Accommodations

Ladera takes full advantage of its natural surroundings, offering a unique design in guest accommodations. Each of the 6 villas and 19 suites has an "open wall"—the west side of each unit has been left open, inviting one of the world's most breathtaking views into your suite. Nonetheless, each suite at Ladera offers complete privacy and safety. Every accommodation features its own plunge pool or villa swimming pool, for a private, refreshing dip just outside your room.

Ladera's electricity is 220 volts, 50 cycles (square, three-prong plug). Ladera will be more than happy to provide adaptors and transformers for guests who require them.

Dining

Dasheene, Ladera's award-winning restaurant, is known throughout the world for its eclectic, innovative cuisine. The restaurant welcomes guests from all over the island, who often come here for lunch and dinner to enjoy Dasheene's unbelievable panoramic view firsthand, to sip cocktails at the Tcholit Bar, enjoy live music most evenings, and indulge in the delicacies—both local and international—that make Dasheene one of the Caribbean's finest dining experiences.

Renowned Chef Orlando Satchell has created a world-class menu along with St. Lucian Head Chef Nigel Mitchel.

Featuring what is perhaps the freshest food in the Caribbean, Dasheene's daily menu provides an excitingly delicious combination of fresh caught fish, locally grown and freshly picked produce and other entrées and indulgences, all presented in a style of casual elegance.

Activities

Rumored to be the first infinity pool in the Caribbean, Ladera's pool and deck area overlook the Pitons and Caribbean Sea, with cocktails and snacks available at poolside. You may recall this beautiful setting from Superman II. Or, if you prefer to swim in privacy, each room at Ladera is equipped with its very own intimate plunge pool or villa pool.

Ladera's Landscaped Gardens are both beautiful and useful—fruit from the garden is hand-picked and featured in Dasheene's colorful cuisine, and the flowers are cut fresh daily and displayed prominently throughout Ladera, including each guest accommodation.

Additional Services and Activities

• Fully stocked library for guest use located at the Main Bar. A variety of Board games are also available.
  
• A detailed garden map of the property with escorted tours twice a week.
  
• Saturday morning Soufriere market tour followed by a cooking class hosted by Laderas Chef- Recipes available.
  
• Mixology class twice per week for guests to learn to make Ladera award wining specialty drinks-Recipes available.
  
• Weekly fashion show featuring our Boutique clothing and accessories modeled by Ladera staff members.
  
• Complimentary weekly Managers cocktail reception hosted by the Management team.
  
• Full service pool deck with pool attendants to look after every wish of the guests- Food, Beverage, Towel, Umbrellas, etc.
  
• Nightly turn down service.
  
• Full service Spa- outstanding spa therapist available for a wide range of treatments either in the spa or in the privacy of guest villas or suites.
  
• Boutique with a wide range of items from tropical clothing and magazines, drugstore items and much more.
  
• Breakfast and afternoon Breeze (Tea) included for all registered guests.
  
• Beach shuttle service throughout the day to Jalousie beach and Anse Chastanet Beach.
  
• Beach Towels and snorkeling equipments provided by Ladera.
  
• "Celebrate your birthday or anniversary at Ladera" - Let Ladera know in advance so special arrangements and surprises can be organized.
  
• Private, romantic dinners either in a guest suite or villa or anywhere on Ladera ground for a very special night. In room dining available for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner is also available.
  
• Daily Tours- available from the Tour desk - see all the attractions located within minutes from the resort including the Sulphur and Mineral springs, walk-in Volcano, Rain forest to name a few.
  
• Scuba Diving, horseback riding, sailing, hiking, climbing the Pitons are all available from Ladera.
  
• Portable DVD Players are available from reception with a selection of Movies for In Room Viewing.
  
• Guest computer station
  
• Private telephone room
  
• Live Local Entertainment, most evenings
  
• Sunday Brunch with entertainment provided by a St. Lucian Shak-Shak Band.
  
• Wood carving demonstration one night per week at the bar.
  
• Art Exhibition featuring local artist on display once per week.

Weddings

What could be more perfect than getting married on a balcony overlooking the soaring Piton Mountains, a lush hillside of rainforest, and the glittering Caribbean over a thousand feet below? This truly memorable experience is surprisingly easy to arrange. We look forward to helping you plan the wedding of your dreams.

Our wedding specialist will coordinate everything, including the facilities, floral arrangements, music, photography, videography, dining, cake, and any other services you may require. Special requirements should be requested prior to your arrival at Ladera, to ensure that your wedding day is perfect in every way.

Awards

Conde Nast Traveler readers voted Ladera the "Best Hotel in the Caribbean," and also gave it the highest score of any hotel in the world, ranking it the "Best of the Best" in the overall hotel category.

Local Area

Thanks to its mountainous terrain and lush flora, St. Lucia's beauty is unmatched by other islands. Its culture is a unique fusion of French, British and African traditions, and its population of approximately 160,000 people brings the island's beauty and rich heritage to life. St. Lucia is 27 miles long by 14 miles wide (238 square miles). It is an independent member of the British Commonwealth. While the official language is English, the lingua franca is a mellifluous, French-based Patois that employs African vocabulary and structures. Similarly, the local cuisine blends French and Island tradition with the freshest island ingredients.

The most evident and exciting expression of St. Lucia's culture is its festivals. Carnival is by far the biggest event, which takes place each year from the end of May through mid-July. Colorfully animated parties, calypso contests and parades radiate throughout the island. Each Friday night Ladera guests are invited to go by boat (weather permitting) to the quaint fishing village of Anse Le Raye to enjoy a traditional village fish fry showcasing the skills of local fishermen and the abundance of their catch. Before the Fish Fry guests are welcome to a mixology class to learn how to make the drink of the day. Finally, St. Lucia's fastest-growing event is the annual, very hip St. Lucia Jazz that takes place in Castries. In addition to these spirited happenings, there are many additional places to visit throughout the island all year long.

Places of Interest in Soufriere area, minutes away from Ladera

• The Piton Mountains (3000-foot volcanic peaks
  
• that rise skyward from the Caribbean Sea)
  
• Tropical Rain Forest
  
• Diamond Waterfall/Botanical Gardens*
  
• Sulphur Springs (the world's only "drive-in" volcano)*
  
• The King Louis XVI Mineral Baths*
  
• Colonial Plantations*
  
• Historic military ruins and museum at Pigeon Island (about 90 minutes away)

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Pricing and Special Offers

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You don't have to pay any more to get advice from our honeymoon and romantic travel experts. We work with many travel suppliers to find the best pricing and package discounts available. Give one of our knowledgeable travel agents an opportunity to find not only the destination and resort that matches your dreams, but also the best pricing for you!

	5 nights from $1243 per person Included: Petit Piton STE w/Plunge Pool Restrictions: Package subject to availability from our suppliers. While we strive to maintain the most up-to-date pricing possible, pricing from our suppliers may change at any time, thus our prices may change without notice. Note that prices are NOT guaranteed until travel is paid for in full. Please also note that there are price differences between high and low season for most resorts and cruises. Offer valid for travel between May 4, 2010 and May 9, 2010

Please note:  we can create a vacation for you with virtually any number of nights, with or without airfare, and any room category.

What's shown above is just a sample of pricing and packaging available from some of our suppliers. Prices often vary between high and low season, and for different categories of accommodations.

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