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May 1st, 2008

The Landings, St Lucia

Situated on 19 spectacular beachfront acres on Rodney Bay, near the northern tip of St Lucia in the West Indies, The Landings offers the ideal spot for an unforgettable, luxury island getaway.

Phase One of The Landings St Lucia, including 62 one-, two- and three-bedroom guest suites, entrance pavilion, RockResorts spa, fitness centre, pool, water sports centre, four-acre private yacht harbour, Viscount Lounge and The Yacht Haven restaurant, opened on 19th December 2007.

Phases Two, Three and Four will incorporate additional suites, pools, restaurants and a tennis court, and will be completed during 2008, 2009 and 2010. The resort will offer a total of 231 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, all featuring water views.

The Landings St Lucia is an exclusive waterfront residential development located on the most beautiful bay in St. Lucia. At this luxury resort, guests can pamper themselves in the lavish 7,000-square-foot RockResorts Spa®, sail in and out of the full-service private yacht harbour, relax on the 800-foot private beach or beside the resort’s pool, take an excursion to a superb snorkelling and diving site, or enjoy a drink by the pier and watch the sun set.

Amenities include a private harbour with 80 yacht moorings, helicopter access, Viscount Lounge overlooking the harbour, the seaside Yacht Haven restaurant and bar, fitness club, five-star salon and RockResorts spa, concierge services and a swimming pool. The Landings features water sports and beach services offering sailboats, kayaks, snorkelling equipment and more.

Guests entering the resort step into the airy, elegant five-storey grand pavilion, featuring a spectacular three-storey waterfall comprised of indigenous dark green andesite stone, and walls clad in coral rendering handmade by Guyanese artisans. Custom-made chandeliers of alabaster and coral highlight the grand staircase leading to the second floor RockResorts Spa. The lobby houses original locally-crafted art and a replica of the historic HMS Victory, the most famous ship in the history of the Royal Navy that is best known as Horatio Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in October 1805.

Landings exteriorThe Landings St Lucia is designed to make expert use of Rodney Bay’s natural harbour, with all rooms featuring breathtaking views of the idyllic beach, harbour, lagoon or channel.

There is a mix of 62 one-, two- and three-bedroom grand residence condominiums including five 2,300 square-foot three-bedroom Grand Suites. Each suite ranges in size from 900 to 2,300 square feet and features a fully equipped, high-end kitchen with premium-brand appliances, spacious living room, dining room, powder room, washing machine and dryer, bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, two balconies or a landscaped terrace. Many have four-poster beds in the master bedrooms, and most ground floor and top floor condos have heated, jetted plunge pools. All suites include air conditioning, satellite television and high-speed Internet connections.

Interior and exterior finishes reflect quality stone, porcelain ceramics, fine hardwoods and quality craftsmanship. Each suite is designed in either traditional or contemporary Caribbean style. Traditional suites blend European and Caribbean décor with Italian and local coral porcelain tile, kitchens highlighted with Tuscan-stone mosaics, traditional West Indian mahogany furniture, and antique and bamboo accents. Contemporary suites bring the freshness of the Caribbean indoors with aqua, teal and sky-blue accents, hand-rubbed paint finishes, and rattan and smoothly honed marble.

The Landings St Lucia offers The Yacht Haven restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as in-room dining. The menu reflects Caribbean and Mediterranean influences, and utilises the island’s seafood and fruit from local farmers and markets. Executive Chef Roland Czekelius’ culinary creations include regional and international favourites with a twist.

Landings lrGuests can also enjoy the Viscount Lounge, located in the arrival pavilion. The Viscount Lounge features premium wines and spirits, a Tapas menu and commanding views over the resort’s yacht basin. Plans for future development phases include a Sunset Bar and Restaurant located on a pier extension, as well as a gourmet restaurant and delicatessen, both to be located in the elegant four-storey pavilion.

With its ideal location, magnificent views, luxury accommodation, world-class amenities and variety of exciting activities, The Landings St Lucia is the perfect spot for an intimate destination wedding, family reunion or corporate retreat. The resort’s beach and landscaped gardens provide a picturesque backdrop for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and outdoor receptions. Upon completion of Phase Two in 2008, business meetings and corporate events will be held in the spacious 2,000 square-foot meeting room and 600 square-foot boardroom will feature state-of-the-art technology.

The 7,000 square-foot RockResorts Spa® at The Landings St Lucia features eight treatment rooms (including one couples room), several relaxation rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and a full-service salon.

At this exceptional spa, guests can pamper themselves with locally inspired body treatments and massages, workout in the fitness centre with free weights and exercise machines, or enjoy yoga and Pilates classes. Offering more than 40 spa treatments and three signature treatments, the spa blends traditional St Lucian culture with innovative techniques drawn from the global spa community. Each signature treatment invigorates and replenishes the skin through St Lucian spices including hints of Vanilla, Bay Leaf, Ginger, Cinnamon and Boise Band Bark. Traditional coal pots with local herbs, spices and fragrant botanicals are placed throughout the spa.

The resort is centred around an 80-slip private yacht harbour, which invites guests to take a water taxi from the main pavilion to their guest room. The four-acre state-of-the-art yacht harbour is exclusive to The Landings’ owners and guests and has been honoured with the coveted Bentley International Property Awards for Best Marina Development and Best Caribbean Development.

24-hour concierge service is available to arrange travel, sightseeing, activities and dining. The Landings St Lucia also offers private parking and high-speed wireless Internet in the pavilion.

Recreation abounds year-round in St Lucia. Activities at The Landings St Lucia include relaxing and swimming at the beach or the resort pool, and golf at the nearby St Lucian Golf and Country Club. St Lucia is famous for scuba diving, snorkelling, parasailing, deep sea fishing, sailing, jet skiing and other oceanic activities that can be chartered through The Landings’ Water Sports Concession.

In addition to St Lucia’s countless beautiful harbours and bays, the island features 19,000 acres of mountainous, tropical rainforest and 29 miles of trails, maintained in large part by organisations such as the St Lucia National Trust and the Department of Forestry. Travellers can explore the Piton Mountains and nearby Pigeon Island, as well as tour old plantations and botanical gardens. Biking is a popular way to enjoy the island and there are tour options for every level rider. Additionally, All Terrain Vehicle tours are available, which take guests through St Lucia’s lush countryside and banana plantations. Horseback riding, turtle and whale watching are also offered.

Special packages are available and introductory winter 2008 rates start at US$549 per night for a one-bedroom suite (room only, excluding tax).

The Landings St Lucia is twenty minutes by car from Vigie Airport, and The Landings can arrange guests with helicopter access from Hewanorra International Airport. The helicopter transfer takes approximately one hour and costs $120 one-way.


The Landings St Lucia
Rodney Bay
Castries, Saint Lucia
West Indies
Tel: +1 877 657 7625
www.landings.rockresorts.com RockResorts
Tel: 0800 731 8137
www.rockresorts.com


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