The eagerly anticipated March 23 and March 25, 2012, games will mark the first return to St. Lucia by the four-time World Cup champion Australian men’s cricket team since the 2007 World Cup Semi-Finals. They will face the West Indies cricket team, a confederation of more than a dozen Caribbean countries known as the Windies, which includes St. Lucia’s hometown hero, Windies player Darren Sammy. The Windies were the first cricket team to win World Cup twice, the first team to win back to back World Cups, and the first team to play in 3 consecutive World Cup finals—a feat that was later surpassed by none other than Australia in 2007.
“This will be a great time to visit St. Lucia,” said Calabash Cove managing director Konrad Wagner. “You’ll be able to see some of the best cricketers in the world and also enjoy all the beautiful sites and relaxing activities our little island paradise has to offer.”
Calabash Cove offers 26 oceanfront suites, all with Jacuzzis and many with private pools, as well as a full-service spa and fitness center, infinity-edge designer swimming pool, restaurant, cocktail bar, library, and game room. All accommodations feature unparalleled views of the sea, the capital Castries to the south, or nearby Martinique to the north from a private balcony. Choose from the following:
• Water’s Edge Cottages – Each of the nine handcrafted teak and mahogany Water’s Edge Cottages on the beach feature a private plunge pool for late night dips, outdoor rain shower, private Jacuzzi and patio hammock surrounded by tropical flora oft visited by the island’s hummingbirds. These luxurious hideaways offer stunning views of the bay with the majestic Pitons in the distance and exquisite Caribbean sunsets. When night and stars steal across the sky, curl up in the spacious living area as sea breezes drift gently through.
• Swim-Up Junior Suites – These unique, 620-square-foot junior suites offer luxury and comfort, including private Jacuzzis – and are located just steps from Sweetwaters, the oversized, infinity-edge pool, offering unrestricted and private access directly from the patio of your room. Swim across to the bar and watch the sunset while you enjoy one of the resort’s signature cocktails, or take a romantic midnight swim.
• Sunset Ocean View Junior Suites – Combining contemporary luxury with stunning ocean views, these junior suites feature private, furnished balconies, Jacuzzis, spacious living areas and luxury baths. Enjoy a view of Mount Gimie, the island’s tallest peak in the distance during the day, and the sparkling lights of Castries, the island’s capital, at night.
For all your relaxation needs, the resort’s Ti Spa overlooks Sweetwaters, poised at bay’s edge and the wide expanse of the beach. Revitalizing treatments combine European technique with St. Lucia’s rich tradition of plant- and fruit-based curatives. Calabash Cove also features the acclaimed Windsong Restaurant, offering seasonally inspired dishes made from the freshest local ingredients along with unobstructed views across the Caribbean Sea enhance the menu’s sensory delights. Complimenting Windsong’s elegant milieu is the convivial C-bar, which serves international cocktails and fine wines from the Calabash Cove Cellars amid lively island music.
Calabash Cove’s concierge service can help guests arrange to experience a broad array of activities available on the island. Whether its cricket, golf, sailing, snorkeling, rock climbing, soaking in hot springs, zip lining through the rainforest, shopping in a quaint fishing village, viewing exotic wildlife like giant turtles, searching for ancient petroglyphs, driving into a volcano, cooling off under a waterfall or listening to world-class jazz, St. Lucia has something to offer everyone.
To make reservations at Calabash Cove Resort & Spa, contact your preferred travel agent or e-mail reservations@calabashcove.com or Tammy@LMPInternational.com. Visit Calabash Cove’s website at www.calabashcove.com or its Facebook or Twitter pages.
