What were Caribbean hotels like before the trade winds were replaced by blasts of air conditioning, when morning exercise was a walk on the beach and not water aerobics, and when you sat watching the sunset instead of cable TV? You can still find out at the Anse Chastanet Resort on the unspoiled southwestern Caribbean coast of St. Lucia.

The 500-acre site is a lush garden of tropical foliage bordering two of the island's best beaches, where soft silver sands dip into the clear blue waters of the Caribbean. St. Lucia's trademark green peaks-the Gros and Petit Pitons-make for a dramatic backdrop.

While the sensuous seclusion of the rooms there provide some guests with a perfect excuse for lazing away the day on their balcony, others head out for exciting and enchanting world-class scuba and snorkeling trips, (there is a dive shop on premise, with spectacular beach dives) tennis, or a nature walk among the ruins of a colonial plantation on the property. There's also a casual beachside bar, and a hillside terrace where breakfast, dinner, and afternoon tea are served. Twice a week guests enjoy evening barbecues on the beach, and every night, there's music by local entertainers.

For those who need more relaxation, Kai Belte, which means "House of Beauty" in the local language of patois, is the latest addition to Anse Chastanet's facilities. Professionally trained therapists using only quality products offer a variety of body and beauty treatments, including massage therapy, deep tissue massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, facials, paraffin treatments, waxing, pedicure and manicure and even hair braiding. Massage and aromatherapy treatments can be done at Kai Belte or in the privacy of the guest rooms. Kai Belte also offers a couples massage course, especially popular with honeymooners eager to learn yet another way to spoil each other.

Anse Chastanet truly is a resort where exquisite indulgence meets your every desire in the most unspoiled and exotic setting imaginable. Be prepared to be enchanted!

$2,000 - $6,000 per couple for a 7-night escape. (Air Additional)