Location: St. Lucia
Jade Mountain
Perched on the side of a cliff facing the island’s Piton Mountains, the two-year-old resort is all about panache and privacy. Pack a pareo but forget your Manolos; you’ll beclimbing up to the restaurant and down to the spa and beach transport areas. There are 36 staircases scattered throughout
the property. Each of the 24 open-air “sanctuaries” comes with a water view, infinity pool, and bridge leading to it.
Get a deal: Save several hundred dollars per night from April 16 to December 19, 2009. From July 1 to September 30, 2009, get your fourth
night free.
Rates: Double rooms at Sky level start at $950 per night from April 16 to May 31, 2009. June 1 through September 2009, rooms start
at $850; jademountainstlucia.com.
The Landings, St. Lucia, a RockResort
On the calm waters of Rodney Bay, The Landings spreads out over 19 acres and includes an 800-foot secluded beach. Villa suites
have living rooms, kitchens, and spacious terraces. Some suites have plunge pools.
Get a deal: From May 11 to November 25, 2009, when you book a Tuesdays on Us package and stay a week in a Deluxe Harbor Front Villa Suite,
Tuesday night is free.
Rates: Suites start at $335 per night for a seven-night stay; landings.rockresorts.com.
The Inn On The Bay
Stylish resorts are nice, but if you just need an island home as a base for exploring, try this five-room inn. A free shuttle
takes guests to Marigot Bay with its shopping, restaurants, and nearby beach. Or lounge at the inn, where a pool and patio
provide sweeping sunset bay views.
Get a deal: Grab a 20% discount for booking within two weeks of your arrival, or a 10% discount for booking online.
Rates: From May 1 to June 30, 2009, $175 a night. From July 1 to October 14, 2009, $150; slucia.com/innonbay.
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