Jade Mountain
Consider Jade Mountain a tropical Mount Olympus. Even after your plane has landed, you feel as if you're still airborne, as the property is seemingly suspended on top of a hill overlooking the magnificent Pitons. To better help you see the 2,600-foot crags of rock and the ocean below, all rooms are open to the elements, essentially "missing" a wall or two. The Sun rooms are so open that they reveal a sweeping 270 degrees of mountain, ocean, and sky. You can view it all from the comfort of your bed, but when you step out of the covers onto the polished purpleheart floor, chances are you'll make for your private infinity pool. Each is surfaced in iridescent glass tiles and illuminated with fiber-optic lighting. There are no phones or television, and the lighting is diffuse except for the Milky Way's great bright band above—it's so romantic that being by yourself even for a short time induces melancholy...
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Cotton Bay
Located between St. Lucia's only 18-hole golf course and a half-mile-long sweep of virgin beach, this newly completed 74-unit resort village is the first of its kind on the pristine northeast coast of St. Lucia. Trails leading from either end of the beach wind for miles along the undisturbed coast, yet a 15-minute drive leads you to lively Rodney Bay. The best rooms are the three-bedroom private villas located on the beach, each with a private pool and an always accessible butler. So, if you've lost your way while driving around the island, or want dinner for six prepared and set in your gazebo, simply hit the speed dial button on the hotel-provided cell...With two very good restaurants—one serving Mediterranean cuisine, the other a more casual beach bar—and one of the best-equipped spas on the island, Cotton Bay serves up a full platter for both families and urban escapees.
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Windjammer Landing
In a gorgeous setting on a calm, secluded stretch of golden sand, 15 minutes north of Castries and 90 minutes northwest of Hewanorra International Airport, this sprawling complex of hotel rooms and Mediterranean-style villas is nestled on a lush hillside facing the sea. Families, couples and singles flock here. Guests can withdraw and self-cater in the privacy of panoramic villas or revel in the resort's excellent dining and recreational amenities....The Serenity Spa features a steam room, a whirlpool, and a roster of treatments such as massages, facials and wraps. These indulgences can be enjoyed in villas, in the spa, on the beach or poolside... this plush resort is one of St. Lucia's best. It is ideal for families and couples desiring a quiet, high-end vacation. Get clear directions—the sign can be easy to miss from the main road.