The island of long beaches is the perfect place to reconnect

Remember when you were all about feathered Island Getawayshaircuts, wine coolers and shirts that hung provocatively off your left shoulder? Remember squeezing yourself into skinny jeans with a coat hanger? Don't pretend we're not talking to you.

If you're in need of a gal-pal reunion, go someplace where "cool" is an ocean breeze and "chic" is water-wear that accentuates your, er, assets.

Coat hangers and wine coolers not required.

Caribbean Jewel Beach Resort

Sunset on the BeachOverlooking Rodney Bay (and some of the best views of the island), the Caribbean Jewel Beach Resort has 30 over-sized rooms with full kitchens. Did we mention the view was breathtaking from every room? Hang out at any of the 3 pools, nosh on authentic Caribbean flavor on the patio or inside by the bar, or stroll down the hillside to the Reduit Beach.

Most rooms have a 2-person Jacuzzi and large furnished balconies

The executive suites have 2 bedrooms on 2 levels

Breakfast available daily for $15 extra per person

From $210 per room, per night

Caribbean Jewel Beach Resort

GM 503

Castries

St. Lucia, West Indies

Toll Free: 888-790-5264

Local: 758-452-9199

La Haut Plantation Resort

It's a small, family-run inn with only 13 rooms and St. Lucia Dreamingmost of the rooms have a picture-perfect view of the Pitons (the twin volcanic peaks that define St. Lucia). But all you really need to know is that you're in a prime spot for rainforest adventures, beach relaxation and everything from bathing in the sulfur springs to duty-free shopping in Castries, the capital city.

Forget a TV, telephone or air conditioner - you won't miss them anyway

Say hello to cathedral ceilings, pillow-top beds and views that will make you want to burn your return ticket

Close by: Snorkeling, rainforest hiking, strolling the historic town of Soufriere, climbing Gros Piton Mountain (and Petit Piton if you're up for the adventure), swimming at Diamond Falls and exploring the birthplace of Napoleon's wife, Josephine Bonaparte

From $175 per room, per night

La Haut Plantation Resort

PO Box 304

Soufriere

St. Lucia, West Indies

Toll Free: 888-790-891-9882

Ti Kay Village Resort

Ti Kaye Village ResortCottages tucked into the side of mountain - and each one has an ocean-view veranda with hammocks. The calm waters of the bay are perfect for lazing or, if you and your friends are feeling energetic, snorkeling the shipwreck dive site of "Lesleen M."

 

Gingerbread cottages all have air conditioning, but we recommend the ocean breeze

Make sure you shower at least once in the garden

There are no kitchenettes, but Kai Manje is open from 8 am until late, and Ti Manje serves light dishes and drinks on the beach

Because everything is better with wine, check out the wine-tasting room (with more than 100 wines, they have the largest wine list on the island)

From $200 per room per night

Ti Kay Village Resort

Phone: 758-456-8101

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