At Saint Lucia’s Jade Mountain Resort, The Art of the Next-Level Caribbean Vacation

It begins with a journey—not just a flight, but a passage into another realm. The winding roads of Saint Lucia climb through emerald hills, anticipation building with each turn. Then, like a revelation, Jade Mountain emerges—a sanctuary suspended between sea and sky, a work of art doubling as a hotel. 

Architect Nick Troubetzkoy’s vision defies convention: 24 open-air sanctuaries, each missing a fourth wall, inviting the Caribbean breeze and the Pitons into your private space. Bridges lead to rooms where infinity pools mirror the horizon, blurring the line between indoors and the vast expanse beyond. 

Plainly, staying here isn’t like, well, anything else in the world, and certainly unique within the Caribbean. Trust us, this place is next level. 

Mornings begin with yoga as sunlight dances on the water. Afternoons invite exploration—perhaps a visit to the resort’s organic Emerald Farm or the Chocolate Lab or a dive into the coral-rich waters of Anse Chastanet after quick shuttle ride. Or maybe try some of Saint Lucia’s remarkable rums from St Lucia Distillers (the 1931 is our longstanding favorite). 

Evenings are reserved for the Jade Mountain Club, where cuisine crafted from local ingredients is served with panoramic views, with a menu inspired by top chef Allen Susser. 

But you know what? The most enchanting, most captivating attraction at this adults-only resort is your very own room. The moment you step into one of these rooms, high ceilings, jaw-dropping views of the Pitons, you never want to leave. And here’s a tip: you never really have to. 

If you know this place, if you’ve stayed here, you know it’s more than a hotel. It’s a synergy between architecture and nature, a living sculpture you can sleep in. 

It’s one of the few places in the world where you can immerse yourself in a destination without even leaving your suite, where you feel the natural environment, the energy coming right through that invisible fourth wall. Don’t worry, your personal major domo has everything covered.

Another tip? Go for the all-inclusive option, which means you never have to think about anything but those stunning green peaks, the endless edge of your pool, the mysticism you’ve come upon. 

And at night, you hear it—the whisper of the sea far below, the soft chorus of tree frogs echoing through the hills. You’re not in a room. You’re on a terrace above the universe, with the stars pouring in like a waterfall. And in that moment, nothing else exists.

Rooms start at $1,530 per night in June. The rate goes up to $1,940 all-inclusive. Jade Mountain is in Soufriere in southern Saint Lucia, which means you need to fly to the island’s Hewanorra International Airport. You can find flight options here.