| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. on a hillside overlooking marigot bay, this high-end resort is 11 km from derek walcott square. room service is offered 24/7. featuring tropical decor, the elegant rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus minibars, espresso machines, and balconies or patios; some have bay views. there are 4 chic restaurants and bars, including a refined seafood eatery with open-air dining, and a rum bar with live music. other amenities include a spa, a gym and yoga, plus a marina and 2 infinity pools. the 1- to 3-bedroom suites add kitchens and living rooms, along with washer/dryers and bose speaker systems; some include hot tubs
Hewanorra International Airport 1 hr 7
Mount Gimie (56 min)
St. Lucia's highest mountain, with forested slopes & guided summit hikes to commanding island views. Diamond Botanical Gardens (52 min)
Former plantation-turned-park with many ornamental plants, a waterfall & geothermal mineral baths. Pigeon Island (43 min)
Islet connected to the mainland via a causeway & featuring a beach & the ruins of historic forts. The Tet Paul Nature Trail (58 min)
Hillside nature trail offering a picturesque viewpoint of the water & mountains, plus guided tours. Choc Bay (30 min)
Broad bay lined with sandy beaches overlooked by upscale resort hotels & dense forest vegetation. Vigie Beach (25 min)
Laid-back sandy stretch in a calm bay, with snack vendors, bars & plane-spotting opportunities. Pigeon Island National Park (43 min)
Forested cape with 18th-century Fort Rodney, military remains & Martinique views from Signal Hill. Castries Central Market (21 min)
Bustling collection of vendors selling handicrafts, prepared foods & native fruits & vegetables. Gros Piton (1 hr 8)
This 798-m. mountain offers panoramic views from its summit, which can be reached by hiking. Mount Fortune (18 min)
Summit ridge with remains of the 19th-century Apostles Battery, plus views over the cruise port. Reduit Beach (37 min)
Lively, narrow stretch of sand with swimming, chair rentals & water-sport options. Marigot Bay (16 min)
Charming harbor featured in the 1967 film “Dr. Dolittle,” with resorts, restaurants & kayaking. Rodney Bay (42 min)
Large bay featuring a white-sand beach, a marina with yacht docks, a water park & more. Anse Cochon Beach (25 min) Anse Chastanet Beach (57 min)
Popular, laid-back beach featuring coral reef snorkeling, calm waters for swimming & mountain views. | 
