Hotel: Anse Chastanet Resort

Inhabiting one of the prime spots on St. Lucia, near the Pitons peaks, this private estate on 600 lush acres borders two soft, sand beaches and a coral reef just offshore. It was once an 18th-century French Colonial plantation, and now is one of the most celebrated hotels on the island. Its 49 rooms are each uniquely designed with local artwork, painted ceilings, wooden beams, handmade island wood furniture, colorful madras fabrics (St. Lucia's national cloth), and there's even a separate bungalow with infinity pool and sweeping ocean views. Thirty-seven of the rooms are scattered on the lush hillside, while a dozen are set in the tropical garden at beach level. The resort also offers a freshwater pool, Jungle Biking trail, library, art gallery, and the Kai Belte Spa. Best of all are the resort's two restaurants, one consisting of two open-air tree houses serving tropical world cuisine and vegetarian dishes made from organic produce grown on the property. The other restaurant, Trou au

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Inhabiting one of the prime spots on St. Lucia, near the Pitons peaks, this private estate on 600 lush acres borders two soft, sand beaches and a coral reef just offshore. It was once an 18th-century French Colonial plantation, and now is one of the most celebrated hotels on the island. Its 49 rooms are each uniquely designed with local artwork, painted ceilings, wooden beams, handmade island wood furniture, colorful madras fabrics (St. Lucia's national cloth), and there's even a separate bungalow with infinity pool and sweeping ocean views. Thirty-seven of the rooms are scattered on the lush hillside, while a dozen are set in the tropical garden at beach level. The resort also offers a freshwater pool, Jungle Biking trail, library, art gallery, and the Kai Belte Spa. Best of all are the resort's two restaurants, one consisting of two open-air tree houses serving tropical world cuisine and vegetarian dishes made from organic produce grown on the property. The other restaurant, Trou au Diable, is located right on the Anse Chastanet beach and dishes out a wonderful fusion of East Indian and Caribbean cooking.

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