As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, Saint Lucia is inviting travelers to swap their cold-weather boots for bathing suits to escape the winter “blahs.” Average island winter temperatures of 80 degrees are ideal for zip-lining through the lush rainforest, hiking the famous Piton Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or snorkeling in the sparkling Caribbean waters, all of which is “just a sample of the wealth of cultural and natural activities for visitors,” according to Deputy Director of Tourism Tracey Warner Arnold.
To further entice travelers, Saint Lucia’s inventory of villas, inns, hotels and luxury resorts are offering free nights and savings of up to 60 percent off room rates this winter season, with many offers extending through the spring. Many properties feature full service spas, beachfront accommodations and world-class cuisine.
Hotel and resort deals include:
Anse Chastanet – Soufrière
“Tropical Tranquility”
· Receive a fifth night free when booking the Tropical Tranquility package in all room categories
· Rates start $4,656 per couple for five nights including all tax and service fees
· Savings total 20 percent
· Book by Dec 31, 2013 for travel from January 3 – April 15, 2014
· Visit www.ansechastanet.com for more information and package details
Apartment Espoir – Castries
· Book 14 nights and get one night free
· Book 21 nights and get two nights free
· Book from now through January 31, 2014
· Visit www.apartmentespoir.com for more information and package details
Apartment Espoir Palm Cottage – Castries
· Book 14 nights and get one night free
· Book 21 nights and get two nights free
· Book now through December 14, 2013. Also valid for bookings in February and March 2014
· Visit www.apartmentespoir.com for more information and package details
Balenbouche Estate – Laborie
“Last Minute Deal”
· Receive 20 percent off any Balenbouche Estate guest cottage when booking before December 19, 2013
· Receive a 20 percent discount on last minute bookings made three weeks or less prior to arrival
· Visit www.balenbouche.com for more information and package details
Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa – Rodney Bay
“Winter Early Booking Bonus”
· Receive 20 percent savings when booking a minimum of three nights in all room categories
· Book by January 31, 2014 for travel from January 3 – March 31, 2014
· Visit www.baygardensresorts.com for more information and package details
Bay Gardens Hotel and Bay Gardens Inn – Rodney Bay
“Winter Early Booking Bonus”
· Receive 30 percent savings when booking a minimum of three nights in all room categories
· Book by January 31, 2014 for travel from January 3 – March 31, 2014
· Visit www.baygardensresorts.com for more information and package details
The BodyHoliday – Gros Islet
· Receive 25 percent off room rates for travel from November 13 – December 22, 2013
· Book until November 7, 2013
· Use BHFALLOTA13 for US bookings and BHFALLCA13 CA bookings
· Visit www.thebodyholiday.com for more information and package details
Capella Marigot Bay – Marigot Bay
“3 for 2 Promotion”
· Book three nights and receive the third night free
· Valid from now until October 31, 2014
· Visit www.capellahotelgroup.com/capellahotels/stlucia for more information and package details
Castles in Paradise – Vieux Fort
· Book a two bedroom villa for $250 per night, inclusive of maid services, utilities, and WIFI, with no extra charges or taxes
· Book a three bedroom villa with a private pool for $390 a night, inclusive of maid services, utilities and WIFI.
· Offer is available November 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
· Visit www.castlesinparadise.com for more information and package details
Coco Palm – Gros Islet
“All-inclusive Fall Special”
· Receive 50 percent off all room categories when booking a minimum of three nights
· Book by November 30, 2013 for travel through December 15, 2013
· Visit www.coco-resorts.com for more information and package details
Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa – Vieux Fort
“Jolly January Sale”
· Receive 55 percent off all room categories
· Rates start at $155 per person, per night, based on double occupancy
· Rate include complete all-inclusive amenities
· Book by November 30, 2013 for travel from January 5 – February 5, 2014
· Visit www.cbayresort.com for more information and package details
Cotton Bay Village Beach Resort – Castries
· Book a seven night stay and receive the sixth night free
· Book a ten night stay and receive two nights free
· One free full body massage with every confirmed booking
· Book by November 30, 2013 for travel between December 19, 2013 – April 26, 2014
· Rates begin at $330 based on double occupancy in a one-bedroom Tamarind Apartment Villa
· Rates begin at $425 for up to four in a two-bedroom Calabash Apartment Villa
· Additional rates and accommodations available
· 18 percent tax and service charge apply
· Visit www.cottonbaystlucia.com for more information and package details
East Winds Inn – Labrelotte Bay
· Book a minimum of seven nights and get two nights free
· Book now for travel from December 21, 2013 – January 8, 2014
· Visit www.eastwindsinn.com for more information and package details
Fond Doux Estate – Soufrière
“Renew the Knot”
· Book four nights in a one bedroom cottage for $1,380 plus 18 percent tax, based on double occupancy
· Includes a Love Renew Ceremony at the Circle of Love Garden, wedding coordinator services, marriage officer, and more.
· Book now for travel through December 15, 2014
· Blackout dates include December 21, 2013 – January 6, 2014
· Visit www.fonddouxestate.com for more information and package details
Ginger Lily Hotel – Gros Islet
· Receive 25 percent off all room categories
· Rates begin at $150 a night
· A maximum of three adults OR two adults and two children aged 15 and under are permitted to occupy each room type at any time.
· Book now for travel from December 22, 2013 – April 30, 2014
· Visit www.gingerlilyhotel.com for more information and package details
Hummingbird Beach Resort – Soufrière
· Book seven nights in any superior room category for $1,499 plus 18 percent tax
· Includes full breakfast, romantic poolside dinner, discount coupon on resort taxi and free snorkeling
· Book by November 31, 2013 for travel from December 15, 2013 – February 15 2014
· Visit www.hummingbirdbeachresort.com for more information and package details
Jade Mountain – Soufrière
“Total Romance”
· Receive a sixth night free when booking five nights of the Total Romance package in Sky, Star and Moon room categories
· Rates begin at $8,902 per couple includes all tax and service fees
· Savings total 20 percent
· Book by December 31, 2013 for travel from January 3 – April 15, 2014
· Visit www.jademountain.com for more information and package details
Rendezvous – Malabar Beach
· Receive 35 percent off all room categories
· Book by November 7, 2013 for travel from November 3 – December 26, 2013
· Use US-OTAFALLRDV 13 for US bookings and CAN-FALLRDV13 for CA bookings
· Visit www.theromanticholiday.com for more information and package details
St. Lucian by rex resorts – Reduit Beach
· Receive up to 48 percent off all room categories
· Book now through November 30, 2013 for travel through April 30, 2014
· Room rates begin at $248, all-inclusive, per night, per couple
· Visit www.rexresorts.com/st-lucia for more information and package details
Royal by rex resorts – Reduit Beach
· Receive up to 60 percent off room rates
· Book from now through November 30, 2013 for travel through April 30, 2014
· Room rates begin at $316 all-inclusive, per night, per couple
· Visit www.rexresorts.com/st-lucia for more information and package details
St. James’s Club Morgan Bay – Castries
· Receive up to 45 percent off all room categories for an all-inclusive stay
· Book now for travel through December 25, 2013
· Visit www.morganbayresort.com for more information and bookings
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort – Soufrière
“Vice”
· Receive every fifth night free in all room categories
· Enjoy a lavish four-course tasting dinner for two.
· Rates begin at $540 per night for five nights (regularly $675/night), exclusive of taxes, gratuities, and other charges
· Book now for travel through March 31, 2014
· Blackout dates include January 1-22, 2014 or February 13-23, 2014
· Visit www.Viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/sugarbeach for more information and bookings
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort – Soufrière
“Virtue”
· Receive every fifth night free in all room categories
· The Sugar Beach Boot Camp includes a full fitness/nutrition assessment followed by personal training sessions and post-workout back massage
· Rates begin at $540 per night for five nights (regularly $675/night), exclusive of taxes, gratuities, and other charges
· Book now for travel through March 31, 2014
· Blackout dates include January 1-22, 2014 or February 13-23, 2014
· Visit www.Viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/sugarbeach for more information and bookings
Ti Kaye Resort & Spa – Anse Cochon
“Winter Sale”
· Receive 25 percent off all room categories
· Minimum of five night stay required
· Book from December 1, 2013 – January 31, 2014 for travel from January 5 – April 15, 2014
· Visit www.tikaye.com for more information and package details
Windjammer Landing – Labrelotte Bay
“Beat the Winter Blue Ocean View All Inclusive Sale”
· Receive 35 percent off all room categories and meal plan supplements
· Book now through December 6, 2013 for travel from January 6 – December 20, 2014
· Free night offer applies for completed stays of a minimum of five nights for travel from May 1 – December 20, 2014
· Visit www.windjammer-landing.com for more information and package details
St. Lucia Tourist Board, www.saintlucianow.com