At the bodyholiday @ LeSport in St. Lucia, you can expect the most relaxing spa treatment every day. Treatments include full-body massages, lime and ginger salt scrubs, ocean wraps, facials, and more - all included! Incredibly, a spa treatment a day is included in the cost of this all-inclusive vacation (a spa treatment may not be available to you on the day of your arrival and the day of your departure).

There’s no additional charge for daily classes such as Pilates, archery, yoga, fencing, golf, tennis, and trapeze swinging, to name a few. This is your opportunity to try everything you’ve ever wanted to learn. My 22-year-old daughter and I took advantage of them all, including the complimentary session with a personal trainer. Or you can go snorkeling, tubing, learn to dive, and participate in motorized water sports. The cost? Nothing - this is truly an all-inclusive vacation.

The setting is spectacular with an unspoiled beach. The views are nothing but nature - the sky, ocean, and the peaks of the Pitons, St. Lucia’s twin volcanoes (a World Heritage site!). No other hotels are in view, and this beach is for guests of Le Sport only. You can relax and unwind for hours. From time to time, the staff brings a wet cloth to cool you down; raise your flag, and they’ll bring you anything you want to drink.

There are pools, Jacuzzis, an air-conditioned fitness room; a fully equipped and air-conditioned exercise room; lounge chairs; dozens of private massage rooms; and full bars. All meals and drinks are included. Now imagine this - the famous Tao’s Restaurant, the same one with branches in Manhattan and Vegas - is located here. Reservations are required and we dined there every night!

Accommodations: We had a deluxe garden view room. It was a nice size, with two comfortable beds, and an air conditioner that worked very well. The back door opened up to a large patio where we soaked up the sun. The bathroom had a lovely, large sink “bowl,” and a shower with several jets that extended from the tiles, allowing you to get a massage when you shower. There is no television in the room, and believe me you won’t miss it. After a day in the sun, a few exercise classes, a relaxing spa treatment, wine with dinner, and cocktails at the piano bar, you’ll fall asleep instantly. Pool view and ocean view rooms are available.

Entertainment: There’s a show every evening at the Clubhouse, and an intimate room with a piano bar where guests gather in the evening, to sing along - lots of fun! Amy Winehouse has been known to make appearances here.

Food: Breakfast is a great buffet including omelets, pancakes, and French toast made to order; fresh fruit; baked goods; cereal; and more. There’s a lunch buffet in this same area, and a deli closer to the beach, where you can get salads, sandwiches, smoothies, cakes/cookies, cappuccino, and more. At 4 p.m., enjoy Tea Time at the Clubhouse, with sandwiches, fruit, and cakes. For dinner, choose from the buffet at the Clubhouse, a sit-down dinner at the cafe, or dinner at Tao’s. Note that while all meals are included, if you are so inclined, you may also select from choices at the cafe and at Tao’s that require an additional cost. Wine is included, but high-end wines are also offered for sale at Tao’s. We found the included wines to be very good. Dining establishments provide a “tropical experience;” they are open-air venues without air-conditioning. Aside from the buffet area, many guests dress up for dinner.

What else do you need to know? When we were there, we saw many couples as well some people traveling alone. If you want to go solo, you should feel comfortable doing so. We had a great time, mingling with other guests at the piano bar, during dinner, and at the pool. No matter where in the world we travel, there are always some New Yorkers, and we met a fellow Brooklynite as well. The resort tends to attract a lot of European visitors as well as Canadian guests. There was one “American” outlet in the room; if you plan to bring items that need to be plugged in, consider bringing an adapter and/or power strip.

The service at the resort is excellent; the staff is very accommodating and friendly. We felt very safe, relaxed, and happy. Note that it’s not possible to walk to other hotels or shops. But you can hire a taxi, and tours that explore the island are available. In addition to the spa treatments and classes included, you may also opt to purchase a variety of unique spa treatments and activities. You will be required to climb a number of steps to get to the beautiful, outdoor spa area.

Are you ready for a fabulous vacation?

Please contact the travel agent below to book your perfect St. Lucia vacation:

Camille Pepe Sperrazza
The World Awaits Travel LLC
917-562-4410
718-259-1645
TheWorldAwaits@aol.com

Tags: adults only, all inclusive, caribbean, LeSport, Pitons, Romance, spa, St. Lucia, the bodyholiday, World Heritage site

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