St. Lucia - The Hotel Chocolat
Warning: This post may bring on severe cravings, drooling and very vivid dreams...
I had the pleasure of chatting with the ever so lovely Maryanne Keeney, one of the representatives of the hotel, and got some great information that I am thrilled to share with all my fellow Travelites:)
Famed UK cocoa grower and chocolatier, Hotel Chocolat has over 50 shops worldwide, but only now can it claim to have the world’s first chocolate hotel. The newly launched Hotel Chocolat, the first boutique hotel on a working cocoa estate has recently opened in St. Lucia. It's nestled in the Piton Mountains, 1,000 feet above sea level. The 14-room hotel offers sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea with luxury amenities, including a rare cocoa themed restaurant, The Boucan. The hotel offers an unparalleled agri-tourism guest experience that undoubtedly will become a treasured world destination for gourmands and chocolate connoisseurs alike.
The Boucan is unlike any restaurant visited and serves Cacao Cuisine that harmoniously weaves cocoa into every dish. The menu includes delicious flame grilled Cacao Marinated Red Snapper and King Crab Verrine with cacao guacamole.
Chocolate Classes for Adults --Unique only to the Rabot Estate, the Tree-to-Bar Experience is an exclusive opportunity for guests to create their own chocolate. Guests can take part in the cocoa harvest, learn about the production of chocolate, and make their own chocolate bars and truffles. The tour includes all the stages from the seedling nursery to the fermenting room. A full day program for guests is only US $150 and a three-hour short version for visitors is a mere $125.
Green Initiatives and Sustainability -The Hotel Chocolat honors chocolate based on the company’s deep brand philosophy of originality, authenticity and its ambitious Engaged Ethics program. The estate’s social responsibility distinguishes it among the world’s chocolatiers by providing technical practices to its cocoa communities in both Saint Lucia and Ghana. Both the hotel and restaurant's green practices include the harvesting of rainwater instead of bottled (plastic water bottles are not allowed) and sourcing sustainable goods and ingredients from island suppliers. Solar energy is used to heat showers and highlight the landscaped grounds.
For honeymooners, the hotel offers an attractive Romance and Rest package that includes delectable meals, champagne, Cocoa Bellini's, Full Cacao Body Massage for two...and much more.
There are great Island Activities that can be arranged with the concierge outside of the estate as well, such as:
-Deep Sea Fishing
-Kayaking
-Rainforest Hikes
-Whale Watching
-Ziplining
-Sailing
-Scuba Diving
There are a total of 14 Rooms at the resort - 6 Cottages and 8 Villas (Villas open on July 1, 2011) all offering luxury accommodations. All rooms include:
-Lush Pillow top King & Queen Beds
-Ren Toiletries From London
-Safety deposit box
-Plush Terry Robes
-Hair Dryer
-Vanity Kits
-Sewing kits
-iPod Docks Available pre-loaded with play lists inspired by the Estate Concierge
-Cabinets with Freshly Ground Coffee
-Jing Tea Bags
-Bottles of Prosecco Champagne and Still Wines
-Piton Beer
-Tuck Box
-Freshly made estate Chocolate Treats
-Coffee Maker in room
The hotel is centered around nature and the Rabot estate. It's a barefoot luxury place & while there is a beautiful infinity pool, if guests want to play on a beach, it can be arranged as well. With two unique bars & the Cocoa Spa centered around, what else? Chocolate. You are sure to have a memorable experience of a lifetime!
Rooms start at only US $280/per night with many options available to customize your perfect holiday! Request a quote via email to take advantage of the Incredible Exclusive Launch Offer* – 20% off (valid for stays between 28 February and 30th June 2011)
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