SAINT LUCIA OFFERS A HEALTHY DOSE OF RELAXATION, ADVENTURE AND SAVINGS DURING HEALTH & WELLNESS MONTH IN NOVEMBER
New Health Retreat and Range of Hotel Packages Include Yoga on the Beach,
Spa Treatments, Expert Consultation, Guided Hikes and More
Saint Lucia (October 8, 2015) – From the top of the Pitons to the coral reefs dotting the island’s shoreline, Saint Lucia’s natural beauty offers a mix of relaxation and adventure. November kicks-off the island’s annual Health & Wellness Month during which hotels and resorts offer themed value-added packages and discounted rates of up to 55 percent off standard prices.
Adventurous vacationers can dive into Saint Lucia’s marine life during a SNUBA excursion or explore ship wrecks while scuba diving with the new Dive Saint Lucia center in Rodney Bay. On land, thrill seekers can fly through the rainforest canopy on zip-line with Rain Forest Adventures, travel the rugged trails of Anse Chastanet on a jungle bike or hike the lush trail to the top of the iconic Gros Piton. The natural healing properties of the Sulphur Springs mud baths, the island’s many waterfalls and mineral baths, and beachside yoga sessions complement Saint Lucia’s adrenaline-filled activities.
Travelers seeking a comprehensive health and wellness experience can book the Les Bohemes retreat in November featuring daily yoga, qi gong or tai chi workouts, healthy cooking classes, guided hikes and more. Attendees can choose between two themed week-long sessions including the Healthfulness Retreat from November 4-11, priced at $1,680, and the Health & Adventure Retreat from November 14-21, priced at $1,975. Led by seasoned yoga instructors, health experts and chefs, each retreat includes a seven night stay at C ’Est La Vie luxury villa, return airport transfer, meals prepared by private chef, holistic/wellness treatments and island activities. Les Bohemes is a holistic lifestyle company dedicated to self-discovery, adventure and personal enhancement. For more information, visithttp://www.les-bohemes.com/.
Health and Wellness Month lodging packages from participating hotels and resorts include:
Anse Chastanet – Soufrière
“Romantic Wellness Getaway”
- Guests receive one night free when booking seven nights or more
- Rates for seven nights for two guests start at $6,594 (6/1/15-10/31/15) and $7,206 (11/1/15-12/19/15); prices are inclusive of tax and service fees
- Package includes round-trip airport transfers, all meals, beverages, including house wine and in-room drinks package, welcome cocktail and basket of local fruit, one complimentary bottle of champagne, one-hour Swedish massage, two souvenir resort t-shirts
- Off-site activities include: guided tours of Sulphur Springs, Diamond Mineral Baths and the French Colonial Plantation of Anse Mamin
- On-site activities include: guided boat snorkel trip, a resort scuba diving course for beginners or two dives for certified divers, a half-day of jungle biking in Anse Mamin Valley and a half-day of sailing on the skippered resort yacht
- Additional on-site amenities: use of tennis court/equipment, snorkeling, kayaking, mini-sailing, windsurfing, use of beach chairs and beach towels
- Guests also receive an anniversary certificate for $500 to be used on a return visit
- Valid for travel between now through December 19, 2015
- For more information and to book, call 1 800 223-1108, email ansechastanet@ansechastanet.comor visit www.ansechastanet.com.
Calabash Cove – Marisule, Gros Islet
“Rest. Relax. Rejuvenate.”
- Book five nights in a Sunset Oceanview Junior Suite for $2,500 per couple
- Package includes $200 spa credit, romantic beachside candlelit dinner, health and wellness in-room turndown on one night of stay (couple’s choice), daily breakfast on room patio, unlimited use of kayaks, snorkeling equipment and sunbathing lounges, on property private tour of resort grounds with landscape architect
- Book by October 31, 2015 for travel from November 1 through December 20, 2015
- Not combinable with any other promotions; minimum five night stay required
- Visit www.calabashcove.com for more information and package details
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa – Vieux Fort
“Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa Spacation”
- All-inclusive rates for the Spacation package start at $229 per person, per night based on double occupancy, for a total savings of 55 percent
- Package includes daily treatments at the oceanfront Kai Mer Spa, personal training, fitness classes, watersports, hikes, ocean view accommodations in the adults-only Harmony wing, and more
- Valid for travel through December 20, 2015
- Minimum five-night stay; daily spa treatments exclude day of arrival and departure
- To book, call 877-352-8898 or visit http://cbayresort.com/
Fond Doux Holiday Plantation – Soufrière
“Beginners Authentic Health & Wellness Retreat”
- Travelers can book a five night stay for $1,799 per couple
- Guests receive a healthy fruit smoothie upon arrival, daily nutritional and balanced buffet breakfast, a daily basket of organic fruits and coconut water, healthy plantation cuisine on three evenings of guest’s choice during stay, and a Swedish massage for two
- Activities include: a trek through the organic gardens with the local herbalist, historical Brigand Tour, hiking the Tet Paul Nature Trail, visit to the forest reserve, hiking the Gros Pitons, walking to the Sulphur Springs for a dip into the black restorative mineral baths
- Book by November 15, 2015 for travel November 1 through December 14, 2015
- Visit www.fonddouxestate.com for resort information or call 1-315-307-2348
Ladera
“Wellness Package”
- Book four nights and receive one free night and a couples massage
- Rates start at $630 per room per night, plus taxes and service
- Book before November 30, 2015 for travel from September 1 through December 25, 2015
- Maximum of one free night per stay
- Visit http://www.ladera.com/ for more information and package details
Marigot Beach Club – Marigot Bay
- Book three nights for $400; $99 for each additional night
- All taxes, breakfast, and choice of spa treatments are included
- Book by October 30, 2015 for travel from November 1 through 30, 2015
- Visit http://www.marigotbeachclub.com/ for more information and package details
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort – Soufrière
“Linger Longer 5 Wellness”
- Guests receive the fifth night free, daily breakfast for two, and one massage at the Rainforest Spa per booking, for a total savings of 20 percent
- Average nightly rates start at $325 for a Sugar Mill Room, excluding 10 percent VAT and 10 percent service charge
- Book by November 30, 2015 for travel now through December 19, 2015
- Contact resort directly by email: sb.reservations@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
The Landings St. Lucia – Pigeon Point, Gros Islet
“Body & Soul”
- Rates start at $399 per night in a one bedroom villa suite for a minimum four-night stay
- Package includes accommodations in a luxury one bedroom villa suite, full breakfast daily, $75 spa credit (one credit per stay), a healthy recipes booklet, yoga (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays), guided hike to Monde du Cap, guide to Pigeon Island National Park, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and tennis Instruction
- Book by November 30, 2015 for travel now through December 19, 2015
- For more information about The Landings St. Lucia’s, and to book the “Body & Soul” package, call 1-866-252-0689 or visit www.landingsstlucia.com
Ti Kaye Resort & Spa – Anse Cochon
“Relax & Rejuvenate at Ti Kaye”
- Book seven nights in a Le Cottage and receive one night free for $3,364 per couple
- Includes continental breakfast, a Kai Koko Spa body scrub treatment for two, yoga at the beach or indoor gym, garden walk/tour and return airport transfers
- Book by October 31, 2015 for travel from November 1 through November 30, 2015
- Visit http://www.tikaye.com/ for more information and package details
Villa Capri – Cap Estate
- Stay at Villa Capri for five nights and receive a 50 minute massage
- Book five bedrooms, up to ten guests, for $850 per night
- Book six bedrooms, up to twelve guests, for $1,000 per night
- Book seven bedrooms, up to fourteen guests, for $1,200 per night
- Book eight bedrooms, up to sixteen guests, $1,400 per night
- Book nine bedrooms, up to 20 guests $1,550 per night
- Book by November 15, 2015 for travel from October 15 through December 15, 2015
- Visit http://www.capristlucia.com/ for more information and package details
Windjammer Landing – Trouya
“Romantic Couples Wellness Getaway Package”
- Receive 40 percent off standard rates; guests who book seven nights or more receive a $500 credit for The Spa at Windjammer Landing
- The package nightly rate is $599.86 based on double occupancy and includes Premium All-Inclusive: Wi-Fi, motorized and non-motorized water sports, access to all five a la carte restaurants, premium alcoholic beverages, snacks, airport transfers to and from the resort, chilled sparkling wine and flowers, and in-villa private dining
- Book by December 20, 2015 for travel from September 26 through December 20, 2015
- Visit http://www.windjammer-landing.com/ for more information and package details
For a full list of specials, visit: http://stlucianow.com/HW. For more information about the island of Saint Lucia, call 1-800-456-3984, 1-888-4STLUCIA or visit http://stlucianow.com/.
About Saint Lucia
One of the Windward Islands of the West Indies’ Lesser Antilles, Saint Lucia (pronounced Saint LOO-sha) is nestled halfway down the Eastern Caribbean archipelago. The “Helen of the West Indies,” Saint Lucia is known for its natural beauty and diverse attractions, including the signature Piton Mountains – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a tropical rainforest and one of the world’s few drive-in volcanoes. Culturally rich offerings include the bustling marketplace in the capital of Castries, quaint fishing villages along the coastline, and the annual Saint Lucia Jazz festival. Saint Lucia’s wide range of accommodations includes world-class five-star resorts, all-inclusive resorts, intimate inns and value-oriented properties. Saint Lucia also is home to world class cruise and yachting facilities.