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Mariners Hotel & French Verandah Restaurant, St Vincent

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Dscn0521.jpg 68KB Since this sign was erected the restaurant has been re-named to the French Verandah.

Dscn0523.jpg 65KB Entrance to the Mariners Hotel with the Young Cut just visible.

Dscn0519.jpg 70KB Entrance to the Hotel Reception.

Dscn0401.jpg 42KB Main entrance to the hotel and bar.

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Dscn0331.jpg 59KB The French Verandah Restaurant with tables setup for the evening.

Dscn0514.jpg 61KB Cosy and well stocked hotel bar.

Dscn0498.jpg 51KB The open air French Verandah Restaurant has overhead ceiling fans to provide some breeze.

Dscn0510.jpg 44KB Judith, my wife enjoying a leisurely breakfast prior to the first dive of the day.

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Dscn0492.jpg 52KB Watching the yachts sail in and out of Young Cut was a great way to start the day.

Dscn0409.jpg 43KB The exclusive resort of Young Island is located directly opposite the Mariners Hotel.

Dscn0502.jpg 45KB Mariners Hotel jetty is ready for receiving guests from aboard yachts and other vessels.

Dscn0372.jpg 77KB Looking down from the balcony of our room towards the French Verandah Restaurant hidden behind the trees.

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Dscn0375.jpg 61KB The Hotel pool is cleaned out every morning before the first bathers arrive.

Dscn0371.jpg 80KB From our hotel room Young Island looked as though it was only a stones throw away.

Dscn0494.jpg 66KB Plenty of loungers were available for sunbathing by the pool.

Dscn0495.jpg 46KB After diving in the sea, swimming in the pool made a refreshing change.

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Dscn0496.jpg 71KB Although the Hotels pool was not large it was big enough for the small number of rooms.

Dscn0497.jpg 64KB Our room (below pointed roof) is visible from the pool.

Dscn0500.jpg 46KB The gardens were beautifully maintained.

Dscn0503.jpg 71KB A view of the Hotel looking from the ned of the Hotels jetty.

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Dscn0526.jpg 63KB The pool is surrounded by Date Palms, making it feel cool in the midday heat.

Dscn0303.jpg 45KB Although the sun has started to set, the evenings still remain very hot.

Dscn0391.jpg 41KB St Vincent is a wonderful island to watch magnificent sunsets from.

Dscn0281.jpg 39KB At night, lights from the jetty and hotel reflect off the calm waters.