Resorts & Retreats Awards 2020

Page 6 www.lux-review.com LUX 2020 Resorts and Retreats Awards Nestled in the hillside of Soufriere, the most pristine part of the island, Crystals Villa Hotel is a unique property, which is home to seven fully contained villas. Each villa stands proudly in its own uniqueness, boasting views of the Pitons, ocean, rainforest, volcano and countryside. Aside from breath-taking scenery, each villa also boasts a private pool, full kitchens and BBQ grills, AC, four poster king size beds, cable TV and WiFi. However the list of luxury amenities does not end there. Each of the villas have been stylishly furnished with handmade furniture that is both locally made and collected from exotic countries around the globe. Over the past 15 years since Crystals Villa Hotel opened, founders and husband and wife duo, Monica and Martyn Charles have carefully built the property, adding one villa at a time ensuring that romance and luxury is at the forefront of every decision made. At Crystals Villa Hotel, the team are committed to providing an excellent service to their guests and offers amenities to satisfy the highest standard of comfort. Despite being a small team, of whom have been employed since the hotel opened almost 15 years ago, the staff are an exemplary example of the people of St Lucia -warm, friendly and ready to assist with whatever you need. Brimming with Caribbean mystery and island magic, Crystals St. Lucia is most certainly a one of a kind travel destination. With heavenly views where jungle mountains take center stage, its landscape will fuel your imagination and re-energize any soul. The piton mountains, set next to the sparkling turquoise ocean waters off the town of Soufriere, are two alluring jagged tooth mountain peaks that seem lost in a prehistoric time. These mountain peaks are visible in nearly every tree house villa on the grounds at the luxurious Crystals Villa Hotel. Oct20546 Crystals Villa Hotel Best Luxury Hotel Resort - Saint Lucia Each guest that arrives at the Crystals Villa Hotel is personally greeted by Monica as welcomes them to the heavenly resort. With the freedom to do their own thing without disturbances in their private villas, guests are also treated to the to comforts and luxuries of a hotel where they can be catered to and waited on if they wish. For example, Crystals Villa Hotel offers a complementary breakfast that is served directly to the villas daily. For those opting to go out, there is also the enchanting Indian flare of Crystals Villa Hotel, which is the treetop restaurant - the perfect setting for a romance novel. Draped in beautiful silk fabric of gold, orange and green, as well as being built into a prolific mange tree above a pond, the treetop restaurant serves a unique Indian-fusion cuisine that will most certainly delight the taste buds. However, if you want to experience the treetop restaurant but want a more secluded place to enjoy your delicious meal, there is also a private dining option available for guests to choose. As one of the leading honeymoon destinations of the world, St Lucia primarily attracts honeymooners and couples who are looking for the ultimate paradise island experience. Whilst a significant portion of guests are couples or newlyweds, the Crystal Villa Hotel also caters for travellers who have come to St. Lucia to enjoy the nature and want to explore the picturesque island in all of its glory. It is not just the exploring this striking island travellers come to enjoy, but also staying in a luxury accommodation which offers phenomenal views, comforts and amenities of a private villa. For many hotels across the world, 2020 has unfortunately had a massive impact on their business, with many not being able to remain open due to Coronavirus. With a new normal lifestyle slowly beginning to settle, Monica and Martyn have realised that people still want to travel and experience the world, however, they want to be able to do it safely. At Crystals Villa Hotel, their private villas allow guests the opportunity to self-isolate in luxury, looking at striking views of the paradise island. Looking ahead to what the future holds, the Crystals Villa Hotel is constantly upgrading and improving their services to keep updated with customer demands. Having recently just expanded their treetop restaurant, Crystals Villa Hotel is only hotel in St. Lucia serving Indian Caribbean fusion cuisine. With years of success and countless positive reviews, we are certain Crystals Villa Hotel will continue to provide their exceptional service which has seen them establish a reputation on the island for being one of best luxury hotel resorts in St. Lucia. Contact: Monica Charles Company: Crystals Villa Hotel Web Address: www.stluciacrystals.com