2. Information and Things To Do Palm Island in the Grenadines is a tiny island a mile from Union Island, and only accessible by boat. It has an area of 135 acres and has five beaches. Nearly half of Palm Island's 43 accommodations (comprising of guest rooms, suites, and villas) are set on the beach; the rest are just a few steps away. Appointments range from woven rattan ceilings and bamboo furnishings to private terraces and deep soaking tubs. All accommodations include air conditioning, cotton bathrobes, mini-fridges with complimentary soft drinks, quality teas, safes, hair dryers, tea kettles and coffee makers. Your all-inclusive retreat to Palm Island includes three superb meals a day with your choice of two restaurants, daily afternoon tea, weekly manager's cocktail parties, top-shelf beverages and beach barbecues. For those seeking activity - beyond lounging on beach hammocks and meandering along nature trails -- the resort features complimentary tennis, croquet, table tennis, Palm Island style cycling, shuffleboard and an array of non-motorized water sports. All tips, taxes and service charges are included. What's more, you can avail yourself of our menu of massage and salon treatments for extra pampering in paradise. Our helpful Guest Services staff stand ready to tend to your every need and assist in planning memorable excursions whether it's a scuba dive down to a wreck or snorkel with the sea turtles; deep sea fishing; or simply a sail at sunset. Palm Island also offers an air-conditioned gym with cardio-fitness exercise equipment, a lending library filled with an array of past guests' favorite novels, a boutique for both forgotten as well as remembrance inventory and a satellite TV lounge. Internet access is available from the lounge; there's also wireless access with your own laptop from the library

3. Travel Palm Island will assist you with booking your scenic inter-island flight from Barbados to nearby Union Island. From there, it's just a quick ten minute boat ride aboard our Palm Island shuttle from Union Island to Palm Island. Your welcome drink is waiting! International arrival and departure details must be noted on original reservation request. Complete names and birth dates, as appearing on passport, should be given. Palm Island will book the best connecting flights from Barbados to Union Island and advise you of these flight details once confirmed. For stays of 7 nights or longer, the cost of the inter-island flight from Barbados is included. For stays of less than 7 nights, the cost of the inter-island flight from Barbados is US$400 per person (May not be applicable to special offers and/or discounted rates). For stays of less than 7 nights, the Reservation Office can confirm inter-island air reservations, but will require the credit card for the air at the time of booking. A Palm Island representative will meet and assist guests upon arrival into Barbados. Guests will NOT clear customs in Barbados, but will proceed to the inter-island flight desk and stay in the Barbados Airport Terminal, which has shops and food. All luggage will be collected and transferred to the Union Island flight by our representatives. Guest will clear customs upon arrival to Union Island and will be met by our Palm Island crew.

4. Travel (Continued) Boat transfers for all guests from Union Island to Palm Island and back are included. Palm Island will advise all guests of their departure time from Palm Island on the homeward journey. Latest departure time from Barbados is 16:00 HOURS. Failure to arrive for check in at this time results in an overnight hotel supplement in Barbados and clients will be booked onto the next available flight. Charges for flights may apply for missed connections. Palm Island cannot be held accountable for any charges incurred by missed connections due to incoming international services. Amendments to flights may incur additional charges. On Return: Earliest departure from Union Island is 11:00 or 13:30 HOURS WINTER 10:45 and 14:55 HOURS | SUMMER 11:00 and 13:30 HOURS

5. Luggage Allowance of 1 standard piece of carry-on luggage per passenger not to exceed 13 lbs. Free checked baggage allowance will be one (1) bag per passenger not to exceed 44 lbs. A second checked bag not to exceed 44 lbs will be US$50 per bag. A third checked bag not to exceed 44 lbs will be US$100.00 per bag. The maximum number of checked bags allowed per passenger will be 3 bags. We always recommend traveling light and bringing the minimum amount of luggage to avoid airport and transfer delays. Due to the limitations of inter-island flights, there is the possibility that a guest's luggage may not arrive at Palm Island at the same time the guest arrives. Therefore, we require all guests booked at Palm Island to pack a carry on bag with a change of clothes and necessary toiletries in the event their checked luggage does not arrive at Palm Island until the following day.

6. Peak Season: Nov. - May  Ranges from $960-1535 per night  There are no discounts for guests, besides through promotional offers.  Average discount is 20% off through promotional offers.  Activities remain the same year round.

7. Off Season: May - Nov  Ranges from $960-1535 per night.  There are no discounts for guests, besides through promotional offers.  Average discount is 20% off through promotional offers.  Activities remain the same year round.

8. Shoulder Season: None  → What is the shoulder season for the resort?  Jen M.: Shoulder season?  → A travel period between peak and off-peak seasons. That is all I know. it is not defined very clearly.  Jen M.: We do not have that it’s either peak or off peak  → Alright. Thank you for your help!  Jen M.: Your welcome  → You're*  Jen M.: Yes You're welcome :)

9. Special Event: Full Moon Beach Party  This event is held for guests at the Palm Island Resort only on nights with the full moon.  This is included in the resort pricing. (No charge!)  Consists of party lights, live local bands, and normal barbeque foods.