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![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.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/workjademountain-171009004913/85/Jade-Mountain-4-320.jpg)
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- 4. 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.
- 6. • St. Luciais 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. • May is hot and humid in St. Lucia as it is in most Caribbean islands. • Afternoon rain showers are common in May. Showers are brief and the sun returns quickly. St. Lucia
- 7. • Vacationers shouldbe 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
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- 9. 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.
- 10. Jade Mountain • 5Star Resort • All-inclusive option available • "Rising majestically above the 600 acre beachfront 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 and environment in his creation of Jade Mountain. • The bold architectural design with individual bridges leading to the extraordinary infinity pool sanctuaries and columns reaching towards the sky makes Jade Mountain one of the Caribbean's most mesmerizing resort experiences.
- 14. Jade Mountain • CondeNast Traveler readers voted Jade Mountain #1 Resort in the Caribbean in it's 2013 Readers' Choice Awards. • Jade Mountain is the Top Resort in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas in the Travel + Leisure 2013 World's Best Awards readers' survey. • Jade Mountain in highlighted in Condé Nast Traveler's piece on 35 Best Islands for food! • JADE MOUNTAIN ST LUCIA is the #1 honeymoon resort in the Caribbean – BRIDES magazine • AAA 5 DIAMOND AWARD • Jade Mountain is pleased to have once again received the coveted AAA 5 Diamond rating, as one of only 7 Caribbean hotels. • JADE MOUNTAIN ST LUCIA is named one of Fodor's Top 100 Hotels for a "Trip of a Lifetime"! • JADE MOUNTAIN is the Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway in the Conde Nast Johansens 2013 Awards for Excellence • Wine Spectator Award of Excellence • For having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.
- 15. Jade Mountain Available Activitiesfrom Jade Mountain: • 2 soft sand beaches (one beach located at the bottom of the mountain at sister property Anse Chastanet, other beach accessible by boat.) • Pristine coral reefs off shore for snorkeling and scuba diving • SCUBA ST. LUCIA PADI 5-Star resort scuba center with full diving program • BIKE ST. LUCIA Jungle Biking center with 50 top-of-the-line Cannondale mountain bikes • Coastal kayaking adventures with specialist Prijon Kayaks • Watersports including sunfish sailing, windsurfing, sit on top kayaks • Tennis • Day and sunset sailing on the resort yacht Serenity and Jazzy Sunset Cruise on the 60 ft resort catamaran Lucky T • Daily escorted walks and hikes • Cybex Fitness Studio at Jade Mountain • Visits to the resort organic farm Emeralds • Yoga and Fitness
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- 17. Jade Mountain • JadeCuisine at Jade Mountain Club – 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.” – Drenched in exotic beauty and erupting with flavor Jade Mountain nourishes both the body and soul. It's "Jade Cuisine" created by James Beard award winner, Chef Allen Susser, is a brave new world of tropical flavors. His cuisine is exotic and delicious, with a history of fusion it its fabric. St.Lucia Dining taken to new heights, in many ways... • Have any meal delivered to your Sanctuary anytime • Many ingredients grown at the resorts’ organic farm • Jade Mountain guests can also dine at the restaurants of ANSE CHASTANET located directly below JADE MOUNTAIN and easily accessible by foot or by the resort shuttle. – An enticing selection of menus is available in a number of intimate hillside and beachside locations and also, you can pre-book private dining arrangements at the water's edge on Anse Chastanet beach. Whether you fancy fine tropical Caribbean Cuisine, exotic Creole flavors, or simple grilled fare, you will find it available and more. Our culinary options also include our St.Lucia- East Indian menu titled Apsara, a wholly vegetarian restaurant called Emerald's and last not least our Jungle Grill for day time laid back dining on our second beach Anse Mamin. And of course, all of our kitchen0 receive organic produce from our resort farm Emerald's in the Soufriere hills.
- 21. Jade Mountain Star InfinitySuite • The STAR infinity pool sanctuaries are between 1400- 1800 square feet and with infinity pools averaging 450 square feet.They are located on various levels of Jade Mountain. • All sanctuaries feature 15ft high ceilings and have the 4th wall open to the views. All other aspects, layout and size vary from sanctuary to sanctuary. In addition to locally made fine tropical wood furniture an eclectic collection of furniture has been placed in the sanctuaries giving each one of them their own individualistic ambiance. • In room facilities include fridge, tea/coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board (a member of housekeeping will gladly perform the chore for you). Upon arrival, guests receive a " firfly " communication device, allowing guests to contact the service team at any time whilst the service team remains as unintrusive as possible. There are no television, radio or telephone in the infinity pool sanctuaries and sky suites in keeping with the overall resort experience. • Please Note: – Rooms do NOT have air conditioning, radios, telephones or televisions. – All suites have a phenomenal view of the Pitons and the Caribbean Sea. – All rooms are slightly different, pictures are representative of the room category.
- 30. Jade Mountain • JadeMountain’s sister property is Anse Chastanet. It located at the base of the mountain. You can walk in between the properties or take a shuttle. Guests at Jade Mountain can use amenities at Anse Chastanet but not vice versa.
- 33. Flights • American Airlines •1/1 • Depart DFW 5:00 am, 1 hour 20 minute layover in Miami, arrive St. Lucia 3:32 pm • 1/7 • Depart St. Lucia 4:12 pm, 2 hour 20 minute layover in Miami, arrive DFW 11:55 pm
- 34. Quote • 1/1-1/7 (6nights) • Round-trip transfers included • Star Infinity Suite • Breakfast and Dinner Only – $15,893 • All-Inclusive (all meals, wine and alcohol by the glass) – $16,863 Optional travel protection $200 per person
- 35. Available Tours inSt. Lucia *Additional fees apply for excursions
- 36. • Best OfSt 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.
- 37. • Soufriere JeepDiscovery & 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.
- 38. • Island RoutesATV 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.
- 39. • Island RoutesHike 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.
- 40. • 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!
- 41. • Tropical JeepSafari – 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.
- 42. • Island RoutesWaterfall 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.