1. St. Lucia Options

3. St. Lucia History
• St. Lucia is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the
boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located
north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and
south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617 km2 (238.23 sq mi) and has a
population of 174,000 (2010). Its capital is Castries.
• One of the Windward Islands, Saint Lucia was named after Saint Lucy of
Syracuse by the French, the island's first European settlers.. They signed a
treaty with the native Carib Indians in 1660. Britain took control of the island
from 1663 to 1667; in ensuing years, it was at war with France 14 times and
rule of the island changed frequently (it was seven times each ruled by the
French and British). In 1814, the British took definitive control of the island.
Because it switched so often between British and French control, Saint Lucia
was also known as the "Helen of the West Indies".
• Representative government came about in 1924 (with universal suffrage from
1953). From 1958 to 1962, the island was a member of the Federation of the
West Indies. On 22 February 1979, Saint Lucia became an independent state
of the Commonwealth of Nations associated with the United Kingdom.[4]
Saint Lucia has a legal system based on English common law.

5. • St. Lucia is one of the Windward Islands, located in
the middle of the Eastern Caribbean chain. Its
terrain is a combination of high mountains, forests,
low-lying lands and beaches. Mountain ranges runs
the length of the island and forests dominate the
mountains, while jasmine, scarlet chenille and wild
orchids provide splashes of color to the lush green
slopes.
• Average high temperature in June is 86 and average
low is 75.
• Scattered showers are expected as June is the
beginning of the rain/hurricane season.
St. Lucia

6. • Vacationers should be aware that there can be a great
deal of variation in weather between the different
regions of St. Lucia. If you are visiting one of the
beaches around Castries or Rodney Bay, expect
temperatures to be high but not unbearable due to
the cool breeze off the water. Visitors exploring one of
the trails through the rain forest in the center of the
island need to be prepared for some very hot and
humid weather without any relief from the winds.
Adventurous travelers can cool off on a hike to one of
the Piton mountains, the distinguishing landscape
feature of St. Lucia. Temperatures will drop
significantly as the altitude increases and travelers
may even want to bring along a light jacket to stay
comfortable in the cool weather.
St. Lucia

7. Airport you will fly
into

8. St. Lucia
• Soufrière
– Soufrière is located on the southwestern coast of St. Lucia and was the
former capital when under French possession. It is also the oldest town
in St. Lucia. Unlike Castries, much of the original architecture still stands
today, so if you want a taste of French colonial architecture, Soufrière is
the place to be. The waterfront of this town is so picturesque it draws
movie studios and tourists alike. Soufrière is an excellent destination for
visitors to experience both the St. Lucian culture and the environment.
Soufrière has everything, from beautiful beaches to towering mountains.
For the adventurous traveler, it is the perfect destination for both
relaxation and adventure. Just outside of Soufrière is the popular drive-
in volcano which is thought to have once been a site for human sacrifice
by the Arawak Indians. Visitors are allowed to drive very nearly into the
volcano and then be guided around the area by a tour guide. Just south
of the town of Soufrière along the bay, the most distinguishing feature of
St. Lucia can be found, the Pitons. These two towering twin mountains
are not only beautiful to look at, but they a popular hiking destination
that draw people from around the world.

9. Option One

10. Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
• 5 Star Resort
• The Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort is without question located in one of
the most spectacular sites in the world, the majestic valley of the Pitons
(Val des Pitons). The beauty of the Pitons, listed by UNESCO as a World
Heritage Site, is unparalleled. The atmosphere is unobtrusive and lends to
a truly intimate and relaxed experience. The resort is spread across more
than one hundred acres of tropical forest unsurpassed for its natural
beauty, with the only white sand beach in the area. Formerly a working
sugar plantation, the property has a long history of owners including Lord
Glenconner, famously known for his friendship with Princess Margaret and
the once famous proprietor of the Bang Restaurant.
• Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort is located on the south western part of St.
Lucia about 3 miles outside the town of Soufriere, between the world
famous Pitons. Soufriere is a historic town with the island's main natural
attractions; the drive-in volcano, botanical gardens and waterfalls in close
proximity. It is a 45 minute drive from Hewannorra International Airport
(UVF).

11. Sugar
Beach

13. Sugar Beach
• Amazing rainforest spa. Private spa huts in the trees
with a creek running alongside
• The pool sits at the bottom of the Gros Piton
• Only white sand beach in the area
• Excellent snorkeling right off the beach ($2 per day)
• Rainforest hiking trail
• Sea kayaking, snorkeling, hobie cat sailing, windsurfing,
paddle boards and even night fishing are all offered in
the crystal waters of the National Marine Reserve, just
a step from the beach.
• Yoga and Pilates classes
• Caribbean dance classes

14. Private Spa Huts

19. Sugar Beach
• The Great Room, The Great Room, for discerning diners there is the
elegant Great Room, with its old world colonial charm serving
Caribbean influenced fare in candlelit, air-conditioned surroundings.
Beautifully presented personalized tasting menus are also available
nightly reflecting the cultural influences of Sugar Beach's expert
culinary team and utilizing the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy
dishes such as seared scallops on a puree of Jerusalem artichoke,
Kobe beef with a rich red wine jus, or perfectly cooked Mahi-Mahi
with green fig mash & tropical salsa. A well-devised wine list ensures
the ideal accompaniment for every course.
• Bayside Bar & Restaurant, enjoy open-air sea side dining with a
magnificent view of the Pitons, available for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Guests can enjoy an a la carte continental or full breakfast.
• The Terrace, Set on the ground floor of the elegant Great House and
with stunning views of the lily pond and glistening Caribbean.

22. Sugar Beach
• Bayside Bar, Bar is open 9:00am-11:00pm. Beach menu available 10:30am-7:00pm.
Beach Service: Get served the cocktail of your choice or food from the Bayside snack
menu when relaxing at the beach or pool. Simply raise the red flag next to your
beach or pool lounge and a member of the beach team will be there to provide you
this very personalized service.
• The Cane Bar, a new specialty rum bar featuring cutting edge style, a glowing white
bar, and comfortable over-sized furniture in a palette of white and soft charcoal, as
well as a wide selection of rum and a "rummelier" to help guide guests through
their choices. In addition to the offerings behind the bar, The Cane Bar also features
a range of tasty dishes to provide the perfect accompaniment to your chosen
libation. Enjoy a sashimi or sushi platter featuring the freshest catch of the day, try
the slider trio with fish, chicken and beef topped with caramelized onions and
organic arugula, or freshly grilled chicken, beef or vegetarian satay served with
traditional satay sauce and bok choy kimchi. Dish selections may change according
to market availability. This air-conditioned bar is open from 6:00pm to 1:00am,
seven nights a week. Guests must be 18 years and over. Lighter fare served until
12:30am.
• The Palm Court Bar & Lounge, Savor a traditional English afternoon tea at The Palm
Court Lounge. You’ll enjoy the classic combination of scones with jam and cream,
finger sandwiches and tea while celebrating the beautiful sunset and azure colors of
the Caribbean Sea. In the evening, The Palm Court Lounge serves up sophisticated
nightlife in St Lucia, with a range of cocktails, mixed drinks, wines and beers.

25. Sugar Beach
• With a reservation in any Sugar Beach luxury accommodations,
this St Lucia resort offers personalized, intuitive butler service.
The butler welcomes guests on arrival and offers to unpack
luggage, provide a laundry service, dinner reservations and will
organize any other special requirements. A dedicated cell
phone to the butler is also provided so guest needs are fulfilled
by Sugar Beach's first class personnel.

26. Sugar Beach
Luxury Cottage
• Tucked amid the lush vegetation and fruit trees these accommodations offer enclaves of privacy, tranquility
and stunning views. The spacious bedroom speaks to the resort’s plantation history with high beamed
ceilings and romantic voile draped four poster bed. A small sitting area provides further space to relax
indoors, while outside a private terrace and plunge pool are an added bonus for those who like to bask in
the warm Caribbean sunshine. Luxury Cottages have breathtaking views of the dramatic Pitons, or views of
the sparkling waters of Anse des Pitons below.
• The spacious, breezy bedrooms invite respite from the Caribbean sun with their crisp, white palette. Elegant
hardwood floors and custom-made furnishings, including a dreamlike four-poster bed, romantic voile
draping, sensually soft sofas, and a tropical sanctuary feel, re-emphasize the indulgent St Lucia villa
ambience.
• Four-poster bed with silky high-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens and romantic voile draping
• A walk-in closet/dressing room
• iPod docking station
• Complimentary internet access (either WiFi or hard wired)
• Large flat screen TV & DVD player
• Private bar
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• In-room safe
• Signature bathroom amenities
• Plunge pool and private patio
• Personalized butler service
• View of ocean and Pitons- view varies by location of cottage
• Breakfast daily

30. My pictures from Sugar Beach

36. Notes on Sugar Beach
• Amazing location between the pitons
• Only white sand beach in St. Lucia
• Unique artwork throughout the resort chosen by the owner
• A resort shuttle runs every 15 minutes for easy access to
hillside rooms
• Matt Damon recently stayed at Sugar Beach
• No meals or all-inclusive plans available

37. Option Two

38. Ladera Resort
• 4.5 Star Resort
• Adult-only
• Ladera is a resort that travelers dream about - a small, lush, tropical
gem that is world acclaimed yet still relatively unknown. Located in
south western Saint Lucia, Ladera is a paradise like no other to
ignite your passions. Two miles from the port town of Soufriere, on
a lush hill- side of mango trees, lay the lure of Ladera. With only 6
villas and 37 suites and a dedicated, attentive staff, Ladera offers an
intimate experience and the ability to cater to your preference.

42. Ladera Resrot
Amenities and Activities
• Lounging at Ladera's main pool and deck area overlooking the Pitons and
Caribbean Sea, with cocktails and snack service available poolside
• Soaking and relaxing in the restorative sulphur mineral baths at the spa
• Complimentary beach shuttle service to Sugar Beach
• Live local entertainment at the Bar at Dasheene, including the weekly
Shak-Shak Band performance during Sunday Brunch.
• A weekly wood carving demonstration at the Bar at Dasheene.
• The Spa at Ladera features indulgent treatments inspired by Saint Lucia's
volcanic history and the lush rainforest that surrounds this peaceful
retreat.

45. Ladera Resort
• Dasheene Restaurant- Ladera’s award-winning restaurant, is known throughout
the world for its eclectic, innovative cuisine. The restaurant welcomes guests
from all over the island, who often come here for lunch and dinner to enjoy the
unbelievable panoramic view firsthand, enjoy live music most evenings, and
indulge in the delicacies - both local and international - that make Dasheene one
of the Caribbean's finest dining experiences. Featuring what is perhaps the
freshest food in the Caribbean, Dasheene's daily menu provides an excitingly
delicious combination of fresh caught fish, locally grown and freshly picked
produce and other entrees and indulgences, all presented in a style of casual
elegance.
• The Bar at Dasheene is open from 9am each day. It is a perfect setting for a pre-
dinner cocktail or to enjoy a live music show. Part of Dasheene Restaurant, the
Bar shares the same unobstructed sea views flanked by St. Lucia's signature twin
volcanic Piton peaks.

48. Ladera Resort
Gros Piton Suite with Plunge Pool
• Feature open air bedroom and sitting area with spectacular views
of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea.
• 800 square feet
• Queen sized bed
• Plunge pool
• Stocked minibar with water daily
• Coffee and tea making facilities
• Breakfast daily

52. Ladera Resort
• Resort is located on a hillside, no direct access to beach. There
is a shuttle between the resort and the beach
• Resort has one restaurant. Taxi to town is about $30 round-
trip.
• The room are not air conditioned but there is a nice breeze
• I have toured this resort and the view really is incredible!

53. Available Tours in St. Lucia
*Additional fees apply for
excursions

54. • Best Of St Lucia Cultural & Heritage Tour
– Tour the undiscovered and unspoiled island of St.
Lucia in air conditioned comfort while experiencing
the truly Saint Lucian way of life, with a tour that takes
you to Fond Assau. There you will practice traditions
such as preparation of cassava bread, cooking on
macambou leaves, catching crayfish in the river,
collecting honey from a beehive and the very
authentic display of wood-sawing while in Chak Chak
where a band plays traditional music in the
background. The historic buildings of Castries comes
alive as well-informed tour guides take you on a walk
through the architectural history of an old colonial
island city, make a stop to do some well-needed
shopping, whilst at the same time enjoying the spirit
and life of the modern Caribbean.

55. • Soufriere Jeep Discovery & Waterfall Revelation
– A scenic journey through Saint Lucia’s banana plantations,
fishing villages, rainforest and lush tropical vegetation. Your
guides will share the local history and stories about
significant sites along the way to Soufriere, home to the
majestic Pitons. The first stop is Morne Coubaril, a 250-acre
working plantation where you’ll learn about 18th century
plantation life. As you travel along an original mule carriage
pathway and through reconstructed slave quarters there
are demonstrations of plantation farming practices
including copra, cocoa and manioc production. From there
we continue on to visit the sparkling Diamond Waterfall
and the Sulphur Springs "drive-in-volcano" where you can
immerse in the rich mineral water of the mud baths heated
by the volcano itself and feel rejuvenated. Our final stop
before the return trip is for a delicious buffet lunch
prepared with fresh local ingredients at a restaurant
nestled in island greenery and colorful flowers in Soufriere.

56. • Island Routes ATV Adventure
– Experience the island's incredible beauty up close and
personal, as you maneuver your all terrain vehicle
past panoramic views of the dramatic coastline,
through the hills and plantations. So go off-road, get
dirty, and revel in an adventure you'll never forget.
• St. Lucia Treetop Zipline Adventure
– See the world from the treetops and feel like one with
nature, gliding from platform to platform, hovering
over an abundant, tropical landscape. Adventurers will
receive the thrill of their lives with an aerial view of
Saint Lucia's lush rainforest - an unforgettable
experience of nature at its best.

57. • Island Routes Hike The Pitions
– Towering nearly 3,000 feet above sea level, the majestic
peak of Gros Piton, along with its twin peak Petit Piton,
dominates the western coast of St. Lucia. The lush green
slopes of these pyramid shaped icons rise from the
sapphire blue waters of the Caribbean, filling the
adventurous traveler with wanderlust. The view itself is
a classic, the Pitons of Saint Lucia, soaring straight up
from the sea's edge, this is definitely one of the things
you must do in your lifetime, a visit to the Pitons should
be number one. Snaking up the misty, jungle-covered,
boulder-strewn mountainsides for the huge views from
the top is an experience well worth the hike. Afterwards
head to a rest stop for a sumptuous lunch and
refreshing swim.

58. • Horseback Ride 'n' Swim
– Imagine exploring the incredibly gorgeous island
of St. Lucia on horseback! Amble through a
tropical rainforest atop a sleek, gentle mare or
serene stallion. Ride along a cliff and feast your
eyes on panoramic vistas of the St. Lucia coastline
with the aquamarine ocean sparkling in the island
sunshine. Then, prepare yourself for a totally
unique experience, as you and your mount cross
the white sand of a pristine beach and enter the
warm waters of the Caribbean. Trot through the
crystal seas together and enjoy the ride of your
life!

59. • Tropical Jeep Safari
– A must-do for the adventure-seeker! You'll have a
blast on this outdoor excursion that will unveil the
simply beautiful St. Lucia landscape all aboard an
open-top, safari jeep! Enjoy the trek through historic
Castries up the Morne (Hill of Good Luck), where the
most breathtaking, panoramic view of the city and
harbor awaits, then leave "modern civilization," as you
commence your jungle journey through the rural
countryside until you reach the quaint fishing village
of Anse La Raye. Enjoy a 20-minute hike through the
rainforest, passing an abundant waterscape of rivers
and cascading waterfalls. Sample local seasonal fruit
and relax in a refreshing river pool before returning to
the jeep.

60. • Island Routes Waterfall Cycling Adventure
• An adventure seekers' delight. Enjoy a thrilling mountain
bike ride through the rainforest to Errard Waterfall where
you can take a dip in its refreshing waters. Then, cycle
through the forest where you'll learn about local crops
grown on the island. End your tour with a relaxing drive
through the quaint fishing village of Dennery.
– Island Routes Helicopter Island Tour
• Quite simply, there is nothing like flying over a tropical
island with a glass of champagne in hand to enjoy the
journey even more. The feel. The adrenaline. It's a whole
new way to experience the island. Sights: Castries, Marigot
Bay, St. Lucian Fishing Villages, Lush Rainforest, Interior
Mountains, Pitons, Soufriere Volcano, Coral Reefs, Dive
Sites, Remote Waterfalls, Rivers and Valleys; Major
Beaches & Hotels, Plantations, Cap Estate Homes, Rugged
Atlantic Coast, Pigeon Point, Fort Rodney, Rodney Bay
Marina and Rat Island.

61. Flight
• American Airlines
• May 30th Depart DFW 5:25 am, 1 hour 50 minute layover in
Miami, arrive St. Lucia 2:41 pm
• June 3rd Depart St. Lucia 3:41 pm, 2 hour layover in Miami,
arrive DFW 11:45 pm

62. Quotes
• 4 Nights
• Flights
• Round-trip transportation between airport and resort
• Sugar Beach
– Luxury Cottage
– $5,922.63
– All-Inclusive option $8,376.87
• Ladera
– Gros Piton Suite with Plunge Pool
– $5,807.18
Optional travel protection available.
Deposit is $400, final payment due April 14th
Prices show are quotes only and subject to change
Flight is based on availability at time of booking

63. Hotel Only Quote
• 4 Nights
• Round-trip transportation between airport and resort
• Sugar Beach
– Luxury Cottage
– $3,832.39
– All-Inclusive option $6,256.63
• Ladera
– Gros Piton Suite with Plunge Pool
– $3.276.38
– Upgrade to a Rainbow Suite with better views for $3,793.67
Prices show are quotes only and subject to change and availability
Deposit is $100, final payment due April 14th

64. Jade Mountain, one of the most famous hotel in the world. Open air rooms,
plunge pools, piton views and incredible architecture. Starting at $8,511
without flights.