St Lucia boasts outstanding weather, creole cuisine and tropical surroundings. Find time for yourself at Stolentime by Rendezvous St Lucia for a Caribbean Island getaway of your dreams
In a fast-paced modern world, finding time for yourself and escaping the every day hustle and bustle is a must.
St Lucia, a Caribbean island where time seems to face still, is the right destination for anyone trying to switch off and reset.
Famous for its spectacular Piton mountains, white sandy beaches, outstanding weather and healthful community, St Lucia is a destination for the bucket list.
Healthista was invited to unwind and spend time away in St Lucia for some ‘StolenTime’ at Rendezvous. Designed to supply its visitors the chance to sit down back, calm down and spend some quality time with yourself, friends or family.
Last 12 months, Rendezvous St. Lucia relaunched as StolenTime by Rendezvous – an all-inclusive boutique resort, and sister property to BodyHoliday. For many years, the resort was an all-inclusive couples-only property, but now the doors are open to all adults on the lookout for a while away.
the resort has been praised for its personalised approach to service and care
Inspiring guests to seek out ‘Stolen Moments’ for themselves, the resort offers various activities, from morning walks and massages, yoga, personal training and water sports, all of that are included in the speed.
Through the years, the resort has been praised for its personalised approach to service and care, with pre-arrival greetings from the concierge team to welcoming team members who make guests feel wholly at home throughout the resort.
Having been to Barbados, I knew just how beguiling a visit to the Caribbean may be, and to say I used to be excited was an understatement.
Breathtaking views
Rendezvous is positioned north of the island, near its capital – Castries – famous for its craft markets and surrounded by luscious green hillsides.
Set on two miles of beach, on the sting of the Caribbean Sea, StolenTime by Rendezvous is the one hotel on Malabar Beach, enhancing the sensation of getting your individual private space.
The 100-room hotel offers quite a lot of room types including, spacious poolside suites, beach front or tropical garden view verandah suites, or my favourite – a captivating beachfront cottage – barely more old-fashioned in style in comparison with the trendy luxurious poolside suites.
I’d get up, open the curtains and there was the beach, a mere few meters away, with my very own sun private sun loungers, and fresh towels available in any respect times. You literally couldn’t get any closer to the beach, speak about direct access to the Caribbean Sea beyond.
I’d get up, open the curtains and there was the beach, a mere few meters away
Bathrooms are generously stocked with REN toiletries which enhance the luxurious feel each room has to supply. Not only that, but rooms also give you slippers and that each one necessary bath robe to calm down in after showering off the day of sunbathing.
The entire resort, is surrounded by breathtaking views wherever you might be, whether you’re walking through the tropical gardens, having a cocktail on the terrace with views of the ocean, or just walking along the beach, you might be spoilt for alternative where views are concerned.
Although the resort boasts a group of two swimming pools, a lazy river, a spa, three restaurants, a gym and 100 rooms – the resort never felt overcrowded or overwhelming. In actual fact, I felt I used to be capable of find privacy wherever I used to be within the resort.
Creole cuisine
As I discussed, Rendezvous consists of three restaurants from relaxed eating to first-class dining. There’s the Malabar Beach Club where you’ll be able to experience beach side dining along with your toes within the sand, the Terrace Restaurant that gives a relaxed dining experience overlooking the Caribbean Sea and The Trysting Place Restaurant for a more formal dining experience, in addition to special private dining, available on request for a more romantic setting.
the Malabar Beach Club where you’ll be able to experience beach side dining along with your toes within the sand
The food was exceptional. Fresh produce was available morning, noon and night, from creole inspired dishes, to diverse world-favourite options. Fresh juices, coffee, desserts, local meats, homemade bread and eggs cooked nonetheless you want, I wanted for nothing when it got here to indulging in my favourite food and drinks.
And naturally there’s the Champagne bar, where you’ll be able to sit back and calm down within the air conditioned bliss, whilst you enjoy your favourite beverage.
Chill out the body and the mind
The main focus at StolenTime is wellness and leisure for body and the mind. Whether you’re trying to keep yourself busy with water-sports, otherwise you’re trying to tap into mindful Yoga on the beach, Rendezvous will enable you to take the time it’s worthwhile to unwind and reconnect with yourself, family and friends.
There’s also a ravishing spa, which boasts a cosmopolitan spa menu that merges techniques and beliefs from different countries and cultures with Natural Skincare products to rejuvenate and calm the body and mind – including the usage of outstanding established products similar to Elemis and Essie.
Places to see
In case you’re on the lookout for a while away from the hotel, I highly recommend the guided walk to Castries market. A number of fresh fruit, vegetables, spices handmade crafts are all available to see or buy from the locals that gather on the Castries market.
Only a 30-minute drive north, you’re capable of visit Pigeon Island national park – known for its history of crumbling ruins and naturally more breathtaking panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea.
Rates at StolenTime by Rendezvous St Lucia start from £385pp per night on an all-inclusive basis including all beverages, including premium-brand alcohol and wine by the bottle at dinner, land and water sports are also included as is nightly entertainment.