Health and Wellness Retreat in Soufriere, St. Lucia

Anse Chastanet Resort is pleased to be part of the first time ever Saint Lucia Health and Wellness Retreat, held from Nov 17-20 in Soufriere. Karolin Troubetzkoy, the Resort's Executive Director and President of the Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association says the Soufriere region is ideal for developing wellness tourism: " Saint Lucia is known as one of the World's leading honeymoon locations, but this is not where our island marketing should begin and end. The spiritual quality of our stunning scenery paired with very unique natural resources such as the mud baths at our Sulphur Springs and the clear thermal waters in the Soufriere region represent a very strong foundation for developing wellness tourism. Combine this with the available activities and programs at our many professional spas on island, and it becomes immediately clear that there is an amazing potential for providing visitors with the ultimate, life changing body and soul experience. We would like to commend our Minister of Tourism, Senator Allen Chastanet, for his vision, personal engagement and tireless efforts in making this first time ever wellness retreat a reality. We very much hope that the event will become a yearly occurrence."

Free night promotions at Anse Chastanet
In conjunction with the Saint Lucia Health and Wellness Retreat, Anse Chastanet offers a 4th and 8th night free promotion to participants of the Soufriere Wellness Retreat, the package is available for arrivals starting November 12 until departure day Nov 20. The free night promotion is available in categories standard, superior and beachside deluxe. The daily rates for a single person or a couple staying in room categories Standard, Superior and Beachside Deluxe respectively are: US $385 / $475 / $615 . To add MAP plan (breakfast and dinner), please add US 80 per person daily. To add an all-inclusive meals and drinks package, add US$ 155 per person daily. All above rates - rooms and meals - are subject to 8% tax and 10% service. Reservations can be made via 1-800-223-1108 or contact the resort via email ansechastanet@candw.lc. For general resort information, visitwww.ansechastanet.com

Supreme Harmony at Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain
Anse Chastanet together with its sister property, Jade Mountain, also offers a Supreme Harmony package for the Saint Lucia Health and Wellness Retreat: The Supreme Harmony package is specifically designed for arrival date Nov 16 to coincide with the retreat: Start your stay in deluxe oceanview room at Anse Chastanet and experience an open walled infinity pool sanctuary at Jade Mountain for your 4th night. The Supreme Harmony package includes 4 nights accommodation, tax and service charges, airport transfers, breakfast and dinner, a sunrise yoga class, a guided walk of the resorts' old colonial plantation and a one hour spa treatment per person. The package is available at US 1799 per person in double occupancy (2 persons sharing one room). Single occupancy packages are available on request. Up to 3 extra nights can be added at Jade Mountain, at the special wellness retreat rate of US 620 per person in dbl occ nightly without meals and at US 726 nightly per person with breakfast and dinner. Reservations can be made via 1-800-223-1108or contact the resort via email jademountain@ansechastanet.com. For general resort information, visit www.ansechastanet.com and www.jademountain.com

About the Saint Lucia Health and Wellness Retreat
Globally recognized wellness practitioners of yoga, personal development and feng shui will lead the first Saint Lucia Health and Wellness Retreat from November 17 to 20, 2011. The inaugural Health and Wellness retreat has drawn three internationally-renowned experts to Soufrière, one of Saint Lucia's most alluring destinations. John Schumacher, a leading iyengar yoga expert will tailor his daily yoga workshops for participants. With the fabulous Pitons peaks as a backdrop, Dr. Stephen Brewer, acclaimed author of "The Everest Principle", will lead seminars on achieving peak performance and optimal health. William Spear will guide attendees through the intricacies of the ancient methods of intuitive feng shui - the art of harmonizing the way people relate to their environments.

In addition to harmonizing a roster of speakers from across the health and wellness world, the November event, which has drawn strong interest across the Caribbean and beyond, offers an information-packed itinerary that includes photography and art workshops, culinary classes, as well as pottery and painting design.Participants can also avail themselves of the hiking, snorkeling, mountain biking and other outdoor activities for which Soufrière is known the world over.

"We are delighted to be able to present such a distinguished and varied panel of lifestyle experts," said Senator Allen Chastanet, Saint Lucia's Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation. Minister Chastanet believes in an age of highly stressful environments, travelers are looking to the Caribbean for integrated approaches to stress management, fuller more rewarding lives and well-being.

The retreat is being produced by the Soufrière Foundation in partnership with Soufrière's resort community and in concert with the Saint Lucia Tourist Board. "The natural beauty of Soufrière, the warmth of our people, and the historical therapeutic benefit of the sulphur springs, make this UNESCO World Heritage Site the perfect fit for the Health and Wellness Retreat," asserted Lynton Lamontagne, Chairman of the Foundation.

Yoga Retreat with Ginger Tracy

Experience total relaxation, utter tranquillity and discover the transformative power of yoga in paradise! This October, from the 1st-8th, the tropical hideaway of Anse Chastanet Resort in St Lucia will be hosting a very special yoga retreat week for guests, led by Californian yoga guru Ginger Tracy Olmscheid.

Set on the beach sheltered by swaying palms and surrounded by the soft sound of the waves, the yoga pavilion at Anse Chastanet is an idyllic location in which to roll out your yoga mat, work on your warrior and BREATHE!

Created with the beginner in mind, Ginger's yoga retreat will offer a fun way to learn the fine art of being present and developing mindful breathing through your yoga practice. Ginger can also customise her tuition to cater to the most dedicated yogi or yogini too, so all levels of student are welcome.

Ginger Tracy Olmscheid has been a yoga instructor, personal trainer and fitness teacher for 25 years, with additional certifications in holistic nutrition from Bauman College in Berkeley, California. Her wide base of training in various styles of yoga and fitness training enable her to customize her rejuvenating and restorative classes to awaken mind, body and spirit. Stress reduction is a focus for Ginger and her classes are typically light hearted, fun and accessible to men and women of all ages and abilities. For more information about Ginger, please visitwww.ginergy.com

Participants will enjoy two hour-long classes, a morning session and a late afternoon sunset session, each day for five of the seven days of the yoga break, with two rest days during the week. They will also receive a customised nutritional plan from Ginger, aiming to balance out their chakras and body energy.

Package prices from US $1,735 per person, double occupancy, per week and from US $2,455 per person, single occupancy, per week.

Package rates include the following in addition to a place on the Ginergy Yoga Retreat from the 1st – 8th October 2011

7 nights Superior accommodation * breakfast * lunch * afternoon tea and dinner * all tax and service * airport transfers both ways * a welcome cocktail * manager's rum punch party * mini-sailing * windsurfing * snorkelling * use of tennis court and tennis equipment * guided tour of Old French Colonial Plantation * basket of local fruit * use of beach chairs and beach towels.

To book this retreat, please make your reservations via 1-800-223-1108 or contact Ginger through her website www.ginergy.com

Additional resort information can be found on www.ansechastanet.com

Free Nitrox at Scuba St. Lucia

If you have not yet gotten certified in the use of Nitrox Enriched Air, Anse Chastanet Resort in Saint Lucia offers scuba divers free completion of the course and free Nitrox in conjunction with a one week stay at the resort until Dec 19, 2011. To be eligible, sign up for the PADI eLearning Nitrox Course and complete the academic portion at home in your leisure time. Just go to the dive centre'swebsite and select 'Courses'; scroll down the page and you will find the PADI eLearning icon to click on. This will allow you to register and complete the academic requirements on line and the dive centre will be notified by PADI. The cost of the course is US$195. Then, when you arrive with us at the resort you will complete the practical portion of the course at no additional cost and get Nitrox free for all of your dives during your stay.

The resort special summer dive deal weekly package is available for US 1869 per certified diver in double occupancy.

The dive deal package includes:7 nights run of house accommodation, airport transfers, breakfast, lunch , afternoon tea and dinner, all tax/service, welcome drink and fruit basket on arrival, 12 beach or boat dives incl of tank, weights, belt, mask, snorkel, fins (other equipment at a charge if needed, marine park fee to be paid locally) comp non motorized watersports

A marine park fee of US 15 is to be paid locally. The package is available to certified divers. Please bring your c cards with you. As you are aware certain medical conditions prevent you from diving. If you have any concerns, please address them prior to travel with your diving physician or contact our scuba shop at scuba@candw.lc.

Lush, tropical ANSE CHASTANET is one of the Caribbean's most scenic resort hideaways. Nestled amidst a 600 acre estate with two soft sand beaches bordering pristine coral reefs, ANSE CHASTANET is in complete harmony with its natural surroundings and right in the heart of the island's marine reserves. The active will enjoy the resort's amazing range of adventure facilities.

Facilities include two restaurants & bars, the Kai Belté spa, mountain bike facility with 12 miles of trails, kayaking centre, 42 ft sailing yacht, boutiques, library and art gallery

The resort diving operation SCUBA ST.LUCIA caters to beginners and experienced divers alike Nitrox is available. Beach, boat, wall and wreck diving are all offered. The night dives right on the ANSE CHASTANET reef are a highlight for any diver. Look for THE THING !

	The Hon Stephenson King, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, paid a personal visit to the resort on August 14 to recognize the resort team and owners for their contributions to the St. Lucia Tourism Industry. We were delighted!
	Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards Anse Chastanet was once again recognized as one of the Caribbean's Top 25 Resorts.

	Jazzy Sunset Cruise The Jazzy Champagne Cruise is the most popular excursion at Anse Chastanet. Cruise into the sunset and enjoy live music by musicians Barbara Cadet or Rob Z Taylor, two of our finest!
	Anse Chastanet Awards Ceremony In a recent awards ceremony, our valued team members received awards ranging from long service awards, to guest appreciation and last not least, the coveted Hall of Fame awards!
	Anse Chastanet Diamond Pendant You may not have won the lottery but you now can hang paradise around your neck! We have a wonderful new souvenir: A beautiful necklace pendant depicting our logo and surrounded by diamonds, 14kt yellow gold. We can also have it made in white gold. Contact us via 800 223 1108 if you like more information or emailkarolin@ansechastanet.com
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New Treehouse Restaurant ANSE CHASTANET has added another Treehouse to its hillside restaurant so that clients now can choose from 2 romantic tree -house settings for their dining experiences. Treehouse "II" features a coralina tile floor, blush colored coral plaster beams and columns which support a crenellated complex of wood frame scissor truss roof structures which is covered with wallaba shingles. Anse Chastanet 's in-house artist wood carver Lawrence Deligny added to the interior with two outstanding large size pieces, one titled Caribbean Village and one titled The Kiss. Helipad With a View  The ANSE CHASTANET Helipad is completed and has been approved by the authorities! The helipad is located in the hills behind ANSE CHASTANET where this service can be provided without any disturbance to our guests. Please