St. Lucia Update June 1, 2006 Important please read!!

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Notice to all our dive friends,

    As you are no doubt aware, we have a group trip planned to St. Lucia this year, August 19-26. The trip close out date was March 1, 2006. We were almost sold out of space available, but two of the couples who had made reservations, will , unfortunately, be unable to join us, due to other commitments. That is sad for us because we will miss their presence for this special event. But it affords you an opportunity to join us. We have until the 15th of June to fill the spaces up and get the new names to the airlines so they can begin ticketing.. We have two of the four cancelled spaces available plus 1 space that was never sold. These are air inclusive spaces, but you can use your own air miles and arrange your own air if you wish. We have three single spaces ( for an unaccompanied diver) and one double space left available. Or two doubles and one single. If there is any way you can make this coral bloom trip, make your reservation NOW. Jennifer and I would love to have you join us. See more info below.

 

To all our dive friends who have already booked this excellent trip,

    Please send us your names as they appear on your passport, if you have not already done so. We are starting the ticketing process NOW  and need the passport names and your snail mail addresses. We are looking forward to sharing this phenomenal underwater event with you. See you there, if not before.

 

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                                                                     Presents

 

St. Lucia 2006

 

                Come join us for a little Coral Sex

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Last Call !!

Every August , 7 days after the full moon, St Lucia reefs come alive with the most spectacular underwater show you are likely to experience in your lifetime. The corals "BLOOM" and I mean really Bloom. They flower and transform into an absolutely amazing display of Coral Sex. And you will get to see it as it happens. If you have seen coral blooming elsewhere in the world, you already know how special this event is. But until you have seen the coral bloom in front of the resort, you can not imagine just how beautiful it truly is. And the marine life goes absolutely NUTS, feeding on the eggs. We have scheduled a trip for you, our dive buddies only. We are taking over the resort. 24 divers including Jennifer and myself, Kent and Teresa and 20 of you, our special dive friends are invited to witness the event and enjoy the amenities of a fabulous resort, all your food, all your non alcoholic beverages and even your air fare for only 2843.00 per person double occupancy. 12 boat dives, 2 night dives , scheduled beach dives and a "BLOOMING" great time await you on beautiful St Lucia. Taxes and gratuities are included. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner are also included. All for only 2843.00 per person. Our confirmed dates are the 19th - 26th of August 2006. We arrive the night the "Coral Sex" show begins. This is a special encounter trip for our dive friends only.  If you prefer to make your own flight arrangements 2006 published direct air rates on American are 882.00. That's a 2148.00 net to you plus air. (The air fare is partially subsidized by the resort. Air fare package price is 695.00. So if you book your own air, we deduct the package air from the total price.) Join us TODAY!!!! All inclusive, dive inclusive, air inclusive* and free CORAL SEX!! Reserve below NOW! You have got to do this trip. St Lucia is incredible.  All you need to book the trip is a small refundable deposit.  Balances are not due until March 1, 2006. If you can't make your deposit now, email us and we will get you on the list. Reserve below NOW!

*American Airlines nonstop flight from Miami 8-19-2006 1040a-200p and return 8-26-06 225p-620p.

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St Lucia, Anse Chastanet Resort: a romantic tropical resort nestled in a 600 acre estate surrounded by the Caribbean's best diving.

 

  
 
     


Aerial view of Anse Chastanet with Pitons in background.
What were Caribbean hotels like before the trade winds were replaced by the blasts of air conditioning, when morning exercise was a walk on the beach and not water aerobics and when you sat watching the sunset instead of cable TV? You can still find out at the Anse Chastanet Resort on St.Lucia's unspoiled southwestern Caribbean coast.

Since architect Nick Troubetzkoy purchased the first 14 hillside units in 1974 and throughout the expansion and renovation that has followed, design in harmony with nature, complementing the island's natural beauty, has remained his focal point. The 600-acre site is a lush garden of tropical foliage bordering one of the island's best beaches, where soft silver sands dip into the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean. A second beach, Anse Mamin, belonging to the estate is just around the corner and can be reached by the resort's water taxi. St Lucia's trademark green peaks - the Gros and Petit Pitons - make for a dramatic backdrop.

The clear blue Caribbean sea at Anse Chastanet Beach.

No two rooms at Anse Chastanet are exactly alike. Twelve beach-level units are tucked away behind the coconut palms, just steps from the water's edge and the resort's renowned SSI PLATINUM PRO/PADI dive facility. Perched on the hill are Anse Chastanet's original rooms; cherry white-washed cottages with wrap-around balconies. These octagonal shaped "gazeboes" offer splendid views of the Pitons and the sea, framed by an abundance of flourishing blossoms. Chairs and beds are covered in madras prints - a traditional island fabric of bright plaid woven with the same colours as the ginger lilies, anthuriums and bougainvillea found in every room.

Further up the hill are Anse Chastanet's deluxe suites, where Nick Troubetzkoy's architectural imagination can best be appreciated. Roomy is hardly the word to describe them. Immense is more accurate. And the sense of space is even further enhanced by the fact that as little as possible was put between the guests and their natural surroundings, leaving entire walls open to the vistas. Indeed, it's even hard to say where the inside stops and the outside begins: a flamboyant tree drapes its red-blossomed branches gently over the balcony in one room, the veranda of another was actually built around a red gommier tree. And the famous showers-with-a-view in the premium suites are a unique luxury of Anse Chastanet.

Tropical trees and plants and clear blue Caribbean sea surrounds Anse Chastanet.

ANSE CHASTANET's ever growing art collection provides a visual feast of its own. Public areas and guest rooms all feature original art works by both local and international artists who have come to ANSE CHASTANET for inspiration and who have added some of their work to the resort collection. There are impressive wooden sculptures and plaques, earthy burlap compositions, painted "sky ceilings" and vibrant acrylic paintings revoking memories of Matisse and Picasso. The Resort's art gallery has an impressive variety of artwork.

While the sensuous seclusion of the rooms provide some guests with the perfect excuse for lolling away the day on the balcony, others head out to partake in the many activities on offer, from snorkeling, scuba diving, tennis, sunset sailing to jungle biking or a nature walk among the ruins of a colonial plantation.

The less actively inclined "simply do nothing", lie on the beach or enjoy one of the therapeutic body and beauty treatments offered by ANSE CHASTANET's spa Kai Belte located at beach level. There's also a casual, beachside bar and restaurant and a panoramic hillside terrace where breakfast and afternoon tea are served daily. Dinners are a romantic candlelit affair with a daily changing menu celebrating Tropical World Cuisine, with musical backdrops provided by local entertainers.

 

Snorkeler's Paradise Diveboat on its way to Superman's Flight Diving at Key Pinnacles Premium Room
View from a Premium Room

Deluxe Hillside Room

 Superior Gazebo on Hillside Open air Shower in Premium Room
Treehouse
Restaurant 		Treehouse Pedicure Hotstone Massage
   
Underwater
Wedding		 Walking Down the Aisle Anse Chastanet Style    

See our Cancellation policy here

Reservation for St. Lucia Aug 19-26 2006 $2843.00 Due on reservation.

 

Make your Reservation TODAY!!!!

 

GUEST TESTIMONIALS

The natural beauty of the hotel is therapeutic and as beatifully romantic as any place we've been... Not only is the serenity and natural beauty of the hotel wonderful but the staff are exceptional! We've never had such great service before.
- Leo Cain, New Brunswick, Canada

Our stay was the one most memorable of the many trips we've taken... Our room was so gorgeous it was hard to believe it could really be true - there cannot be a better view out any room in the world! The fact that everything was made locally impressed us so much, and added to the charm. It is so nice to go to a resort and really get a feel for the people of the place you are visiting rather than just feeling you could be at any resort in any city in the world - all the same. The employees of Anse Chastanet all were so friendly and seemed to enjoy their jobs as well as making us feel like they were glad we were there.
- G and S Heaton, Texas

Perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
- Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hanbury, Jr

A very enjoyable stay which allows you to truly escape the rest of the world if you wish so. The settings, the ambiance and the staff contribute to a profoundly relaxing holiday.
- Mr/Mrs Petchell, London, UK

Absolutely fantastic holiday, wedding and honeymoon. The staff is a real asset at this resort and integral to it being a 5 star facility. We hope to return for our anniversary in the near future.
- Mr/Mrs Davidson, New York, USA

Wonderful location, peace and excellent service so good we never left the hotel.
- Ross, Neuchatal, Switzerland

Beautiful Spot. Best beach on the island. Wonderful diving.
- Mr/Mrs Bird, Bristol, UK

Such a stunning view in our room and a wonderful relaxing stay. Great staff and food.
- Mr/Mrs Mansell, London, UK

We completely enjoyed our stay. It was everything we look for in a "getaway" vacation - quiet, secluded and stunningly beautiful. The food was fabulous. We love to travel and don't often return to the same place twice but we agree that we plan to return to ANSE CHASTANET.
- Mr/Ms Healy/Young, Newfoundland, Canada

ANSE CHASTANET honestly feels like a bit of heaven on earth. Everything about our stay was wonderful and we could not have picked a more perfect place for our honeymoon. The only bad part about ANSE CHASTANET is having to leave. We are already planning our 5th anniversary trip back here. Thank you for everything.
- Ms/Mrs Shrenk, Pennsylvania, USA

Dinners were wonderful, food five star and beautifully presented. Spa very nice and service excellent. Best facial I have ever received anywhere whilst on vacation.
-Mr/Ms Messer, Peoria, USA

We had a wonderful holiday.We have stayed at hotels on several Caribbean islands but yours was certainly the best. We have never before experienced such excellent service which was delivered with genuine pleasure for us being there. We do hope to make a return visit.
- B. and G. Lowen, United Kingdom

Dive Shop and boat service staff was well organized and helpful.
- Mr/Mrs Siminoff

Thank you for making our honeymoon such an amazingly special and romantic occasion. ANSE CHASTANET has far exceeded all our expectations. It's totally unique and unlike any hotel we have ever stayed before. The location and views are stunning, the rooms are delightful and your staff and service were exceptional and faultless. All our meals were wonderful and beautifully presented. We shall be recommending ANSE CHASTANET to all our family and friends and we're already saving up for our next trip.
- Mr/Mrs Ward/Dickson, Louisiana, USA

When I booked my holiday at ANSE CHASTANET, I was not aware how many great facilities the Resort had to offer. I loved the spa and thought that the art gallery was a nice touch. I came to ANSE CHASTANET to relax but found myself partaking in many of the activities offered such as the boat snorkel trips and the jungle biking. Keep it up.
- J.George, Miami, USA

The entire staff in the spa was just marvelous. We had a total of six treatments and they were glorious experiences at the hands of very obviously capable, thoroughly trained and sensitive practitioners.
- L and T Steenburg, Illinois, USA

Your hotel provided exactly the mix of relaxing, swimming, snorkelling and hiking that we wanted. The staff could not have been more helpful or friendly. We will recommend this hotel.
- Mr /Mrs Goodman, Cambridgeshire, UK

You probably hear it all the time, however, our visit to ANSE CHASTANET far exceeded our expectations. The cleanliness, the service and the people all combined to make our stay one that we will think of often. The fact that we didn't feel like just a number, that staff remembered our names blew me away. I don't think we'll ever be able to stay at a big chain hotel again.
- Mr/Mrs Russell, Kanata, ON, Canada

We love the sculptures and the art. The gardens are well cared for and we are pleased that the furniture is made locally. We also had a great experience and the swimming and snorkeling was most enjoyable.
- Mr/Mrs Atkins, Swaffham, UK

This was the best diving holiday I ever had because I could enjoy great diving while my wife for once was not bored and thoroughly enjoyed the great beach and the many non-diving facilities you offered.
- J. Jacobs, California, USA

Jungle Biking is a great addition. The guys there were great and proud of what they were doing. Meneau and his tour were a delight.
- Mr/Ms Erickson/Momchilovich, Eagan, MN, USA

Hot Rock massage was the best massage I have ever had. The room was exceptional, open, large, great views, private - best time of my life.
- Mr/Mrs Wilson, Cape Elizabeth, USA

Fantastic hotel and service. Our wedding coordinator was outstanding. Also all staff very polite and friendly. We see you soon!
- Mr/Mrs Simpson

Excellent, refreshing, relaxing, revitalizing!
- Mr Wade & Ms Adams, New York, USA

 

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