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realweddings.ca 57 Nicholas Troubetzkoy, Anse Chastanet has been carved into a lushly forested hillside with two serene beaches at its feet. Each room is unique, and some offer no fourth wall, allowing you to truly commune with nature – you may find yourself sharing breakfast with tiny birds that flock to your table, or showering next to the occasional tree frog. ankfully, every bed is well wrapped in mosquito netting! Aside from blissing out at the spa or lazing with a cocktail on a comfy beach cabana, Anse Chastanet offers plenty to do, from scuba diving and sailing to mountain biking. You can even hike to the ruins of an 18th-century plantation on the estate. All that activity will leave you even more appreciative of the resort's dining delights, offered by its three open-air restaurants, all featuring fresh organic produce from the estate's own farm. Jade Mountain Resort Rising on the hill above Anse Chastanet is newer sister property Jade Mountain Resort ( jademountain.com). Rated by Travel & Leisure readers as the Caribbean's No. 1 resort, Jade Mountain is Anse Chastanet's glamorous younger sister. e boldly designed property would be perfectly at home in a futuristic movie, crafted with individual bridges leading to each room, transforming every suite into a truly private sanctuary. Fourth walls are entirely missing in each grand, open-concept room, providing mesmerizing views of the Pitons and the Caribbean that you can savour from your own private infinity pool. Guests at Jade Mountain can also enjoy all the amenities at Anse Chastanet, although the former boasts an unrivalled view of the Pitons from its Jade Cuisine restaurant and the Celestial Terrace above it, perfect for a sunset wedding ceremony. Whether you prefer modern comforts or communing with nature, St. Lucia provides no shortage of luxury experiences and unforgettable memories in a spectacular setting. And isn't that what your honeymoon should be all about? rw Clockwise from top: casaurina pool Suite at anse chastanet resort; an intimate beach wedding for a private "i do"; jade mountain resort W no direct flights to St. Lucia are available from Vancouver, but the next-best option is a direct flight from toronto via Air Transat, WestJet or other carriers. W Be warned: roads around the island can be twisty and turny, as well as unpaved in parts – don't forget to pack the Gravol. W for a truly invigorating "spa" experience, visit the mud baths at Sulphur Springs near the community of Soufrière. it's billed as the world's only "drive-in volcano," since vehicles can drive right up to the springs area. a short distance away are hot mineral baths where you can slather yourself in sulphurous mud and wash it away to reveal glowingly smooth skin (soufrierefoundation.org). W Pirates of the Caribbean fan? take a cruise on The Pearl, a replica of an 18th-century far east pirate ship that offers sunset cruises, nightclub cruises as well as wedding bookings (email admin@thepearslu.com). W the St. Lucia Tourist Board offers a wealth of travel info at stlucianow.com If You Go