ST. LUCIA

WHERE TO STAY:

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  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.

  Wrapped around an infinity pool with a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors, the Jade Mountain Club caters exclusively to resident guests, celebrating James Beard Award winner, Chef Allen Susser's “Jade Cuisine.” Hovering in space above the Jade Mountain Club is the Celestial Terrace, perfect for sunset cocktails or star-gazing.

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  Anse Chastanet is one of the Caribbean's most romantic hideaway resorts, nestled harmoniously amidst 600 tranquil, tropical acres with two soft sand beaches, pristine coral reefs just offshore and with some of the most spectacular views St. Lucia can offer.

  Enjoy 49 individually designed rooms decorated with original art in hillside or beachside setting. Resort facilities include 2 restaurants/bars, full service spa, professional scuba centre, mountain bike facility with 12 miles of dedicated private trails, boutiques, art gallery, tennis, watersports and excursions desk.

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  Twenty years ago when The BodyHoliday, LeSPORT first opened, a promise was made to our guests – "Give us your body for a week and we'll give you back your mind." This philosophy has never changed. We still believe in a holistic approach to health based on the four key pillars of well-being – nutrition, relaxation, exercise and beauty.

  If you feel the need to be renewed, you can indulge yourself here with rejuvenating body treatments. If you like exploring exotic landscapes, you can partake in one of our walking, biking, or adventure tours. If you like being on the go, no other resort in the Caribbean can surpass the variety of sports and fitness activities you will find at The BodyHoliday. All this awaits you, plus some of the best cuisine in the Caribbean. Only you and you body know what you want from a holiday…. but you can be sure to have your desires met here.

  At The BodyHoliday, we have designed a vacation experience for everyone. We can provide the well-being offered by a beach holiday where anyone can come and feel restored. Or, you can choose to vacation here to get back into shape. You'll return home feeling rejuvenated and equipped with the tools to handle all the challenges of a busy, fully-engaged lifestyle.

  The BodyHoliday, LeSPORT is home to the award-winning Spa, The Oasis – The Centre of Health and Wellbeing, the first of its kind in the Caribbean. Combine a daily treatment – included daily for every guest -- with a full authentic Ayurvedic program, an advanced skin clinic, and a huge range of holistic treatments and exercise. You will find that The BodyHoliday offers more ways to get back in shape than any other resort in the world.

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  UK and Europe: +44 (0) 845-217-7845
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  Rendezvous - The Boutique Hotel for Couples, is a blissful sanctuary for newlyweds. Here you can recover from the whirlwind of planning your wedding and take the time to remind each other about all the lovely things that brought you together in the first place.

  Nestled on the stunning Malabar beach, Rendezvous is the perfect destination for your Caribbean wedding or honeymoon. So many couples dream of marrying with the Caribbean Sea as their backdrop; a gentle refreshing breeze; and the feeling of warm sand between your toes. At Rendezvous, we offer all of this and much much more.

  Everything you do here (and if you choose there's lots to do) can be geared to your desires, your preferences, and your special needs as a newly married couple.

  No other resort is quite like Rendezvous. It is the first boutique hotel in the world dedicated to couples. That's why celebrating a special occasion with us will be the kind of vacation you've often dreamed about. Rendezvous offers the ultimate in luxurious accommodations with a great selection of activities and is set in one of the very best locations in the Caribbean. If you just want a honeymoon, hold hands and lie on the beach, it's all up to you. Rendezvous let's you live your vacation on your terms. If you want to get active, we offer great water sports and scuba diving as well as tennis, golf, yoga, gym, volleyball, archery and more.

  So whether you are here to get married, spend your honeymoon, or celebrate a special anniversary, you'll find that Rendezvous is the perfect resort and St. Lucia the perfect destination.

  For reservations at Rendezvous, call: 1 800 544 2883 (Toll free) from the US and Canada. +44 (0) 845-217-7847 from the U.K. and Europe. +1 (758) 457-7900 from St. Lucia.

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• SANDALS: There are three Sandals Resorts on St. Lucia, SANDALS REGENCY ST. LUCIA GOLF RESORT & SPA, SANDALS HALCYON BEACH, AND SANDALS GRANDE ST. LUCIAN SPA & BEACH RESORT, all near Castries. They offer honeymooners a special tri-fecta:  Guests at any one of them can use the facilities of the others. All are couples only and all offer the unbeatable, value packed perks that honeymooners love. The Regency has a  9 hole golf course and some rooms have their own plunge pools.  Sandals  Grande St. Lucian, larger and livelier, stages several weddings every day and offers suites in the round, private pools and an elaborate spa.  Sandals Halcyon Beach features tropical gardens, three gourmet restaurants and unlimited water sports.  Lovers will love them all! Find out all about them at www.sandals.com.

• TIKAYE VILLAGE at Anse Cochon.  33 Creole style wooden cottages. Cottages have private outdoor showers surrounded by jungle growth, delicious four  poster beds, broad verandas, hammocks for two,  and some have a plunge pool as well. This is one of the island's most isolated locations, but it's also one of the best for snorkeling and diving.  Tel: 758/456-8101.
  
  
• DISCOVERY AT MARIGOT BAY, 67 rooms, 57 suites. Mega sized bathrooms and four poster beds are just two of the features of this outstanding resort.  The first rate Boudreau Dining Room and the Hurricane Hole Bar draw both guests and yachtsmen who moor alongside.

HONEYMOON TRAVEL TIPS:

• Area code: 758

• Capital:  Castries

• Average annual temperature:  75 degrees F.

• Area:  238 sq. miles

• Electricity is 220 volts, 50 cycles AC. U.S. appliances need an adaptor.

• Ride the bus if you want to see local color.

• The earliest you can get married is three days after your arrival on the island.

• Most roads are paved, but all are "corkscrew" curves that demand careful driving and some thought about the return when you choose a restaurant or club destination.

• Electricity is 220 volts, 50 cycle AC. U.S. appliances need an adaptor.

DON’T MISS:

• GROS ISLET Village at Rodney Bay is the place to be on Fridays. This is an evening "jump up" with boom box music and food stands set up along the village’s main street. It doesn’t take long to get into the swing of things.
  
  
• Approach the PITONS! You can hike and climb straight up Petit Piton in about 2 ½ hours. It’s a good idea to hire a guide ($25). Non climbers can drive to the base.
  
  
• Get an aerial view of the EXOTIC TROPICAL RAIN FOREST. You’ll never forget it!!!  You can take an aerial gondola ride or the  more daring zip line which lets you soar over the canopy of the huge Castries Waterworks Rain Forest. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars.  Chasin Baboneau 758 458-5151. The gondola costs about $70 per person; zip line $60 or a package of both $85.
  
  
• Take some beautiful honeymoon snapshots at the DIAMOND BOTANICAL GARDEN AND WATERFALL, part of the Soufriere Estate.  Just outside, you can work out the kinks in a bath of warm thermal waters.  Open Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tel: 758/454 7565. 
  
  
• Saturday is Market Day at CASTRIES CENTRAL MARKET where you can see West Indian crafts and produce on display at colorful stalls.

ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS:

• DASHEENE RESTAURANT AND BAR, 1,100 ft. above sea level at Soufriere, is part of the elegant Ladera Resort. They offer non-guests a first rate lunch on the terrace along  with an unforgettable view of Petit Piton.  Tel: 758 459 7850.

• RAINFORREST HIDEAWAY is about a 20 minute drive from Castries.  A private ferry takes you to this superb restaurant at the end of a dock. A welcoming glass of champagne sets the scene for romance.  Dinner only.  Tel: 758/286-0511

• JAMBE DE BOIS is tucked onto Pigeon Island.  Homemade specialties are served on a veranda overlooking the beach.  You’ll want to linger.  Tel:  758 450 8166.

• TAO, at the Body Holiday at Le Sport, is a top contender for the "finest food" anywhere in the Caribbean.  A master chef creates true East-West fusion cuisine. Prices are stratospheric but so is the ambiance.  Tel: 758/450-8551.

DESTINATION WEDDINGS:

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  Give us your body for a week and we'll give you back your mind!

  St. Lucia - land of the Majestic Pitons, a UNESCO world heritage site and home to The BodyHoliday, LeSPORT, tucked away in a beautiful tranquil and secluded cove. When we first opened The BodyHoliday we knew we had created something special. We designed The BodyHoliday, as an experience based on four key pillars - relaxation, restorative beauty, exercise and good diet. Together, we believe they play a key role in achieving a sense of balance in life and provide the ingredients for a perfect vacation.

  If you just want to tie the knot here, bodyholiday brides tell us they chose us for their Destination Wedding because they wanted their nuptials to be as individual as their dreams; in a location that can't be duplicated.

  We treat each bridal party as we treat each of our guests - with personalized attention and a customized approach to their BodyHoliday experience. You won't feel like you are part of a wedding factory. Our wedding planner, Diane, will guide you through the details of your special day and take the stress out of planning. She will make your personal enjoyment of this most important day her highest priority.

  Your Wedding ceremony can take place in the shade of a beautiful, gingerbread, sea-front gazebo; or right on Cariblue beach; or, if you prefer to be surrounded by lush tropical gardens, then Coubaril Valley is just the spot. Each of our venues is unique, particularly when they are enhanced by family and friends and fine champagne. There's something magical about saying "I do" within sight and sound of the azure Caribbean Sea at The BodyHoliday, LeSPORT.

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  UK and Europe: +44 (0) 845-217-7845
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  Rendezvous - The Boutique Hotel for Couples

  The Caribbean is a wonderfully romantic place to get married. From the lush tropical forests of the mountains, to the endless stretches of golden sand, St Lucia is one of the most beautiful locations anywhere in the world. And, at Rendezvous, couples find their rightful place in the sun to rediscover each other in this intimate and elegant boutique resort.

  Nestled on the stunning Malabar beach, Rendezvous is the perfect destination for your Caribbean wedding and honeymoon. So many couples dream of marrying with the Caribbean Sea as their backdrop; a gentle refreshing breeze; and the feeling of warm sand between your toes. At Rendezvous, we offer all of this and much much more.

  Rendezvous is the first and only boutique hotel for couples anywhere. We create every opportunity for you to celebrate your unique bond, including a complimentary wedding1 ceremony where we take care of the cost and all the details.

  Two miles of stunning, white sand beach, glorious food and drink, first-class accommodations, a full program of land and water sports, including scuba diving are all complimentary. While here, you will think of nothing but your hearts' desires as you indulge in each other, in an idyllic time in an idyllic place. Combine all of this with fantastic facilities, a keen eye for detail, and a team that will make your wedding day and honeymoon extra special, and you have the perfect resort.

  To find out how you can marry in paradise, please call or e-mail us today. For reservations at Rendezvous, call: 1 (800) 544-2883 (Toll free) from the U.S. and Canada. +44 (0) 845-217-7847 from the U.K. and Europe. +1 (758) 457-7900 from St. Lucia.

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