St Lucia in a Nutshell
This lush, mountainous island is a favourite amongst honeymooners especially, and it's not difficult to understand why. Romantic St Lucia boasts truly impressive tropical mountain scenery, not least the famous towering Pitons, as well as some delightful beaches and coral reefs (especially around Soufriere).
The rich volcanic soil makes it particularly fertile with 18,000 acres of central rainforest and lush banana and coconut plantations. The French influence, dating back to the 18th century, can still be felt in the French place names and patois language spoken by many islanders. Let us know what you're looking for and we'll suggest the best choice of hotel to help you make the most of this alluring island. It's also a great choice for those who like to explore, go hiking or mountain biking.
Our Personal View
Lesley recommends dinner at Dasheene (at Ladera in the south) as a must, not least for its fabulous cuisine and the breathtaking views of the Pitons. "St Lucia is a great island for exploring whether you are into hiking, mountain-biking or something less strenuous; but car hire is definitely not for the faint-hearted due to the winding roads. I prefer to use local taxis or jeep excursions."
Anse Chastanet
What were Caribbean hotels like before trade winds were replaced by blasts of air conditioning, when morning exercise was a walk on the beach and when you sat watching the sunset instead of cable TV? You can still find that Classic Caribbean at Anse Chastanet on St. Lucia’s quiet southwestern coast where two magical peaks, the Pitons, leap from the sea and the mountains are covered with luminous greenery.
Architect owner Nick Troubetzkoy believes passionately in nature. So he created a hotel that makes the foliage and the flowers, the perfumes and the peaks, the sea and the bird song an integral part of your vacation experience. The estate encompasses 600 lush tropical acres bordering two soft sand beaches. Not only do you get a World Heritage Site anchored by the twin peaks on land, the resort’s two crystal-clear bays are part of a designated marine reserve protecting miles of colorful coral reefs teeming with tropical fish.
Cap Maison
Cap Maison is in a truly breathtaking location in one of St.Lucia’s most desirable areas. Set atop a privateocean-front bluff with magical sunset views over the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea,Cap Maison combines luxury, elegance, charm, and uncompromising standards of five star personal service.
Maximising its incomparable position within three acres of tropical landscaped gardens, with its sandy secluded beach below, Cap Maison offers a private retreat in spacious suites, many with private roof terraces and pools. Cap Maison’s exceptional facilities make it a perfect destination for honeymooners, families or individuals. The St Lucia Golf & Country Club is minutes away, tennis adjacent, and the restaurants and bars of Rodney Bay are but a short drive.
Calabash Cove Resort
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa is a luxury boutique hotel on the north-west coast of the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia. The resort consists of twenty-six suites, all with jacuzzis and many with private pools, a restaurant and cocktail bar, library and games room, infinity-edge pool and a spa and fitness centre.
Calabash Cove features a secluded white sand beach, with a custom-designed boardwalk, perfect for a candlelit dinner or romantic sunset stroll, and is tucked away on a gently sloping hillside overlooking the Caribbean Sea and Bonaire Bay at Mason Point on the northwest coast of Simply Beautiful St. Lucia.
Discovery at Marigot Bay
Nestled on the scenic west coast of the beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia, the luxury Discovery at Marigot Bay hotel and spa provides an intimate and luxurious environment for guests with every possible modern amenity.
Contemporary and stylish with a distinctive boutique feel, the eco-friendly Discovery hotel blends into its natural garden surroundings enhancing the loveliness of a bay described as "the most beautiful in the Caribbean" by the novelist James A Michener. This contemporary resort provides an intimate environment for guests with every possible modern facility, including the Lapli Spa, fitness centre, shopping, bars and restaurants for the ultimate holiday experience. Marigot Bay has provided a safe haven for yachts over the centuries and marina docks at Discovery provide for visiting luxury sailing and motor yachts. In recent years, the bay has become a very well-known holiday destination with lively local restaurants and bars, a marina and now a luxury, eco-friendly hotel with a spa, fine dining and harbour-side bars.
East Winds Inn
At East Winds Inn you'll experience the best the Caribbean has to offer. Situated on the azure waters of La Brelotte Bay, East Winds Inn accentuates the natural beauty of St. Lucia. From the St. Lucian Humming Birds, secretive Mangrove Cuckoos and spectacular sea shore birds that inhabit the tropical gardens around the Inn to the warm, golden sand beaches on its shores, East Winds Inn offers the relaxation and beauty that only an island destination can provide.
Nature is not the only wonder that awaits you at East Winds Inn. The resort has a wide variety of elegant facilities to suit any taste. Savor award-winning Caribbean and International cuisine at our open-air restaurant, the Flamboyant Room, take in the sunset to the soulful melodies of our jazz duo at the Bamboo Lounge or enjoy friendly conversation and a glass of Champagne at the Almond Tree Bar.
Your East Winds Inn experience promises to be the most relaxing, enjoyable escape you have had in years. Whether you are exploring our stunning gardens, relaxing beside the fresh water pool or on the beach with a good book, indulging in our fabulous cuisine or drifting away to the heavenly sounds of our Steinway piano, East Winds Inn will sooth your soul and provide memories for a lifetime.
Jade Mountain
Rising majestically above the 600 acre beach front resort of Anse Chastanet, Jade Mountain is a cornucopia of organic architecture celebrating St Lucia’s stunning scenic beauty.
Architect owner Nick Troubetzkoy has expanded upon his philosophy of building in harmony with Caribbean nature in his creation of Jade Mountain. The bold architectural design – individual bridges leading to exceptional infinity pool sanctuaries and rugged stoned-faced columns reaching towards the sky – makes Jade Mountain one of the Caribbean’s most mesmerizing resort experiences.
Expect grand sweeping spaces where bedroom, living area and an extravagant private infinity pool glide into one another to form extraordinary platforms floating out into nature. With the fourth wall entirely absent, Jade Mountain’s sanctuaries are stage-like settings from which to embrace the full glory of St Lucia’s Pitons World Heritage Site, and of course, the eternal Caribbean Sea
The BodyHoliday at LeSport
It's great when a holiday leaves you with lovely memories. But a truly world-class holiday leaves you with a whole lot more.
The BodyHoliday in St Lucia, means pleasure, rejuvenation and relaxation and delivers a memorable active beach holiday combined with your favourite sports, great food, exercise programmes and personal service.
And we add one more special ingredient - The Oasis, The Centre of Health & Well-being. It's the Caribbean's most award-winning spa but we're more than a spa. You can be assured of whatever your mind, body and spirit need, you will find it here, from non-stop relaxation to non-stop activity and all points in between.
This holiday is for anyone interested in health and well-being, old or young, fit or unfit, looking for adventure or relaxation or just looking to rediscover yourself. There's something here for everybody. You'll leave feeling totally rejuvenated both mentally and physically.
The BodyHoliday imposes nothing on you. It's about your choice and how you want to enjoy your holiday
Jalouise Plantation
The Jalousie Plantation, a first-class Caribbean West Indies resort. Nestled in 192 acres of magnificent rainforest and sweeping majestically down to sea, this resort hotel is without question located in one of the most awe-inspiring locations in the world, the majestic valley of The Pitons, on the western coast of St. Lucia Island. Once you have visited us you will realise why UNESCO has listed this area as a World Heritage Site.
This hotel experience caters for all, from romantic getaways, to relaxing Caribbean beach and spa vacations, or family vacations in St Lucia. As well as all land and watersports including unsurpassed SCUBA diving, you can pamper yourself in The Jalousie Spa and experience the local foods and delicacies in the fine restaurants and bars. All children are welcome and we have a wide range of activities that will keep them occupied and ensure that they, and you, have the holiday experience of a lifetime.
Windjammer Landing
Guests at Windjammer Landing can expect the finest in spacious, private suites and villas ranging from one to four bedrooms.
With breathtaking views overlooking the cobalt waters of the Caribbean Sea, all villas and suites include large terraces, air-conditioned bedrooms and ceiling fans throughout. Several one-bedroom and all two, three and four bedroom villas have private plunge pools.
Each villa is furnished in tropical elegance, from ebony and ivory collections to casual and sunny interiors; each villa features a fully equipped kitchen, open living and dining areas with breathtaking ocean views, and spacious bedrooms.
Please call us on 0207 720 8484 or email nick@traveldesigners.co.uk
