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This Caribbean Beach Has Soft Sand, Vibrant Water, and a Barefoot Rhythm

There is a version of the Caribbean that lives more in novels than in real life. It is barefoot and unhurried, defined by quiet mornings and long afternoons where nothing interrupts the rhythm of the sea. It exists without crowds or schedules, without spectacle. You come upon it by chance, often on foot, and it […]

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An Underwater Photography School in Saint Lucia

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Ever want to improve your underwater photography? Here’s your chance. Anse Chastanet and Scuba Saint Lucia are co-hosting specialty underwater photography weeks this year. Through a series of seminars and dives, divers can learn how to fine-tune their underwater photography skills. “There’s no better place for divers to learn more […]

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Saint Lucia’s Anse Chastanet Debuts Vegan Eatery

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Saint Lucia’s top hotels has launched a new program specifically for vegan travelers. Saint Lucia’s Anse Chastanet hotel has transformed the menu at its popular Emeralds restaurant from what was vegetarian to what is now 100 percent vegan. For the uninitiated, vegan means no animal or animal byproduct […]

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Mango Madness in Saint Lucia

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Love mangos? It’s time to head to Saint Lucia — right now. Mango Madness is returning to the island’s Anse Chastanet hotel from June 13-17. The popular event celebrates the tropical fruit and treats guests to mango-themed activities designed to entertain and educate. “We have mango trees in abundance across our […]

Saint Lucia’s Anse Chastanet Debuts Vegan Eatery

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jade Mountain and Anse Chastanet have recently added paddleboard yoga to their roster of activities. The paddleboard yoga is led by Laura Kai Timmusk, who studied with direct pupils of acclaimed teachers Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar. Students move through traditional poses while balancing on their boards. Timmusk, who is […]

Serving “Conservation Cuisine” in St. Lucia

The Caribbean’s lionfish problem is nothing new — but more and more stakeholders are taking the steps to fight what has become a scourge of Caribbean marine life. That includes resorts like St. Lucia’s Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain, which are taking the fight to the plate. Both resorts have launched a “conservation cuisine” initiative, preparing […]

A New Seafood Experience in Saint Lucia

By the Caribbean Journal staff Saint Lucia’s Anse Chastanet resort has unveiled its newest dining concept, with a focus on ultra-fresh seafood. The resort’s Treehouse restaurant has debuted its new menu called Balawoo, a Creole name for a small fish, and it’s all about the sea. The resort has partnered with local fishermen and farmers […]

St Lucia’s Anse Chastanet Debuts New “Casuarina” Suite

Above: the new Casuarina suite By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s Anse Chastanet resort has unveiled a newly-rebranded “Casuarina” suite at the property. The suite includes a new 160-square-foot pool surrounded by a 135-square-foot deck. “The entire unit was redone and re-branded with a brand new bathroom as well as a huge walk-in closet,” […]

The Caribbean's Best Dive Resorts Right Now

Let’s be honest — if you want to go diving, it’s the Caribbean or bust. Whether it’s the unmatched sea life, easy access to dive sites or the sheer brilliance of the waters of the Caribbean Sea, the region is the top diving destination for a reason. Of course, there are some great places to […]