Just back from St. Lucia
Oct 16th, 2010, 06:45 AM
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Sassy- I definitely will keep you posted. I'm researching every day but I don't want to push it to the last minute. I really am taking this forum's advice over Tripadvisor. All the remarks on there seem to be extremely favorable or the polar opposite, if you know what I mean. I was reading through it one night and it scared the Bejesus out of me. They were talking about how dangerous the Caribbean islands were and that we could be mugged within our own resort, etc. It was really frightening. I don't need to worry about every single thing that COULD happen. I just really need a general consensus about the overall accommodations and service. That's where you come in! So for right now, I'll sign out as Caribbeanmombyproxy. 
Oct 27th, 2010, 04:10 AM
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I know your trip was a while ago - but I was wondering what you knew about the Rodney Bay area? I read some negative reviews on tripadvisor that there was garbage all around and rats..??? We are thinking of staying in a villa in the Rodney Bay area and wondering what the scoop is on that area. Thoughts?
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For those of you looking for a luxury spa resort, consider BodyHoliday in Castries. It's all-inclusive, one of Conde Naste's top 10 worldwide spa destinations, and in a lovely location at the northern tip of the island. I'm going back for my second visit on 1/22 and I can't wait. Happy New Year to all, and may your time away be full of fun surprises, happiness, and great memories to carry for a life time.
Jan 22nd, 2011, 04:29 PM
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Enjoyed your trip report tremendously and that vegan restaurant sounded like a real find.
"I don't visit the Caribbean as often as I'd like... maybe one or two trips a year if I'm lucky but I love the islands." Once or twice a year sounds pretty terrific to me! (I know on a cold unpleasant day, many of us wish we could just teleport ourselves to the islands, but I feel that when a location that we love is less frequently visited, it becomes somehow more special, as it took effort and planning to get there.)
"I don't visit the Caribbean as often as I'd like... maybe one or two trips a year if I'm lucky but I love the islands." Once or twice a year sounds pretty terrific to me! (I know on a cold unpleasant day, many of us wish we could just teleport ourselves to the islands, but I feel that when a location that we love is less frequently visited, it becomes somehow more special, as it took effort and planning to get there.)
Jan 16th, 2012, 12:26 PM
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Hi sassy_cat,
I know this is a really old thread, so I hope you see this! I see that you stayed at the apartment in Cas en Bas my husband and I are considering renting during our trip to St. Lucia in April. This will be our first trip without our children in 7 (!) years, so we are really looking forward to a peaceful, private vacation. Can you tell me how private the apartment is, especially on the terrace? I know the owners live right next door, so I am wondering if we are going to feel alone or not if we stay there. Also, would you recommend we stay in the Rodney Bay area or Soufriere? We will only be in St. Lucia for 4 nights and are mostly interested in relaxing and looking at a gorgeous view from our rental villa's rooms and pool, if that makes a difference. Thank you!
I know this is a really old thread, so I hope you see this! I see that you stayed at the apartment in Cas en Bas my husband and I are considering renting during our trip to St. Lucia in April. This will be our first trip without our children in 7 (!) years, so we are really looking forward to a peaceful, private vacation. Can you tell me how private the apartment is, especially on the terrace? I know the owners live right next door, so I am wondering if we are going to feel alone or not if we stay there. Also, would you recommend we stay in the Rodney Bay area or Soufriere? We will only be in St. Lucia for 4 nights and are mostly interested in relaxing and looking at a gorgeous view from our rental villa's rooms and pool, if that makes a difference. Thank you!
Jan 16th, 2012, 01:14 PM
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Hi swands, the apartment is really private. The terrace is small but not overlooked, the pool is a small plunge pool and you can just see the ocean. It not the best view in St.Lucia imo but it's a lovely apartment and the owners are perfect hosts; available if needed but invisible otherwise!
We used it as a base to see the north end of the island before moving to Soufriere to relax for the second part of our stay.
Have you looked at their Facebook page for more photos and information?
Honestly, for gorgeous views I'd stay in Soufriere. If you click on my name you can see a photo I took of the Pitons.
Finding reasonably priced private accommodation in Soufriere, with a view is not so easy and I think you will need a car to get around.
La Haut Plantation does have the beautiful views but don't stay in one of the downstairs rooms! April is shoulder/low season so it's worth calling around for a deal.
Most tourists do stay in the Rodney Bay area so Soufriere has a different vibe with more of a local feel and the restaurants are less used to tourists. We really liked it but some people prefer to eat at the resorts.
Which airport are you flying into? That would also influence my decision if I was only going for 4 nights. It's a long drive to Rodney Bay from Hewanorra (almost 2 hours).
Let me know if you have any other questions. St.Lucia is a beautiful place to relax in!
We used it as a base to see the north end of the island before moving to Soufriere to relax for the second part of our stay.
Have you looked at their Facebook page for more photos and information?
Honestly, for gorgeous views I'd stay in Soufriere. If you click on my name you can see a photo I took of the Pitons.
Finding reasonably priced private accommodation in Soufriere, with a view is not so easy and I think you will need a car to get around.
La Haut Plantation does have the beautiful views but don't stay in one of the downstairs rooms! April is shoulder/low season so it's worth calling around for a deal.
Most tourists do stay in the Rodney Bay area so Soufriere has a different vibe with more of a local feel and the restaurants are less used to tourists. We really liked it but some people prefer to eat at the resorts.
Which airport are you flying into? That would also influence my decision if I was only going for 4 nights. It's a long drive to Rodney Bay from Hewanorra (almost 2 hours).
Let me know if you have any other questions. St.Lucia is a beautiful place to relax in!
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Thank you for your detailed response, sassy_cat! We are flying into UVF, so the idea of a 2 hour drive after a long day of traveling certainly sounds less appealing. We were just about to book a small place we found on vrbo in Soufriere with killer views, complete privacy, and its own plunge pool but then I discovered a deal on Livingsocial for an all-inclusive resort (Morgan Bay) in Gros Islet that would actually cost less over the four nights than the villa in Soufriere and would include our meals/drinks. Now we need to decide what is more important to us: complete privacy in a gorgeous setting (ideal if our budget wasn't so tight) or saving a few hundred dollars but staying in a resort up north that is not adults-only. Decisions, decisions.
What's your opinion about renting a car? The owner of the villa in Soufriere said we won't need to rent a 4X4 but I have seen on other threads that a 4X4 really is necessary to navigate the island.
What's your opinion about renting a car? The owner of the villa in Soufriere said we won't need to rent a 4X4 but I have seen on other threads that a 4X4 really is necessary to navigate the island.
Jan 17th, 2012, 05:48 AM
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swands, 4x4 isn't really necessary and we followed the advice of the owners at Cas en Bas.
We rented a small car and had no problems getting around.
The roads around Cas en Bas have some potholes to avoid but nothing serious and we did drive on the rough roads down to Anse Chastanet and Ti Kaye. Ti Kaye was the most challenging. It's bumpy and potholed but fine if you drive sl-ow-ly!
Pull over to let locals pass on the main roads (which are absolutely fine)
Good luck with your decision. I'd be tempted to go for the villa as I don't care for AI.
Do keep checking the reviews for Morgan Bay before you decide as they've been taken over by new management.
We rented a small car and had no problems getting around.
The roads around Cas en Bas have some potholes to avoid but nothing serious and we did drive on the rough roads down to Anse Chastanet and Ti Kaye. Ti Kaye was the most challenging. It's bumpy and potholed but fine if you drive sl-ow-ly!
Pull over to let locals pass on the main roads (which are absolutely fine)
Good luck with your decision. I'd be tempted to go for the villa as I don't care for AI.
Do keep checking the reviews for Morgan Bay before you decide as they've been taken over by new management.
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