St. Lucia: The Perfect Tropical Getaway

The beautiful tropical island of St. Lucia, situated between Martinique and St. Vincent in the eastern Carribean Sea, is the perfect destination for relaxation and adventure. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of St. Lucia with its pristine beaches, beautiful rainforest and stunning Piton Mountains. The ideal getaway for couples as well as families, St. Lucia has some of the most incredible hotels and resorts in the world. Listed here are five hotels that will make your stay on St. Lucia memorable.

The Landings St. Lucia, A RockResort
Newly opened in 2007, The Landings St. Lucia will reach final completion by mid-2010. This beachfront resort offers visitors luxurious accommodations featuring 122 one-, two- and three bedroom residences. Guests will be treated to premium amenties such as: fully equiped kitchens, LCD television; Internet access; 7,000 square-foot RockResorts Spa; fitness room; private harbor; three pools; two hot tubs; tennis courts; 800-foot beachfront; grocery stocking service; and water taxi/shuttle. If you're bringing children along on your trip to St. Lucia, they'll love The Landings Kid's club where they will participate in arts, crafts and outdoor activities. The resort also offers a number of specials available to guets including The Landings St Lucia Give and Getaway Package; Spring Break on US; Romance and Elope at The Landings; Romance and Escape to The Landings; and Romance and Renew at the Landings. For more information, please click here.

Cap Maison St. Lucia
For true luxury and pampering, head to Cap Maison, winner of the Conde Nast Johansen's 2010 Most Excellent Small Resort, Pacific, Atlantic & Caribbean. This beautiful St. Lucia resort located above Smugglers Cove beach was also the setting for the "fantasy dates" on the 14th season of The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love. Known for impeccable hospitality, guests will be treated to superb accommodations. The resort consists of 49 rooms contained within a two story villa where flexible accommodations can be met. Room choices include: oceanview villa suite with pool and roof terrace; oceanview villa suite with pool; oceanview villa suite with jacuzzi; junior suite; and ocean or garden view rooms. Cap Maison St. Lucia offers some great packages including: The Dig Yourself Out of Snow Package; Free Summer Nights; How Sweet It Is; The Best of St. Lucia; and The Bachelor Proposal Package. To book your reservations at Cap Maison St. Lucia, please go here.

East Winds Inn All-Inclusive Resort-St. Lucia
East Winds Inn is located along the La Brelotte Bay. With tropical landscaping and beautiful views, East Winds Inn is the perfect St. Lucia location to unpack your bags and kick off your shoes for a relaxing vacation. The resort has such amenities as: 30 rooms-26 of which are paired cottages; private bathrooms with shower; direct dial telephone; refrigerator; and Rivolta Carmignani linens. To find out more information and room rates for your St. Lucia vacation, please go here.

Jade Mountain St. Lucia
The stunning architecture alone is worth staying at Jade Mountain. With sweeping curves and majestic angles, Jade Mountain is truly a piece of art. Allow yourself to be properly pampered by the luxurious infinity pool sanctuaries. With a view of the Caribbean Sea and the Piton Mountains, each sanctuary has the fourth wall open to the views but at the same time providing privacy. There are three different types of sanctuaries: "STAR" Infinity Pool Sanctuaries which range from 1400 to 1800 square feet with a 450 square foot infinity pool; "MOON" Infinity Pool Sanctuaries which range from 1600 to 1950 square feet with a 650 square foot infinity pool; and "SUN" Infinity Pool Sanctuaries which are over 2000 square feet and have a sweeping 270 degree view with a 900 square foot pool. In addition to these 24 sanctuaries, the resort has five "SKY" suites and two "GALAXY" sun sanctuaries. Truly a vacation to remember-you may never want to leave your room. For more information on Jade Mountain St. Lucia, please go here.

Anse Chastanet Resort, St. Lucia
Located on the southwestern coast of St. Lucia, Anse Chastanet is definitely a one-of-a-kind resort. Architect owner Nick Troubetzko has created an oasis to please the senses. (Troubetzko is also the owner/artchitect of Jade Mountain). This stunning resort has a coconut tree-lined beach, beautiful landscaping, refreshing ocean air and hillsides that carry the fragrant smell of thousands of blooming flowers. Each of the 49 rooms have been uniquely designed featuring bedding made from madras, the "national cloth" of St. Lucia. Rooms range from standard and superior rooms; deluxe beachside rooms; hillside deluxe rooms; premium hillside rooms; two bedroom suites; as well as the Infinity Sanctuaries located at Jade Mountain (a resort within a resort). To book your vacation at Anse Chastanet Resort, St. Lucia, click here.

Come enjoy the beauty that is evident on the island of St. Lucia. You'll have the vacation of a lifetime.