We hope to travel during late May 2014. The plan is to spend half the trip in the north (for the Friday festivals, casino, beaches, and busy all inclusive resort activity) and the rest in Soufriere for the rugged outdoor beauty, peacefulness, and joy of it.

I've spent most of my adult life as a single adult vacationing where children will have fun... now I want an exotic luxurious vacation that is just for me -- as an adult. Ok, yes, my 20 yr old kid wants to come with me... but he has to go where "I" want to go.

And in Soufriere I'm torn between Jade Mountain and Sugar Beach. I need your advice.

I've been drooling over a Jade Mountain Sun or Moon suite for a couple months... it is gorgeous. But then I found Sugar Beach and the beachfront bungalows are equally amazing. Plus the view from actually living between the Pitons vs just looking at them from JM seems cool. Yes and the SB spa looks amazing as well.

But then I swing back to the amazing uniqueness of Jade Mountain. Its like absolutely nothing I'll probably ever experience again. Not that I intend to be in the room all that much at either location.

But I can't decide. Neither one seems to have much in the way of activities (or activities included in the cost). Both are pricey. Both have beaches.... ultimately I can't find anything that swings my vote.

I'm hoping someone who knows both can help me determine why I should choose one over the other. I have to book soon! Not much availability left at SB in the room I want.

Opinions? Thanks!

Hi, I'm sorry you didn't get any replies to this as I am wondering the same thing! What did you decide? I am considering St. Lucia on a spur of the moment trip the beginning of May and I'm thinking of these properties. It would be me, my husband, and 2 young women in their early twenties. So, I am looking for some activities beyond the resort for them and perhaps some nightlife.
Thanks!

I do not know Sugar Beach but you yourself referred to the "amazing uniqueness" of Jade Mountain. It is also an award winning property so I would choose that one although you can go wrong whatever decision you make. Do let us know what you decide.

I'm going to Sugar Beach next month and will happily update you on my experience.

My daughter is getting married at the Sugar Beach Resort. I am considering staying in a villa up the road. Can you let me know if it was worth the expense of staying at this resort?

The Viceroy Sugar Beach is a wonderful place, and the location is so dramatically beautiful I can't even say. I stayed there many years ago before Viceroy took it over (it was then a Hilton), and they've made great improvements to the spa, rooms, etc. The beach, while beautiful, is manmade (not everyone knows that), but snorkeling is amazing right off the beach. and there's a nice pool. It's a great place to stay and, in my opinion, well worth it.

More important, if you rent a villa, you're going to need a car, which is expensive and can be challenging driving.

I think you'll get more useful replies if you start a new thread. You're piggy-backing off something that's 2 years old.

How was your visit to Sugar Beach?