Getting Your Groove Back On a Holiday to St Lucia

The renowned East Winds St Lucia may be very popular for weddings and honeymoons, but who says you need to get married or even be part of a couple to enjoy this magical place on this fabulous island?

Even if you’re just trying to get away from the rat race, you’ll certainly find the joie de vivre you’ve lost hiding away at a secluded paradise like the wonderful East Winds. St Lucia is definitely a place to gather back what you’ve lost in the urban jungle, so here are a few ways to help you get your mojo back.

Peace and Tranquillity

Whether you’re a high-powered executive, a frazzled stay-at-home wife or a hard-working student, burnout is definitely one of the modern diseases we suffer from. This is perhaps the biggest appeal of this island is that it truly manages to give the illusion of slowing down time, so you can rest and recuperate in peace. Even if the idyllic surroundings are not enough to calm you, you'll find many professionals well versed in the art of helping people de-stress at resorts like East Winds. St Lucia abounds with expert spa therapists, yoga instructors, masseuses, hygienists and other such people to pamper you and help melt the tension away.

Sustenance for the Soul and Stomach

The magical environment may be food for the soul, but make no mistake - food for the body is not forgotten! Resorts and accommodation offer wonderful meals in-house, including gourmet dishes painstakingly cooked in the traditional way.

While you don’t really need to leave your resort hideaway to feast on gourmet fare, many other dining options abound. You can enjoy the island's produce and seafood recreated into menus that vary from French, to Asian to distinctly those unique to the island. The Coal Pot, for instance, is a popular waterfront restaurant that offers amazing seafood, while the Edge, another popular dining place overlooking the harbour offers European cuisine fused with Caribbean traditions and a touch of Asian influence.

Activity and Recreation

Traditional Eastern medicine says that if the brain is tired, the only way to find equilibrium is for the body to follow suit and exert itself until the energy expended is balanced between mind and body. At your luxury accommodation, guides and instructors can provide a host of ways to help you do just that. Yoga, Pilates and other physical training sessions are often available in house, but one can easily mix sightseeing with physical exertion as well.

Try a hike to the World Heritage listed Pitons; it's a challenging walk but it's made easier with plenty of trails. Or perhaps you'd like to try your skills at zip-lining through the rainforest canopy for an adrenaline filled adventure. For a magical and truly memorable experience, a ride along the beach on a thoroughbred Creole horse is hard to beat.

When you book into one of the island's top notch luxury accommodations, such as the East Winds, St Lucia, all you need do is sit back, relax and let the waves of tranquillity encompass you – pure bliss!

Helen C. Edwards works for the Essential Hotel Collection. If you’re looking for superb accommodation, like the world famous East Winds, St Lucia, we offer a handpicked portfolio of privately owned hotels. We have an intimate knowledge of every property and can provide the perfect accommodation to make your island dreams a reality.

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