Location! Location! Location! The location of Anse Chastanet Resort on the tropical paradise of St. Lucia is unsurpassed in terms of its beauty and views. Situated on a private 600 acre estate in the South West quadrant of the island, the 49 room resort looks west over the Caribbean Sea and is backed by the lush, tropical jungle covered mountains which give the region its natural beauty. The famous twin Pitons lie a couple of miles to the south and form part of the incredible views offered from many of the rooms.

'In harmony with nature' is the ethos of this classic Caribbean hideaway. No TVs, phones, radios, CD players, mobile phones or such gadgets are allowed to interfere with the tranquil peace offered by the property. The rooms are vast, many of them are 'missing' at least one wall, allowing real integration with the surroundings. Many of the showers are in the open air ­ but the design of the rooms and facilities is so clever that complete privacy is assured. Two superb beaches, an art gallery, three spa treatment points, excellent cuisine complemented by a top class wine cellar and possibly the world’s most romantic ambience are on offer for those of sybaritic inclination. For guests of a more active nature, a world renowned dive centre, ocean kayaking, a variety of sailing craft, tennis and 300 acres of jungle for walking or using the 12 miles of mountain biking trails are at the guests' disposal. And after dark, a restful night is assured accompanied by the orchestra of tree frogs and crickets which acknowledge the arrival of darkness.

Useful information

Airlines
service to St. Lucia include; British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, bmi (from Nov 2004), LIAT, Caribbean Star, BWIA, Air France and American Eagle.

Airports
Hewanorra International (18m), Vigie Airport (inter-island 30m)

Taxis
Easily arranged by the hotel and freely available. Costs c. US$55 (4 people) from Hewonarra and c. US$85 from Vigie. Prices subject to change without notice

Currency
Local currency is the EC dollar

Electricity
220volts/50cycles

Language
Official language is English however St. Lucians also speak a patois derived from French.

Dress
Light cotton or linen is best. Dress is extremely casual. Dress for comfort. For dinner a smart casual code is requested. Gentlemen usually wear slacks or long cut Bermuda shorts with short sleeve shirts.

Ideal for
Honeymooners, couples, divers, activity seekers, spa fans, soft adventurers, photographers, gafia (get away from it all).

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Infinity Suites at Jade Mountain Club
Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia

Located on the highest point of the Anse Chastanet hill, overlooking the Pitons and Caribbean Sea, the Infinity Suites are a resort within a resort.

ANSE CHASTANET's architect owner Nick Troubetzkoy has expanded upon his philosophy of building in harmony with nature by introducing a new level of sophistication in the design of his Infinity Suites.

Expect grand sweeping spaces, with your bedroom, living area and an extravagantly sized infinity edge pool - one in each suite - flowing into one another to form an amazing floating platform with the 4th wall missing entirely - the result being a stage-like setting from which to embrace the full glory of St.Lucia's twin Pitons and the shimmering Caribbean Sea- a view you are not likely to ever forget.

The Infinity Suites have their own reception area and concierge services. The suites are techno- free just like the rest of ANSE CHASTANET- there are no telephones, radio or television in the rooms. Internet access is available at reception ( for those truly determined who simply cannot let go and forget the outside world as the resort would like you to!). Each suite has a manual bell pull-cord to summon room service and housekeeping 24 hours a day. The 24 individually furnished suites are huge and include a bedroom with living area, bathroom with bath and separate shower and spectacular views filling the open-air space that would normally be a wall in other hotels. Each suite has a large infinity edged pool leading into the natural beauty beyond.

Integral to the suites is the Jade Mountain Club - a casual space to enjoy a drink or light meal - Troubetzkoy's love for the Pitons has led to him to assemble a noteworthy collection of carved antique jade mountains some of which are on display in the club room. There are spa treatment rooms and a small fitness room adjacent to the suites, for the exclusive use of the Infinity Suites guests.

Infinity Suites guests also can enjoy all of the facilities of ANSE CHASTANET RESORT: a 600 acre estate with two beaches, two restaurants and bars, full service spa, professional scuba centre and state of the art mountain biking centre with 12 miles of private trails, tennis court, boutiques and art gallery. While the fit can walk down the hillside to get to these resort facilities, some others may prefer to use the limousine shuttle.