A Honeymoon in St Lucia at an exclusive resort in Soufriere, or an anniversary getaway, should be a surprise for one part of the couple. Romance isn’t dead, but it can be seriously wounded by giving away secrets. This is especially true when you choose a spectacular somewhat futuristic style resort like the Jade Mountain Resort.

The Jade Mountain Resort is high in the hills over looking the Twin Pitons and the Caribbean, in fact it is a two hour long and somewhat bumpy ride up and down the mountain from the small sleepy town of Soufriere, so many guests choose to arrive at Hewanorra and complete their journey by helicopter. There is however something more romantic taking the road, because you really feel you are going to the back of beyond, which to some extent you are.

Jade Mountain Resort isn’t just an exclusive resort in St Lucia, being there is an experience in itself. Technically it is actually an exclusive resort within the grounds of Anse Chastanet which is a luxurious resort in its own right anyway.

Its exclusivity is a good enough reason to choose it for your honeymoon in St Lucia, but you will need deep pockets if you do.

When you first set eyes on Jade Mountain Resort your initial reaction will probably be one of disbelief. It looks like a cross between a James Bond Villain’s futuristic and almost malevolent looking eyrie. It is stark, it looks somehow almost unfinished, and yet it could be just about something from the Stone Age.

As a building it is completely open on the side, almost like a dolls house when you pull open the front. What this means is views, views, and more views, because you are effectively sleeping in the open, and when you open your eyes, then you have this totally incredible dramatic views of the Twin Pitons. In fact the views are so amazing you will have to drag yourself away, whether you are sitting in a chair gazing in awe, or swimming in your private infinity pool.

Your open sided room has different areas for sleeping, sitting out, and eating, and all are in fact called Sanctuaries, and that effectively is what they are!!  Each Sanctuary is unique in its design, and according to the name, the size of the accommodation just gets bigger, and more expensive, with the largest called Sun, and the others Moon, Star, and Sky.

Local woods have been extensively used, and the bathrooms are out of this world complete with whirlpool tubs for two.

You couldn’t choose anywhere bettr for your honeymoon in St Lucia than the Jade Mountain Resort.

Guests at this exclusive resort can dine at Anse Chastanet, and in fact they can use all of the resort’s facilities, but if this is a honeymoon or anniversary, who needs the company. The Jade Mountain Resort has its own restaurant the Jade Mountain Club, which serves all meals including afternoon tea, and then there is the Celestial Terrace, one floor above, both with the same mind numbing views of the Pitons.

Jade Mountain Resort is just a wonderful escape, probably enough for three or four days to start your honeymoon in St Lucia, but for a total battery recharge in the most spectacular surroundings, there are few places anywhere to beat it.