Marigot Bay holiday hotel apartment rental with shared pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, gym, internet access

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Marigot Bay Hotel Apartment (hotel apartment)

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As well as being a member of the "Leading Small Hotels of the World", the Discovery resort has received many accolades since opening in 2006:
- Expedia’s 2008 Insiders’ Select List
- 2008 National Geographic Traveler Stay List
- Conde Nast Traveler’s 2007 Hot List
- Brides magazine’s 2007 Hot List
- Four diamond rating from the AAA/CAA

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment comes with fully equipped kitchen, lounge and utility room. It is situated on the second floor of a three floor apartment block, cutting gently into a tropical hillside rich with lush vegetation. Floor to ceiling windows open onto a large verandah with spectacular views across the resort, marina, bay and tropical hillside.

The Discovery Resort at Marigot Bay on St Lucia’s sheltered west coast blends into its beautiful surroundings enhancing the natural loveliness of the bay described as “the most beautiful in the Caribbean” by the novelist James A Michener.

The aim of the resort is to enable visitors to enjoy a period of recreation in the truest sense—relaxation, freedom from the pressures of life, and time to reflect and recharge their personal batteries. The Discovery resort provides a luxurious environment for guests with every possible modern facility. A spacious verandah affords stunning views of the bobbing yachts and sparkling waters of Marigot Bay below.

View of Apartment (Middle Floor)	View towards kitchen
View from the verandah	Pool view from apartment

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The Castries region

Known as one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, St Lucia’s dramatic mountain scenery, its sulphur springs, drive-in volcano, tropical rain forests, waterfalls and secluded beaches attract visitors from all over the world. Information about St Lucia, with a calendar of events (including the world famous St Lucia Jazz Festival), can be found on the St Lucia Tourist Board website, www.stlucia.org.

About St. Lucia: St Lucia is located in the middle of the Eastern Caribbean chain of islands and is approximately 21 miles south of Martinique and 90 miles northwest of Barbados. Castries (population 50,000) is the island’s capital and is situated North-west of the island.

Language: The main language in Saint Lucia is English although many St. Lucians also speak French and Spanish.

Physical Characteristics: The island is 238 sq. miles (616 sq. km), 27 miles long, 14 miles wide with a combination of high mountains, forests, low lying lands and beaches. A central mountain range runs the length of the island, with peaks ranging between 1000 and 3145 feet. Forests dominate the mountains, while jasmine, scarlet chenille and wild orchids provide splashes of colour to the lush green slopes.

The two towering volcanic cones on the southwest coast, Gros Piton (797m) and Petit Piton (750m) are one of the Caribbean’s most famous landmarks. The volcanic origin of the island provides visitors with an opportunity to visit a “drive-in volcano” and take a dip in the reputedly therapeutic Sulphur springs.

Climate: The climate on the island is tropical with temperatures ranging from 70 – 90 Fahrenheit. The rainy season is from June to November and the drier period between December and May. Average rainfall is between 160-360cm depending on altitude.

Marigot Bay area

There is a broad array of exciting and exotic activities available on St. Lucia. The island's steep coastlines and lovely reefs offer excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. The rainforest preserves of St. Lucia's mountainous interior are one of the Caribbean's finest locales for hiking and birdwatching. Of course, the island also possesses excellent facilities for golf, tennis, sailing, and a host of other leisure pursuits. Not to be missed is St. Lucia's Soufriere volcano, the world's only drive-in volcanic crater.

What To Do:

* Beach – the hotel beach is a short 2 minute ferry ride across Marigot Bay. Sunbeds and non motorised water sports are available for guests here.

* Diving & Snorkeling - the resort borders St Lucia’s famous marine park.

* Sailing - vessels range from dinghies to live-aboard catamarans available for charter to the Grenadine islands.

* Bird Watching – Marigot has a wide variety of bird species.

* Climbing – St. Lucia is mountainous, with hills and mountains ranging from challenging climbs requiring some mountaineering experience, to vigorous walks, all with wonderful views.

* Rainforest Hiking and Walking – access to nearby bays and hillsides, as well as deep rainforest trails.

* Surfing and Kite Surfing - for trips to the Atlantic coast on the other side of the island. Ocean Kayaks & Windsurfers are also available.

* Visiting the Volcano and bathing in the hotsprings – a short ride or boat trip away.

* Swimming Pools – There are two pools: one with an infinity edge overlooking the bay and, a lagoon pool with a swim-up bar and a children's pool alongside.

* Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates – weekly scheduled classes are complimentary, as well as the ferry around the bay and non-motorized watersports on Labas Beach (snorkeling, windsurfing, hobie-cat sailing, kayaking). Private classes can also be arranged.

* Stress Management groups – Special Programmes can be arranged

Local attractions close by include:

* Castries - St. Lucia's bustling capital is home to several of St. Lucia's historical sights, like the La Toc Battery, and beautiful architecture, including the uniquely decorated Cathedral and the Central Library. There is excellent shopping in the town market

* Anse-le-Ray & Canaries -An afternoon visit to these tiny fishing villages offer an interesting study of one of St. Lucia's main traditions, fishing in dug-out canoes.

* Anse-la-Raye Seafood Friday - The Village of Anse-la-Raye, a 20 min taxi ride away, offers a Friday Party with its Seafood Friday. Traditionally a fishing village, Anse-la-Raye offers an open air Friday evening seafood party. Whether you crave the catch of the day or desire a delightful delicacy such as squid, octopus, shrimp or lobster, your taste is sure to be satisfied.

* Shopping for duty-free imports like designer perfumes, crystal and china at Pointe Seraphine, a harbour-front shopping complex

* Soufriere - Located in the south, it is the oldest town in St. Lucia, established by the French in 1746. Of particular note is its unusual marketplace, decorated with colourful murals and gingerbread trim

* Choiseul - Midway between Soufriere and Vieux Fort on the southwest coast, this village is rich in history, crafts and spectacular views. It is home to a petroglyph carved centuries ago by the island's early inhabitants and Fort Citreon, where only a single cannon remains.

* Gros Islet - Like Cinderella preparing for the Ball, this fishing village transforms itself every Friday night into a colourful carnival scene, featuring soca and reggae music and a "jump up" (dancing in the streets).

* Pigeon Island - Pigeon Island, a 40-acre islet connected by a causeway to St. Lucia's west coast, is a beautiful nature park which reflects a thousand years of history. There are marked trails with a number of historical sites, like the remains of an 18th-century British fort and Fort Rodney, where the Admiral for which it is named spied on the French ships from its strategic viewpoint . The island also has two secluded beaches and is the major venue of St. Lucia's annual Jazz Festival.

Annual international events in St Lucia include:

* St Lucia Jazz Festival in May
* St Lucia carnival in July
* Food & Rum Festival in November

Discovery Restaurants & Bars:

* The Boudreau Restaurant – Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you may start your day in a relaxed, casual setting overlooking the bay and enjoy the more formal, colonial setting in the evenings.

* Hurricane Hole Bar – Experience the original bar, famous among yachtsmen worldwide, with a panoramic view of the bay. The bar has been restored to its former glory with its original lighting and signage.

* Pink Snail Bar – A chic cocktail bar, themed around the original "Dr. Dolittle" movie, which was filmed right here 40 years ago.

* The Bakery – Resort bakery, producing a wide range of bread and pastries all day with an ice cream parlour and patisserie, in the pretty Marina Village courtyard garden.

Just outside the hotel, dotted around the bay, are a number of lively local cafes and bars.

How to get there

-St. Lucia has two airports: Hewanorra International Airport at Vieux Fort and George F. L. Charles Airport near Castries.

-Airlines who have a service to St. Lucia are American Airlines, US Airways, Air Jamaica, BWIA, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, American Eagle, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, LIAT and Caribbean Star.

-Flights from the UK (all to Hewanorra International Airport):British Airways and Virgin Atlantic from Gatwick
Virgin Atlantic from Manchester
XL Airways from Gatwick.

- Taxi From Hewanorra to Discovery
REGULAR transfers: (1-3 pax) from US$70.00 additional persons at US$20.00 per head. one way
LUXURY SEDAN transfers (cold towels, beer and bottled water provided) (1-3 pax) for US$165.00 one way on arrival.
NB*Transfer Time from UVF Airport 1hr 20mins (along scenic but twisty route)
CAR SEAT for Baby US$15.00 one way

-Flights from US/Caribbean (mostly to Hewanorra International):American Airlines from Miami and JFK
US Airways from Philadelphia and Charlotte,Delta from Atlanta,American Eagle from Puerto Rico into George Charles Airport,Air Canada from Toronto.

- Taxi From George Charles Airport to Discovery
REGULAR transfers: (1-3 pax) US$35.00 additional persons at US$10.00 per head. One way
LUXURY SEDAN transfers: (1-3 pax) US$50.00. One way
NB*Transfer Time from SLU Airport 30mins

Activities near Marigot Bay

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment offers modern styling, with dark wood furniture, white walls and slate-tiled bathrooms. The kitchen is furnished with state-of-the-art Italian appliances and the dining area overlooks Marigot Bay.
The bedrooms have luxurious king-size beds with romantic draped netting. Features include the following:
• Ethernet (high-speed internet access)
• 27" Flat-screen TVs, DVD player and music systems (in both bedrooms)
• 32" flat screen TV and DVD player (in lounge)
• Refrigerator, Coffee and tea facilities
• Air Conditioning in all bedrooms
• Bathrooms with bidets and walk-in drench showers
• Pillow top beds with 300 thread count Fili D'Oro Egyptian cotton sheets
• Light tropical cotton wraps
• Guests will experience an indoor/outdoor living style, as all rooms and suites have large balconies overlooking the bay
• Italian Aster Cucina fitted kitchen with modern stainless steel Neff appliances, and corian countertops
• Espresso machine
• Washer and dryer
• Spacious living room with sofa bed and comfortable chairs
• Large wooden balcony or deck with outdoor furniture
• Dining room
• Bose Surroundsound music system with MP3 input capability

Further details outdoors:
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Discovery’s restaurants offer everything from haute cuisine to simple snacks. Enjoy the colonial charm of The Boudreau, or the harbourside buzz of The Coffee Dock. There are several bars, the Pink Snail, which is a tribute to the film Dr Dolittle, and the world famous Hurricane Hole Bar restored to its former glory. There’s dancing under the stars and local musicians and entertainers showcasing their talents.

ACTIVITIES

For the active, the Discovery fitness centre has state of the art cardio equipment and weightlifting machines. There are two swimming pools (one with a swim up bar) and a wide range of watersports including sailing, sea kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling. The hotel tour desk can arrange island excursions and other activities such as horse riding, golf and rainforest hiking. The famous palm fringed beach is a two minute ferry ride across the bay.

The resort has its own shopping facilities with on site boutiques, bakery, bank, supermarket, art gallery and craft shop at The Marina Village.

Luxurious Spa treatments are available at the hotels Lapli Spa. There are plenty of treatments on the Lapli Spa menu to quench your body’s thirst for pampering. Apart from the Vichy spa wetroom there is a full range of massage and beauty therapies, using a mix of up-market international products from E’Spa and local treatments that make extensive use of aloe vera, hibiscus, cactus, seamoss, banana and other locally grown fruit and herbs. Each treatment room has its own private deck with an open-air shower. Or you can have your threatment au naturel in one of our Zen garden massage cabanas following a relaxing soak in a Japanese-style ofuru wooden soaking tub.

Kids Club:
Open 10:00AM to 4:00PM for children 5-12 years old
Children age 4 years under require parental supervision or a babysitter in the kids club.

Further details

Holiday lettings are by the week (unless by prior arrangement) from 4pm on the date of arrival to 11am on the date of departure . Accommodation is on a self catering basis. Six persons can be accommodated with two in each bedroom and two on the sofa bed in the lounge.

Included in the rental are; welcome fruit cocktail, daily maid service, bay ferry, kids club (if operating), pool and beach facilities, wi-fi, gym as well as the use of non motorised water sports equipment.

Not included are; airport transfers, hotel spa treatments, telephone, breakfast or any other food and beverages. Any additional charges will need to be settled directly with the Discovery Resort. If credit is established, occupier can pay upon departure; if paying by cash occupier must pre-pay a deposit

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
1st Oct - 15th Dec 08	1 Oct 08	16 Dec 08	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
16th Dec - 11th Jan 09	16 Dec 08	12 Jan 09	1800£ 1,800	0-	0-	1 Week
12th Jan - 19th Apr 09	12 Jan 09	20 Apr 09	1400£ 1,400	0-	0-	1 Week
20th Apr - 13th Dec 09	20 Apr 09	14 Dec 09	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Payments accepted by cheque, direct bank transfer or PayPal

Non refundable deposit payable on booking of 25%

Balance of 75% due 2 months prior to departure.

*** NOV/DEC 08 PRE XMAS SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE - CONTACT OWNER FOR AVAILABILITY AND RATES ***

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