St. Lucia all-inclusives: Marrying romance and savings

By Vince Font

Nobel Prize winning author Derek Walcott, who was born in St. Lucia, once defended his stance against singing the praises of his native island country by saying “I don’t want everyone to go thereand overrun the place.” Of course, the comment just begs for a closer look. If you’re of the same mind, perhaps it’s time to peruse some of the many St. Lucia all-inclusive resorts that have been offering couples unparalleled romantic beach vacations for years.

Coconut Bay Resort & Spa – All Inclusive: Made-to-order beach vacations might not sound romantic in print, but there are some resorts that can pull it off with such ease that you could swear every aspect was spontaneous. One of the St. Lucia resorts that shows expertise in this deft sleight of hand is the Coconut Bay Resort & Spa, which offers romance-oriented packages like the Couples Rendezvous, Couples One on One and Couples Fantasy. What’s included? All come with a champagne check-in, exclusive couples-only dinner, champagne turn-down service, kite surfing lessons and $250 resort credit — but by upgrading your package you can also take advantage of a beach picnic, private island tour, photo shoot and a snorkeling cruise. Coconut Bay also ups the ante on potential savings for all inclusive vacations, offering winter discounts of almost 60 percent. As if you needed any more reason to visit a place that even the locals consider a paradise on Earth, this is it. The Coconut Bay Resort is located on the southern coast of St. Lucia on the Caribbean coast and is only 10 minutes away from Hewanorra International Airport.

With lush grounds and alfresco dining spots, Almond Morgan Bay sets sparks for romance.

Almond Morgan Bay – All Inclusive: All inclusive vacations don’t get much better than they do here at the Almond Morgan Bay, which sits on the island’s west coast on the Caribbean sea a mere three miles from the capital city of Castries. The Almond Morgan Bay offers year round discounts for its all-inclusive packages, but winter is the best time to take advantage of sales that can save you almost 50 percent. If you’re looking for a great place to get hitched, look no further — not only do the surrounding golden beaches and lush greenery make for the ultimate romantic getaway, but if you stay seven nights in a deluxe room, the resort pays for your wedding. Who says saving money isn’t romantic? Although the Almond Morgan Bay is located on the other side of St. Lucia from Hewanorra International Airport in Vieux Fort Quarter, the distance is only 25 miles, offering convenient in-and-out access no matter where you make your stay.

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Vince Font is a freelance writer born in Puerto Rico and currently escaped to Utah. When not dreaming of interstellar travel, he’s on the hunt for weird, wacky, and off-the-beaten-track vacation destinations. Next stop: The Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast.

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