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It was rough – but we managed to wake up at a respectable hour. This was our morning view from the New Moon room at Le P’tit Morne.
We have never before considered staying anywhere but a private villa. But this year’s budget had to be restructured significantly to allow for the extra expense of same-day covid tests, CFAR travel insurance, and two $700 one-way return tickets on Tradewinds to SJU. This property is a true gem, and Caroline and Tania at the front office are on top of their game. I would not hesitate to book here again!
Here are a few pictures of our suite which is considered one of their “deluxe rooms.” The outdoor dining table posed a bit of a problem for us because there were a few mosquitos that loved the shady vegetation surrounding the deck. They don’t usually bother me, but Kelly is a skeeter magnet.
As the week progressed we spent more time on the chaise lounge deck on the other side of the suite. Next to the loungers was a gate that led directly from our deck to the pool. This was very convenient, and we usually had it all to ourselves.
The kitchen had everything we needed including a full size refrigerator.
After a trip down the road for breakfast croissants at Le Petite Columbe we returned to our room to pack up everything for a day at the beach. We had lunch reservations at Nikki, but we wanted to spend a couple of hours reading and relaxing beforehand. This is one of my favorite spots on the island, and I never tire of the view.
At noon we took down our umbrella and wandered over to lunch. The wine menu looked to be a little more expensive this year, but not enough to discourage us from ordering a bottle of Minuty Rosé et Or. We shared starters of Japanese tuna tartare and shrimp gyoza. The tuna was outstanding – fresh and bright with flavors of ginger and citrus. Unfortunately, it was a little too spicy for me. I’m not sure why, but I seem to be turning into a bit of a spice wimp in my old age. The small dollops of wasabi aioli used as decoration on the plate seemed to cut the heat, and our waitress was happy to bring a small side for us.
The gyoza were crispy on the outside and filled with a flavorful mixture of shrimp and vegetables. They were served with a wakame salad and yuzu aioli for dipping. The wakame salad, although perhaps only meant as a garnish, was quite tasty and provided a nice cool contrast to the warm gyoza.
For entrees we went with the special of the day – scallop risotto with truffle and caviar. The presentation was absolutely beautiful – it was Christmas on a plate! The combined flavors and creaminess of the risotto were sheer perfection, and I ate at a snail’s pace to savor the experience.
I can’t remember the name of our dessert, but I think it was some sort of cheesecake with a cookie crust. It was served with a shot of rhum vanille so that was good enough for me! We had no trouble cleaning the plate – and it was obviously a winner.
The rest of our afternoon was spent swimming and sunning before we headed back to our room. We had just enough time to spruce ourselves up a little bit in preparation for a quick visit and glass of wine with Dennis at Case et Cuisine. Dennis is such a welcoming host and was gracious enough to show us around his beautiful villa. I know others have said it before, but this property is the height of class and style. When you walk in the door you immediately feel at home. There’s just something about the atmosphere - call it feng shui or whatever – that exuded a feeling of peace. Thank you again, Dennis, for the signed book and also for leaving it for me at TopLoc. I will cherish it as a memento of this trip!
We ended our evening streaming The Crown on Netflix while enjoying one of my favorite meals – reheated leftover pizza from Les Bananiers. It was definitely a perfect day!
We have never before considered staying anywhere but a private villa. But this year’s budget had to be restructured significantly to allow for the extra expense of same-day covid tests, CFAR travel insurance, and two $700 one-way return tickets on Tradewinds to SJU. This property is a true gem, and Caroline and Tania at the front office are on top of their game. I would not hesitate to book here again!
Here are a few pictures of our suite which is considered one of their “deluxe rooms.” The outdoor dining table posed a bit of a problem for us because there were a few mosquitos that loved the shady vegetation surrounding the deck. They don’t usually bother me, but Kelly is a skeeter magnet.
As the week progressed we spent more time on the chaise lounge deck on the other side of the suite. Next to the loungers was a gate that led directly from our deck to the pool. This was very convenient, and we usually had it all to ourselves.
The kitchen had everything we needed including a full size refrigerator.
After a trip down the road for breakfast croissants at Le Petite Columbe we returned to our room to pack up everything for a day at the beach. We had lunch reservations at Nikki, but we wanted to spend a couple of hours reading and relaxing beforehand. This is one of my favorite spots on the island, and I never tire of the view.
At noon we took down our umbrella and wandered over to lunch. The wine menu looked to be a little more expensive this year, but not enough to discourage us from ordering a bottle of Minuty Rosé et Or. We shared starters of Japanese tuna tartare and shrimp gyoza. The tuna was outstanding – fresh and bright with flavors of ginger and citrus. Unfortunately, it was a little too spicy for me. I’m not sure why, but I seem to be turning into a bit of a spice wimp in my old age. The small dollops of wasabi aioli used as decoration on the plate seemed to cut the heat, and our waitress was happy to bring a small side for us.
The gyoza were crispy on the outside and filled with a flavorful mixture of shrimp and vegetables. They were served with a wakame salad and yuzu aioli for dipping. The wakame salad, although perhaps only meant as a garnish, was quite tasty and provided a nice cool contrast to the warm gyoza.
For entrees we went with the special of the day – scallop risotto with truffle and caviar. The presentation was absolutely beautiful – it was Christmas on a plate! The combined flavors and creaminess of the risotto were sheer perfection, and I ate at a snail’s pace to savor the experience.
I can’t remember the name of our dessert, but I think it was some sort of cheesecake with a cookie crust. It was served with a shot of rhum vanille so that was good enough for me! We had no trouble cleaning the plate – and it was obviously a winner.
The rest of our afternoon was spent swimming and sunning before we headed back to our room. We had just enough time to spruce ourselves up a little bit in preparation for a quick visit and glass of wine with Dennis at Case et Cuisine. Dennis is such a welcoming host and was gracious enough to show us around his beautiful villa. I know others have said it before, but this property is the height of class and style. When you walk in the door you immediately feel at home. There’s just something about the atmosphere - call it feng shui or whatever – that exuded a feeling of peace. Thank you again, Dennis, for the signed book and also for leaving it for me at TopLoc. I will cherish it as a memento of this trip!
We ended our evening streaming The Crown on Netflix while enjoying one of my favorite meals – reheated leftover pizza from Les Bananiers. It was definitely a perfect day!