Private wedding and honeymoon at Secret Bay
– 5 out of 5 stars
Name: Xin L
Country of Origin: New York City, New York, USA
Reviewed on: 3 May 2015
When we chose to escape the daily routine of our city life, on a wedding elopement to a private paradise where the sole focus would be the company of each other, the challenge we faced was how? And where?
For any like-minded couples, trust us when we say that Secret Bay has become THE memory closest and dearest to our hearts. We still fondly remember the names of everyone we met, the amazing food that was catered to our every craving, and every vacation since has been measured against our experience at Secret Bay.
As much as we would love to keep Secret Bay a secret, it would probably be a felony in some countries. Think of an impeccable resort with a handful of villas, each luxuriously finished with state of the art amenities, personal service, a private beach only accessible via the coast, culinary finesse (we’re NYC food snobs) and an endless array of activities – cave exploring, biking, hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, river boating, and frankly they will make happen whatever else you might want to do!
We stayed at Zabuco Villa I for about a week and had our private wedding there. Our package was fully customized to our needs, and while it may not have been cheap, there is no doubt that every dollar was worth it. Every activity was planned and coordinated by the Secret Bay team (thank you Merlinda, Marvin, and Kanniama) and they seemed to always have a backup plan, so there are absolutely no logistics for you to worry about. The entire team is really close knit, and everyone seems to know everyone! It didn’t take long for Dominica to become our home, and Dominicans to become our family – we had our photographers on Facebook by the second day, our wedding officiant Lewis also became our guide to the Boiling Lake hike (along with Peter Green aka the Bushman), and we even grew as passionate about voting for the right party as the locals did (maybe because it was essentially a huge dance party!).
If you have ever wondered what it’s like to take a warm morning shower while overlooking the beach, or to walk out of your bedroom into the edge of a cliff, perched above a sun still rising from the horizon – it goes without saying that the views and sounds at Secret Bay are awe inspiring. Secret Bay goes beyond a vacation or a temporary respite. Sometimes we still hear the sound of crashing waves as we fall asleep, but sometimes that is mixed in with a little bit of city traffic.
Stayed on: December 2014
