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Pool at Paradise Ridge Suite

Ladera Resort SOUFRIÈRE, SAINT LUCIA

MEET Holly Scott, Owner Phone: +1 758 459 6600 Email: holly@ladera.com, holscott@aol.com

STAY Paradise Ridge Suites Square footage: 1,400 Nightly rate: $1,830

The only resort in Saint Lucia overlooking the Pitons – two volcanic spires and a Unesco World Heritage Site – with the shimmering Caribbean Sea below, Ladera is the ultimate romantic retreat. Each of the resort’s iconic suites is distinctively designed with the fourth wall missing, which creates a very special atmosphere and the feeling of being in harmony with the lush surrounding rainforest. The 32 suites and villas offer complete privacy, with spectacular views and private pools. Paradise Ridge, the resort’s newest accommodation, boasts beautifully decorated, spacious suites, with local artwork and furniture made on-site, topped off with butler service. Dasheene, Ladera’s renowned restaurant, serves authentic local cuisine. The Spa at Ladera offers a range of indulgent treatments.

The suites are constructed of tropical hardwoods and Soufrière stone and house-cut tiles; they also feature furniture made on-site by the resort’s own craftsmen. Decorated with local artwork and offering magnificent views of the Pitons and the Caribbean Sea, each suite includes an in-room heated pool with waterfall, as well as butler service and luxury transfers. De-stress, re-tune and gear up for an enjoyable Saint Lucian holiday. Relax and spend some time rejuvenating here with some first-rate treatments. The professionally trained therapists will put you at ease immediately and awaken all your senses with an exceptional spa experience. Signature treatments: Romantic Bliss in-room couples’ massage, RELAX The Spa at Ladera

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Sulphur Mud Treatment Phone: +1 758 459 6600 Email: spa@ladera.com

DINE Dasheene

Dasheene is Ladera’s renowned restaurant, serving authentic Caribbean cuisine, using fresh, home-grown ingredients. Contact: Lee Donat, Food and Beverage Manager Phone: +1 758 459 6623 Email: dasheene@ladera.com ENJOY Dasheene Bar Lounge This is the perfect setting for a cocktail and some live entertainment.

Bedroom at Paradise Ridge Suite