinner Plan (MAP) for 5 nights or more. (There will be an additional 'day' charge per person for any non-residents.)

Included is:

• A Free Upgrade to a Junior Suite for the Bride and Groom with late check-out (subject to availability)

• Professional wedding planner to help with the wedding details

• Ceremony in the tranquil garden setting at the hotel

• Minister or Justice of the Peace plus all legal documents

• Tropical Bouquet and Boutonniere

• A Private Reception for the wedding party with buffet style lunch or dinner with wine and Champagne for toasting

• Small Vanilla Wedding cake

Couples can also choose the Ocean Terrace Inn Wedding Ceremony package at US$1,500 (approx.. £987)* for a minimum four nights stay at the time of the wedding ceremony, and add on optional extras such as the Reception, Photographer, Entertainment and luxury wedding cake.

*The Wedding Ceremony Package at US1500 includes:

• On-site wedding planner services

• An Early Check-in and late check-out and Free Upgrade (subject to availability)

• Justice of the Peace, Cost of Marriage License and Registration Fees

• Tropical Bridal Bouquet & Groom's Boutonniere

• West Indian Wedding Cake and Chilled Bottle of Champagne

• Applicable taxes and service charge.