Saint Lucia's Top 3 Gems by Luxeco
1. Ladera
Arguably Saint Lucia's most unique and luxurious resort, Ladera is the only resort situated on a UNESCO World Heritage site. The breathtaking resort is set on a volcanic ridgeline, 1000 feet above the clear blue Caribbean sea, offering unrivaled views of the Pitons.
Their attentive staff is onhand to meet your every need and every aspect of the resort is designed with your ultimate relaxation in mind. Enjoy authentic Caribbean cuisine freshly prodcued at the award-winning Dasheene Restaurant and indulge in soothing spa treatments.
With a variety of suites and villas to choose from, you will be in your very own paradise!
Best for: couples, honeymoons, intimate weddings, anniversaries, wellness.
Unforgettable Experience: Admiring the majestic view of the Ptions in your luxurious villa with the fourth wall removed.
2. Body Holiday
An all-inclusive resort dedicated to your well-being, Body Holiday is an innovative concept that will leave you wanting to return again and again. Their program is based on the four pillars of well-being: relaxation, restorative beauty, exercise and diet.
Body holiday offers every possibility to soothe your senses and restore your spirit. There is an endless list of activities on land and sea–from yoga sessions and fitness classes, scuba diving, sailing, tennis and golf to more exotic adventures including biking the coastline, hiking the mountains or abseiling a river gorge.
Frequently voted as one of the world's best Desination spas by Conde Nast Traveller, the spa treatments will lead you to ultimate bliss. Their restaurants features fresh, delicious dishes using locally-sourced and locally-grown ingredients.
Best for: wellness, relaxtation, solo travellers, couples, friends, restorative travel.
Unforgettable Experience: The feeling of relaxation and pure bliss you will expererience here.
3. Fond Doux Eco Resort
Charming, rustic 16 eco-luxury cottages nestled into a 135-acre working plantation in Soufriere ar surrounded by lush rainforest and tropical gardens. Fond Doux offers 1 and 2 bedroom plantation-style cottages; some have private pools. Its unique decor evokes the resort’s colonial heritage. Off-white walls feature vibrant works by local artists and most bedrooms have four-poster beds.
Fond Doux values its history and ensures their property has minimum impact on the environment. They use locally made materials and two charming restuarants serving creole Caribbean dishes operates on a 'plantation to table' basis, only offering the freshest locally grown food.
Best for: Nature lovers, foodies, families, romance, weddings
Unforgettable experience: Watching an estate worker for the Cocoa-rina dance to remove blemishes from the cocoa beans in the chocolate making process.