Tuesday, June 5, 2012

St.Lucia Here We Come!

Brian and I are officially going to St. Lucia in August!  I am SO excited!  We bought the flights a couple months ago, but still hadn’t decided on a hotel because there were so many great options to choose from. 
Cocoa Pods   Source: Tripadvisor

As we were getting ready to book a hotel, I got an e-mail from Groupon for a deal at Fond Doux Holiday Plantation in Soufriere, St.Lucia.  We looked into it and it really did seem like a great deal.  Typically, I am wary of vacation “deals” because I feel like they can be misleading at times.  However, we did our homework and researched the reviews online and it seemed like this place was the real deal.  It even includes all food and drink (although it’s not typically an all inclusive resort).  Fond Doux is a working cacao plantation.  Each cabin is “nestled within Fruit and Palm Trees, with private balconies to relax and enjoy your corner of paradise”.  There are no TVs or anything.  Just relaxation!

One of the pools  Source:Tripadvisor

One reviewer said, “We swayed in our rocking chairs on the front porch and read books and slept and laughed and picked fresh fruit from our yard. We walked through the gardens and saw flowers and trees that made our heart sing. It was amazing. And I can't wait to return. “

That sounds like paradise.  We will be staying in the cinnamon cottage.

Interior of cottage    Source: Tripadvisor

Source: Tripadvisor

They provide a free shuttle to Jalousie beach which is so gorgeous.  It is right next to the pitons.  A little fun fact:  The finale for the bachelor with Jake and Vienna was taped on Jalousie beach in St. Lucia. 

Beautiful Jalousie Beach     Source: forums.beyondunreal.com

Source: au.ibtimes.com
I can’t wait to spend a super relaxing week here!  We will be celebrating both of our birthdays (I’ll be turning 26 on the 26th!).  Since 26 is my lucky number I’m betting this will be a good birthday!

Gorgeous View    Source: Tripadvisor
Have any of you ever been to St.Lucia?  Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

3 comments:

  1. Wow, this looks and sounds absolutely incredible! I can't wait to hear back on your own personal reviews. I've never been, but I'm thinking it was just added to the list!

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  2. I have been to St. Lucia it is absolutely divine. We went to the sulfur springs and drove around the island and drank... great times

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