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Jade Mountain, St Lucia Resort Sanctuaries

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

St Lucia

JADE MOUNTAIN is St. Lucia’s only resort property with the iconic view of both the Piti and Gros Piton mountains floating upon the Caribbean Sea. The location of the property is unsurpassed, rising majestically above the private estate of ANSE CHASTANET with 600 lush tropical acres bordering two soft, sand Caribbean beaches with pristine coral reefs just off shore. Part of the estate is the historical plantation of Anse Mamin and Emerald Estate where the resort grows its own organic produce.

Rising majestically above the 600 acre beach front resort of Anse Chastanet, Jade Mountain is a cornucopia of organic architecture celebrating St Lucia’s stunning scenic beauty.

Architect owner Nick Troubetzkoy has expanded upon his philosophy of building in harmony with Caribbean nature in his creation of Jade Mountain. The bold architectural design – individual bridges leading to exceptional infinity pool sanctuaries and rugged stoned-faced columns reaching towards the sky – makes Jade Mountain one of the Caribbean’s most mesmerizing resort experiences.

Expect grand sweeping spaces where bedroom, living area and an extravagant private infinity pool glide into one another to form extraordinary platforms floating out into nature. With the fourth wall entirely absent, Jade Mountain’s sanctuaries are stage-like settings from which to embrace the full glory of St Lucia’s Pitons World Heritage Site, and of course, the eternal Caribbean Sea.

Wrapped around an infinity pool with a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors, the Jade Mountain Club caters exclusively to resident guests, celebrating James Beard Award winner, Chef Allen Susser’s “Jade Cuisine.” Hovering in space above the Jade Mountain Club is the Celestial Terrace, perfect for sunset cocktails or star-gazing.

A wide range of spa services can be enjoyed in the privacy of the Jade Mountain sanctuaries or at Kai en Ciel, Jade Mountain’s boutique spa and fitness studio.

The Jade Mountain sanctuaries are deliberately techno-free; there are no telephones, radio or television. Internet access is available at reception for those who simply cannot let go of the outside world as the resort encourages you to! The resort major domos and a dedicated resort team ensure outstanding service around the clock.

Enjoy the exclusivity and privacy of Jade Mountain with all of Anse Chastanet’s restaurants, bars, boutiques, art gallery, spa, scuba, bike and watersports facilities as well as 2 soft sand beaches available to Jade Mountain guests at all times.

Telluride Mountain Village Vacation

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Summer in Telluride is so incredible that some folks don’t even associate Telluride with winter or steep slopes of fresh powder. Instead, they think of our quaint, mountainous town as the backdrop to world famous art and music festivals, a palette of wildflowers, a playground of trails and wilderness and the make-you-feel-like-a-kid-again feeling from seeing rainbows over the valley floor. Summer is a beautiful time of year here, and the array of activities is as endless as your imagination.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS During the summer in our tiny town you can taste fabulous wines, dance to bluegrass, rock to blues, stretch into downward dog position, peruse art, watch world-class movies and documentaries, and – oh, you get the idea. There is never a shortage of arts, music or cultural activities during the summer in Telluride.

Beginning with MountainFilm over Memorial Day weekend, the summer festivals continue with Telluride Jazz Celebration, Wild West Fest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Telluride Wine Festival, Telluride Plein Air Celebration, Telluride Yoga Festival, Nothing Festival, Mountain Village Music Festival, Telluride Chamber Music Festival, Telluride Festival of the Arts, Telluride Mushroom Festival, Telluride Film Festival and Blues & Brews Festival.