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Secluded and with music provided by the forest's nocturnal tree frog chorus, the romantic Anse Chastanet Resort in Soufriøre, St. Lucia, is a popular Caribbean getaway for couples, a tranquil world at the end of a two mile forest road. Perched on 600 acres of tropical foliage, the resort provides snorkeling and scuba diving within 100 yards of the beach, kayaking, jungle mountain biking and hiking, sunset cruises, deep sea fishing, and tours of Soufriøre's "drive in" volcano. Five minutes away, the resort's second beach fronts a 500 foot wide, two mile deep canyon that once served as a 17th century sugar and cocoa plantation. Here, 12 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails snake through jungles laced with mangos, coconuts, bananas and cocoa.
Guests can relax at the resort's Kai Beltù Spa with shiatsu and hot stone massages, warm oil and herbal wraps, and yoga. The resort's hillside Piti Piton features panoramic Caribbean views, candlelit ambience and "treetop" seating, and serves steamed mahi mahi, rack of lamb, pan seared kingfish, and chicken breasts stuffed with goat cheese. The open air, beachfront Trou au Diable specializes in salads, sandwiches, rotis, and Italian and Creole foods.
Secluded among tropical foliage on the beach or in the hills, the resort's 49 guestrooms offer terra cotta tile or hardwood floors, and furniture made from local mahogany, teak, breadfruit, greenheart and purpleheart woods and West Indian madras cloth. Accommodations also include locally made straw rugs, pottery, carved wood decorations and art, and yellow ceiling bulbs that cast soft light from underneath wicker shades.
Ceiling fans and windows cool the Anse Chastanet Resort guestrooms. Televisions, radios, clocks and telephones are confined to the main building, so guests can relax without modern intrusions.
Please Note:
There are approximately 100 stairs leading from beach level to mid hillside level, making the property unsuitable for those with walking difficulties or cardiac problems. A complimentary shuttle from beachside to hillside level is provided on request.
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Location. Poised along a rugged slope in Soufriere, Saint Lucia, Jade Mountain Resort offers inspiring views of the surrounding Caribbean paradise. A mineral waterfall is located less than two kilometers from the resort, while a drive through volcano, positioned three kilometers away, beckons the curious.
Hotel Features. Noted architect Nick Troubetzkoy designed this elegant resort in harmony with nature. Trou Au Diable Beach Restaurant entices the palate with Saint Lucian and Indian cuisine, and internationally influenced Caribbean fare is prepared at Piti Piton Restaurant. Both establishments are open evenings, only. The Jade Mountain Club offers light snacks from morning through late evening. Exclusive clothing and gifts are displayed at the resort's boutique, Shades of Jade. Jade Mountain Spa offers a host of therapeutic wellness services that include a menu of massage treatments and facials. Recreational diversions include choosing to do nothing at all except to witness the glorious views of the Piton Mountain peaks. Other options include borrowing a book from the on site library or taking advantage of helicopter tours, bicycle rentals, windsurfing and kayaking. Yoga and Pilates instruction are available.
Guestrooms. This four story property offers 24 guest suites featuring individual infinity pools. The fourth wall of the suites is missing entirely, affording unobstructed views of Saint Lucia's twin Pitons and the shimmering Caribbean Sea. Room amenities include beds draped in Egyptian cotton linens. Refrigerators contain complimentary bottled water. Separate sitting areas offer luxurious comfort. Hardwood floors, ceiling fans, rich wooden accents and modern furnishings create a contemporary feel. Private bathrooms feature jetted tubs and handheld showerheads.
Expert Tip. Jade Mountain suites are almost devoid of technology. There are no telephones, radios, Internet connections or televisions. However, a pre assigned service team attends to each suite 24 hours a day, and assists with all requests that fall within the scope of the resort's policies.
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