Turquoise Beach Bar Opens in Rodney Bay

By: - February 25th, 2015

Above: the Turquoise Beach Bar at the Landings resort in Rodney Bay (photos by Mikkel Paige)

By the Caribbean Journal staff

There’s a brand-new beach bar in St Lucia.

The Turquoise Beach Bar has officially debuted at The Landings St Lucia resort on Rodney Bay.

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The new bar, located a few steps from the 85-suite resort’s 800-foot beachfront, has a mix of local and international rums, liquors and beverages, according to the resort.

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That includes a host of cocktails including the bar’s signature Sweet Euphoria, a blend of vodka, mixes and garnishes.

— CJ

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