La Belle Helene, St. Lucia Villa

St. Lucia is a paradise-like haven here at the Caribbean. This lush place is all about bright blue water and sunny weather all year round. Because it is an ideal place to relax, visitors flock here day in and day out to experience the beauty and wonder of nature. St. Lucia villas are themed just like most villas in Caribbean. They have a laid back feel, like a true beach house with the comfort and amenities of a prestigious hotel. St. Lucia villa rentals are very popular among tourists and locals who are craving for some R & R.

La Belle Helene is one of the most popular St. Lucia villas. The house is enormous—a 10,000 square foot structure that is big enough to hold very large family gatherings, huge weddings, and seminars. Situated at the Beau Estate, Soufriere, it is only a short walk to the beach. It is very near town and highly accessible. It is without a doubt a proof that St. Lucia villa rentals are among the best in the world. It has internet access, so visitors who need to do some browsing can work in convenience.

There are 11 bedrooms and just like most St. Lucia villas, the view is always breathtaking and unobstructed. La Belle Helene will put a smile to anyone’s face with the stunning sceneries it provides, giving one a glimpse of the awesome beauty of nature. La Belle Helene is one of the St. Lucia villa rentals is located just below the Pitons, which is considered to be a World Heritage site. Known for its well sculpted garden, visitors love the feel of being one with nature all throughout the property. La Belle Helene is also among the St. Lucia villas that are very near the Diamond waterfall. There’s also a drive-in volcano near by, plus a site where to take a relaxing and invigorating mineral bath.

Class is what St. Lucia villa rentals are known for and that is very evident in the interior of La Belle Helene. The French colonial double doors and the marble hallway with the sea as its backdrop leave visitors in awe. There’s a double staircase that takes one upstairs. There’s also a sitting room and a formal dining room, plus a state of the art kitchen. The master’s bedroom has a queen size bed and a separate sitting area. It also features a balcony that provides a view of the garden and the sea.

 

The Westin Le Paradis – St Lucia Condos

The Westin Le Paradise is a luxury resort and condominium property located in St Lucia. The Westin Le Paradis St. Lucia Beach & Golf Resort encompasses nearly 600 acres and more than one mile of coastline. Owners can enjoy all of the amenities that would be expected from a Caribbean resort paradise, including a breathtaking Greg Norman designed 18-hole golf course to a world-class spa, pristine beaches, and WestinWORKOUT® Powered by Reebok Gym. The Westin Kids Club® will even keep the little ones active. With an average annual temperature of 80, it is easy to enjoy oneself. With condominiums ranging in size from one to three bedrooms, a piece of paradise can easily be yours. The resort is the country’s first fossil fuel independent property. The Westin was very serious about their environmental impact in building Le Paradis. They hired a St. Lucian environmental scientist, Peter Ernest, to help direct the resort’s environmental strategy. Ernest also mapped nature trails for guests to explore, “while saving the mangroves and beaches from disruption.”

Features and Amenities

The condo hotel at the Westin is a four-star property that has all the luxuries of life covered. The architecture of the property speaks to the island’s Anglo-French past, with colonial style structures and Caribbean tones. Units include gourmet Kitchens, Stone or Granite counter tops, upscale plumbing fixtures and designer interiors with furnishing packages. Plasma TV, high speed internet, central security and life safety systems come standard. Residents at Le Paradis enjoy a 1,200 square foot fitness center and 1,500 square foot Kid’s Club with pool and recreation center, as well as 25,000 square feet of conference facilities that include a ballroom and outdoor pavilions. Floodlit tennis courts, an equestrian center, casino amenities, entertainment lounges, bars, a resident beach club, upscale boutique ships, a world-class branded spa, five community pools, a golfing academy and a Greg Norman-designed signature 18-hole golf course make relaxation seem like a full time job; while a helipad and marina with 42 berths able to accommodate mega yachts up to 200 feet make getting to Le Paradis in style a cinch.  

Location

In St. Lucia there are seven new golf courses planned and designed respectively by golfing greats Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Christy O’Conner Jr. Ernie Els and Robert Trent Jones. These courses will profoundly affect tourism in St. Lucia as it will be officially recognized and promoted as a

golf destination and as such will be known as the Golfing Mecca of the Caribbean and a world golf destination.

St. Lucia is rapidly gaining attention as one of the Caribbean’s hottest new destinations.O Magazine recently named St. Lucia as one of the “Top 5 Places to See in Your Lifetime.”

St. Lucia has a delightful tropical climate with an average temperature of 77 degrees all year round. It offers stunning features – Rain forest, volcanoes, beautiful beaches, aquatic activities, friendly people and a dramatic coastline. Known for Eco-tourism, it is often noted for its breathtaking natural scenery. Enjoy hikes through the pristine, blue-green mountain Rain forest which is respected as a habitat for rare birds and plants.

The tiny islands to the south and east of St. Lucia are home to rare wildlife and birds, with several species that exist nowhere else in the world. St. Lucia is home to the world-famous twin Piton Mountains and the world’s only drive- through volcano at the Soufiere Sulphur Springs. The island is recognized as one of the world’s leading whale watching sites, with over 20 species regularly spotted throughout the year, including humpbacks, pilot whales, sperm whales and spinning and spotted dolphins.

Mount du Cap – St Lucia Condos

Mount du Cap is a luxury real estate development located in St Lucia. Occupying a 38 acre private estate with 360o panoramic views over land and sea, Mount du Cap will comprise just 16 individually designed Ian Morrison villas. This beautiful setting for this secluded development of luxury homes will allow owners to enjoy all the privacy and comfort of a truly exclusive Caribbean home. Each home will be constructed to the owner’s personal specification within this acclaimed architect’s guidelines, which are designed to maintain the integrity of this elite development.

Features and Amenities

Mount du Cap promises to take Ian Morrison’s style and Caribbean living to new heights. The style of the homes is designed to complement the landscape and create an ambiance for elegant, yet relaxed Caribbean living while providing every contemporary luxury including a totally private pool for almost all residences. Attention to fine detail includes air-conditioned bedrooms, highest-quality kitchens and bathrooms, and charming architectural accents such as solid timber interior woodwork, hardwood, stone and ceramic floor finishes. Every home will come complete with satellite television and broadband Internet.

Professional on-site management is available to take care of maintenance on behalf of owners, arrange maid service and, for those times when you are not in residence, provide a home rental service. And owners at Mount du Cap will be reassured to know that this private, gated development enjoys 24-hour security service.

Location

Mount du Cap is located in the north of St Lucia, at the highest point, and sits within the prestigious residential district of the Cap Estate, which boasts world-class sports and leisure facilities. The nearest town to the resort and condominium facility is Rodney Bay, which is a ten minute drive from Mount du cap. The property is about an hour and forty-five minutes by car from the Hewanorra International Airport.

Allamanda at Anse Galet – St Lucia

Allamanda at Anse Galet on the island of St Lucia is the dream of warm Caribbean days and starry tropical nights. Dramatic bluffs give way to a secluded bay washed by the immense Atlantic; elegant Caribbean homes enjoy cool ocean breezes and arresting views. Anse Galet is the freedom to live the life you’ve dreamed of. It is the ultimate indulgence of elegance, luxury and unique Caribbean living. As a second home, holiday retreat or property investment, this exclusive, private residential development on the northern tip of St. Lucia, adjacent to the St. Lucia Golf Club, is your gateway to paradise.

Features and Amenities

All homes are fully air-conditioned throughout, feature WiFi access, and are wired for both 110/220 volts. Bi-fold doors in the living rooms create an inside/outside living experience. All homes have solar panel water heating, underground water reserve tanks and rain water tanks for irrigation. There is have a stand-by generator to support essential services to all homes.

The fully fitted kitchens have been supplied by Italian designers Aster. The kitchens feature Granite work surfaces, a 1.5 bowl sink, halogen hobs, electric oven, microwave and fridge/freezer. The laundry rooms are fitted with a washing machine and separate dryer. Each bathroom has the luxurious finish of Italian marble with chromed brass fittings. Master bathrooms feature double vanity sinks, walk-in shower and a separate bath. Recessed halogen lighting on dimmer switches set the mood. The staircase in the townhouses are of bamboo and the hand rails are custom made from English Oak.

Allamanda is located within minutes of the established 18 hole St. Lucia Golf Club which attracts an international following of players. The St. Lucia Golf Club is located on the northern tip of the island and is set within the scenic rolling hills of Cap Estates. The par-71 plays to 6,836 yards and overlooks the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The course opened in 2001 and has since become one of the most demanding layouts in the Caribbean; The par-4 opening hole gets players’ attention right away with a fairway guarded on the right by trees and on the left by bunkers. First-time visitors will be inspired by the natural splendor of the course and the wildlife that lives on it.

Location

Located in the exclusive residential area of Cap Estate in the north of the island, Allamanda is sculptured into the hillside above Anse Galet, an undisturbed horseshoe shaped bay. With breathtaking views over the Martinique channel, Allamanda is a discreet development, offering privacy, security and a cooling Caribbean breeze.

Rodney Bay is just a short drive away and home to the new IGY Marina, one of the finest full service marinas in the Caribbean. The Rodney Bay area is also home to thirty or so bars and restaurants offering world class cuisine. A business and entertainment centre, Rodney Bay also has supermarkets, banking facilities and a medical centre.

The island is serviced by two airports; Hewanorra International Airport in the south has regular direct flights from the UK, USA and Canada. The George FL Charles Airport just outside the capital of Castries in the north of the island services inter island flights, private charter planes and helicopter transfer.