St. Lucia Villa Rental - Fly in from France

St Lucia is becoming more popular as shown by the increased number of airlines flying to St Lucia than a few years ago. The latest is Air France which as of December 11, 2011 and on a year round basis, entered into a code share agreement with Air Antilles.

This will allow passengers smooth transit from Fort de France in Martinique to Saint Lucia’s George Charles airport (SLU). Forty-eight airline seats are available three times weekly (Wed, Fri, Sun) from Orly Airport in Paris to Fort de France and on to Saint Lucia. French travelers will now be able to easily cross to St Lucia after years of wondering what lay across that short span of water. So by flying over they can sample St Lucia’s delights including the annual Jazz Festival and street parties including the Gros Islet.

Akasha welcomes all nationalities and hopes to welcome french guests to come and enjoy the super facilities it offers – there is nothing like it on the island. Thankfully all that hostility between the French and British finished hundreds of years ago in the Caribbean.

In addition, the French airline Air Caraibes increased their services to four flights for winter 2011-2012 from Orly to Saint Lucia, with smooth transit arrangement in Fort De France. In both instances, the luggage is checked through directly to Saint Lucia.

So, Bonjour, Accueil and Au revoir mon ami, are some of the words we hope we hear in the villa in the near future. When you stay at St Lucia’s most luxurious villa our on-site team may just use break into french. No matter what language you speak a warm welcome along with sunshine awaits your St Lucia Vacation.

Looking for adventurous - Des Cartiers Rainforest is popular place to enjoy adventurous hiking and trailing on this tropical island. Mahaut, is most hidden lush rainforest of St. Lucia.

Take six mile drive inland from the east coast main highway and you can expect to see the rare Parrot (Jacquot) in St Lucia. Experience trekking in the rainforest and see the beautiful lush flora. You can also explore some of Saint Lucia’s widespread wildlife on a two-kilometer track. The experience of a botanical paradise is well worth it when in St. Lucia.

Mahaut is St. Lucia’s most concealed abundant rainforest. This is along a two hour well marked track that runs along Canelles River that ultimately leads to the ranger station. Using the secondary road to reach this destination means you have to drive around nine kilometers. Admission charges are very low just $10US Dollars. Half price for kids. This forest is open from 8:30am to 2pm.

Edmund Forest Reserve is another interesting rainforest to include in your adventure. Takes three and a half hour drive to reach the heart of the tropical island at Edmund Forest Reserve. Here you get opportunity to see some of the best gift of nature such as orchids, bromeliads, lianas, mushrooms and many others plants. Continue westward and you will get a wonderful view of Mt Gimie, this is highest peak in Saint Lucia. This forest is sprawling over 19, 000 acres of valleys and mountains and is a home for many rare and exotic plants and flowers.

If you fancy an easier way to see Mount Gimie then just trek all the way up to the look out level at Akasha and look southwards and there it is. So even if you are not too adventurous you can still see it – from a distance.

While you are at the look out level why not enjoy a glass of wine. If you been on the adventure tour and vacationing at St Lucia’s best villa rental Akasha, we think you have earned it.

Don’t forget that as part of our inclusive deals your meals are included so on your return you do not need to worry about getting the cook book out.

The line up for the annual Jazz Festival has been announced and it promises to be another winner.  Star billing goes to Lionel Richie on the Sunday evening at Pigeon Island.

Other stars in the line up include, so far;

• Hugh Masekela, again on Sunday at Pigeon Island
• Kirk Franklin, Keri Hilson  and Alison Marquis Nonet on Saturday again at Pigeon Island
• Gipsy Kings and Ziggy Marley on Friday night again at Pigeon Island
• Joshua Redman, Ronald “Boo” Hinkson, Mario Canonge and Luther François at the Gaiety on the Wednesday and Thursday nights

We expect this line up will be added to in the coming months.

For those of you who do not recall Lionel Richie co-wrote  ”We are the World” with Michael Jackson back in 1985.  Music to move the world and in May the man will be moving St Lucia. Get your tickets before they sell out.  If you want hear something to move you then follow these links to hear this wonder tune which sold over 20million copies.

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It was awarded numerous honors—including three Grammy Award, one American Music Award and a People’s Choice Award.  If only for this achievement its worth coming to see St Lucia to see this legend.

If you book Akasha, St Lucia’s best villa rental for your vacation and to indulge in this music fest don’t forget the villa is only a 5 minute drive from Pigeon Island, where all the main artists will be performing.  When you sit in the audience you can see Akasha on the hill behind the main stage

The event has also signed a deal with Digicel who will be the main sponsors for the next three years.  The year of the Dragon has certainly got of to great start! So book your St Lucia Vacation the Akasha way and get to enjoy this music fest on your doorstep.

St Lucia has so much more than just beaches and sunshine – its where so many people want to vacation or move to.  Think about all that sunshine and constant vitamin D – no winter syndrome here.

Living Abroad approached Akasha last year and asked if we would be happy to feature in their magazine – as ever we are always happy to be featured in quality publications. Check out the magazine on Page 51.

So if you have ever dreamed about vacationing or living in paradise then this publication is for you.

Here, in St Lucia you can enjoy the rain forest, mountains, volcano and waterfalls – plus your normal paradise features like clear blue sea, golden sunsets and sunshine every day.  Oh don’t forget the local wildlife – truly amazing.

Here the climate is so good anyone can grow everything, mother nature gives it all to you on a plate.  No wonder the Arawak tribes came here.

So as you can see your Caribbean vacation in St Lucia can lead to a new way of life – what you might find in paradise.

Just announced that State-owned Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL),  is moving to widen its airlift influence on Caricom travel when it launches a daily service to St Lucia out of Port of Spain in two weeks.

This is great as this is a direct flight and will therefore mean no flying to Barbados to switch flights.  The flights are scheduled to start from Friday February 10, will be operated by the airline’s new state-of-the-art ATR-72-600 turbo prop aircraft with a 68-seat capacity.

The flight will depart Piarco International at 1.45 pm arriving at the George F Charles airport in Castries at 2.50 pm.

Following a half-hour turnaround, the return flight (BW 435) will depart St Lucia at 3.25 pm arriving in Trinidad at 4.30 pm.

Now that’s what you call a win for all concerned.  So now folks from Trinidad will find it easier to come on vacation in St Lucia and of course St Lucian folk get to visit their friends for the weekend without wasting time in the terminal in Barbados.  What is not clear is what the fares will be but lets hope that they are reasonable.

For guests from further a field this means that they can now enjoy more of the Caribbean as it improves their ability to move around when they visit the Caribbean – many tourists like to visit more than one location on their vacation.

Akasha in St Lucia has teamed up with FACE to face – Day Spa to offer its guests the very best of Spa treatments in the villa.  The treatments and consultation will be delivered by St Lucia’s most renowned Spa Treatment specialist.  In fact the owner of FACE is a consultant to many of the leading resorts in St Lucia and the UK.

F.A.C.E. to face Day Spa is situated in the heart of Rodney Bay Marina, Saint Lucia.
Tracey Farrin, the owner, is a independent consultant with over 26 years experience in the spa and well being industry.  Tracey has the expertise and vast knowledge to enable you to trust that the treatment will be first class.

The variety of what treatments you can enjoy goes from a Full Body Scrub to The Reef Wrap to Waxing to a Foot Massage – so you name it, Tracy, and her team can handle it.  You just need to chill.

Akasha lets you book any treatment before arrival, you can enjoy the treatment in the privacy of the villa, any of its terraces or by the pool side.  You can get a flavor of what it might be like if you watch the video on our home page.  Now that’s what you call chilling Caribbean style.  So when you Rent a Villa in St Lucia your in safe hands at Akasha.  Feel free to include these Spa treatments as part of your inclusive holiday in St Lucia – Akasha style.

Honeymoons are big investment, emotionally and financially.  It is however there to be enjoyed and a time that you will want to remember  and recall to your friends, family including grandchildren.

At a time when most people are looking to get the most for their buck we have put together a few suggestions of how you can maximize your investment in your honeymoon.

1  Compare prices for your honeymoon destination

As you would to book a flight or buy a new car, go to the Internet to compare prices. Stick to the websites that afford you the ability to compare rates for traveling to your honeymoon destination. There are a myriad of them out there. If you are looking for an all inclusive then make sure you included everything. Take a look at the villa websites – you would be surprised at how reasonable they can be.  Just imagine the space and privacy you get.

2 Travel in the off-season

4 Become a travel agent – or get your wedding planner to be one

You might laugh at this; a travel agent seems so 20th century. The Internet can turn anyone into a travel agent. Professionals with the training and skills can find the gem of a hotel or villa.  If you feel like you want to explore all your possibilities, spend time on the internet it’s easy.

Whether you take the most lavish honeymoon possible or opt for a cost-friendly alternative, remember that a honeymoon is not a destination or a splurge. It’s a time to cherish each others company.  Do that and your new life as a married couple will be off to a great and profitable start. Villa rental offers you this chance.

Akasha offers honeymoon packages for those who want luxury, privacy and service.  Make your romantic honeymoon at St Lucia Rentals memorable,  All honeymooners get free helicopter transfers to the villa.

Akasha St Lucia’s most luxurious villa is pleased to see Le Sport re-open after a major refit.  As a family we first visited Le Sport over ten years ago.  It was these visits that persuaded us to buy land and build a villa in St Lucia.

Our villa over looks the resort and we have watched the works unfold over the last few months.  Akasha is pleased that Le Sport is investing in improving the resort and thereby the quality of what is on offer to visitors to St Lucia.  This will surely help the economy of St Lucia.

The extensive renovation will unveil significant updates to the resort’s public spaces and dining venues, a new infinity-edge swimming pool and boardwalk, and an expanded Watersports Center.

The resort tapped design firm International Design Concepts to shape a setting that relies as much on innovation as tradition. The renovation will transform the public areas into a stylish haven for socializing, fine dining, and relaxation, and also add on a Penthouse Suite to the current guestroom options.

“Our decision to renovate the property was motivated by requests for upgraded and expanded facilities from guests of the resort,” stated Craig Barnard, owner of The BodyHoliday. “We are fortunate to have a large percentage of repeat guests, and we are excited for them to experience the resort after the renovation is complete.”

For those who want more private space and more privacy then Akasha is the way to go.  Here you get an all inclusive option – breakfast and lunch is included in our rates, and you can also have dinner prepared for you.  Other options available at the villa include massages in the privacy of the villa.

Le Sport is a mere ten minute walk down the hill from St Lucia’s (if not the Caribbean) most luxurious villa rental.  The sand on the beach has also been replaced with white sand so now, more than ever, its worth the short walk down the hill (take a taxi back).  If you wish to spend a day at the resort then you can buy day passes – this gives you access to all its facilities and also includes lunch and or dinner.  Akasha certainly recommends at least one trip to Le Sport during your stay at the villa.  Don’t forget the beaches in St Lucia are public so everyone can access the beaches on the island.

Akasha offers something extraordinary for honeymooners and those looking for that special location for a wedding.

The Diamond Waterfall in St Lucia does not hide any diamonds and nor are there diamonds in St Lucia. So how did this waterfall become to be named “Diamond”?

Akasha believes this waterfall got its name from the French under the rule of King Louis XVI. The French had settled in Soufriere in the 16th century. Translated from French, the name was given because of the colourful sparkle of the waterfall, similar to how diamonds refract light into all different colours. The French were in those days ruling many parts of the Caribbean.

The water which falls over these rocks starts from a boiling sulphur spring at the top of the volcano. It then runs down the mountain slope, mixing with fresh water until it pours over a dark rock, 60 feet high, creating what we call the Diamond Waterfall, now one of St. Lucia’s most well-known and characteristic attractions.

The always-changing composition of fresh water to minerals creates the varying colour effect – diamond like. The minerals include sulphur, copper sulphate, magnesium, iron, manganese and calcium, all of which paint the rock face behind in a kaleidoscope of colours. These waters are alleged to have rejuvenation and healing properties, which is why the French constructed a series of mineral baths. These were used by the French soldiers and also by Josephine, the wife of the famous, Napoleon. So you could be bathing just like a queen at the springs when you come to visit St Lucia’s Best Villa Rental. So maybe we cant make you feel like a Queen we sure can make these baths part of your St Lucia Honeymoon when you book direct with the owner.

You can visit the wonderful falls and walk through 6 acres of unimaginably beautiful garden in which you find the falls. While St Lucia’s Best Villa Rental doesn’t run to 6 acres there is the National Park (more than 6 acres) right behind the villa where you can climb to the top and take in even more spectacular views than those available from our Luxury Villa Rental.

So if you fancy being pampered while you stay at the best all inclusive villa rental in St Lucia then Akasha is for you. Our on-site team meet, greet and organise your vacation. Just let us know what you want – a trip to the Diamond falls or any of the other places and consider it done, after all this is St Lucia’s Best Villa Rental.

The Caribbean is becoming even more popular with residents of America and over the last 5 years they are realizing what a great place St Lucia is for a vacation.

This is not only due to the great people of St Lucia, and the St Lucia Tourist Board doing a wonderful job but also as the result of an increase in the number of high quality accommodation becoming available in St Lucia.  Akasha is probably the best holiday villa rental added to the accommodation stock over this period. To enjoy the best Vacation Villa Rental available directly by owners then fly here.

Flying to St Lucia from the US has also become easier with more airlines starting routes and increasing frequency of flights to St Lucia.  The airlines which fly to St Lucia from the USA at this time of the year are;

• American Airlines, daily from Miami to Hewanorra (UVF) in Vieux Fort.  Miami has become more of a hub these days and has undergone a lot of upgrading.  We were impressed when we flew thru there this year.  There is plenty of on and off airport parking.
• American Eagle, twice a day from San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to George Charles Airport (SLU).  Best option for this route is to take an American Airline flight to San Juan as they interconnect their timetable (same company really).  Flying into SLU means your trip to your accommodation in the north of the island is a lot shorter.
• Delta from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on a daily basis plus another flight on Saturday and Sunday.  Delta come into UVF in Vieux Fort.
• Jet Blue from JFK in New York on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, again there are extra flights on Saturday and Sunday.  Jet Blue fly into UVF in the south.  So you can fly into JFK with any airline and then hop on to the Jet Blue flight.
• US Airways flies from Charlotte NC on a weekly basis – Saturday, into UVF in Vieux Fort.

For the current schedule you should take a look at the airline websites – see what deals you can get.  If you need assistance with finding and booking your flight then just get in contact with us and we will do all we can to help find the right flight for you.  We can help you find the right flight to create your perfect Villa Rental Vacation in the Caribbean when you book Akasha.

Guests, who book directly with the owners of the villa, are picked up at the airport by our Taxi Driver when they clear immigration so they do not need to worry about finding St Lucia’s Best Villa Rental.  For those who want to add further luxury to their Vacation at St Lucia’s Best Holiday Villa Rental our concierge service can arrange helicopter transfers from UVF airport to the north of the island.  This means your drive to Akasha is a mere 15 minutes.

If you are flying in on your own private jet then we suggest you fly into George Charles airport (SLU).   Please check that the runway is long enough to accommodate your plane as the runway at SLU is shorter than the one in UVF.  Again our driver will meet you after you clear immigration.

So when you book your vacation rental, Akasha is the perfect private villa accommodation available direct from the owners and is sure to make your Caribbean Vacation something to remember. Our all inclusive option is just the icing on the cake.

To try and help future guests at St Lucia’s most exclusive holiday villa, Akasha, we thought it might be helpful for UK guests to have some information of how to get to St Lucia.  The team in St Lucia are waiting to meet you at the airport.

St Lucia is becoming even more popular with the British and not so long ago British Airways recognised this and increased the number of flights to St Lucia from England. Virgin also fly from the UK and have been a big supporter of the tourism industry in St Lucia.

To check out the prices and schedules visit British Airways website  - easy to use.  Daily flight depart from Gatwick Airport.  Access to Gatwick could not be easier by road or by train from central London.

Virgin fly three times a week – on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday also from Gatwick.

Gatwick Express is a non-stop service between London Victoria Station (Central London) and London Gatwick Airport which runs every 15 minutes. The journey takes 30 minutes (35 minutes on Sunday).

The train is modern and comfortable, with air conditioning, spacious carriages, and drinks and refreshments being served in both Express Class and First Class. First Class passengers will also have the advantage of large, reclining seats with tables plus complimentary refreshments and newspapers.  Prices start from just £16.90 for a single ticket and £28.80 for an open return ticket. Tickets can be easily booked online at Gatwick Express.

If you are travelling from London Victoria station you can even track the status of your flight before boarding the train on the screens displaying Gatwick flight information, including the airline, flight number, departure time, terminal and the destination.  How helpful is that!  The rail terminal at the airport is located right below the South Terminal.

If you are coming by car then there is on site and off site parking.  Off site tends to be more reasonable with regular shuttles to the terminals.  Alternatively why not look for a local hotel or B&B and leave your car there for free – usually a good idea when you are catching an early morning flights and also if there are children travelling.  Its all part of your holiday so make it last and enjoy the journey.

Once you arrive in St Lucia and clear immigration our Taxi Driver will meet you and take you to the Best Holiday Villa Rental on the Island – Akasha.  During your journey north he will make a stop at local view point so you can begin to take in the beauty of the island – and perhaps sip on a cold local beer.  For those you have booked the helicopter transfer, you will be met by a representative from the firm and taken to the helicopter.  This is a really awesome way to start your stay at St Lucia’s most prestigious holiday villa rental.  On landing in the north of the island again our Taxi driver will meet you and take you on the short trip to Akasha.

Our team in the villa will have prepared the villa for your arrival and show you around when you get there.  All the luxury that are available will be shown to you.  During your stay at the villa you have the option to have the all inclusive meals, any combination of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner can be booked.  This will truly be your holiday in paradise.

Akasha, St Lucia’s premier Holiday Villa Rental is pleased learn that a new visitor attraction was opened recently, Our Planet Centre.

This is designed to engage visitors on environmental conservation in a fun, interactive way through the use of new wave technology.

The multi-million dollar Our Planet Centre will donate all proceeds to local environmental projects, which is great news. Our Planet features the largest mirror-sphere in the world, producing a giant kaleidoscopic display for video screening; a hologram recorded specifically for St. Lucia by Prince Charles; multiple touch screen displays; a simulation hurricane room; as well as a “NASA Room” designed specifically by the NASA team to stream weather information. This is certainly the state of the art stuff, just like your Holiday Villa Rental – Akasha.

Guests who visit this attraction will learn about the island of Saint Lucia, the endangered species of St. Lucia and even the wonder of viewing the never-before-seen Castries harbor through a snowstorm with the use of snow machines. Sounds like fun.

The attraction is funded primarily by the German Government with support from other corporations including Marks & Spencer, Hilton Group of Hotels, and the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA). Our Planet Centre is located at La Place Carenage in the Castries harbor.

This is a short drive – about 20 minutes from Akasha one of the Caribbean most impressive Holiday Villa Rental available directly from the owner. Like the Rental Villa this attraction is high tech and adds to the St Lucia product by raising the bar offering visitors another experience.

So when you are booking a Holiday Villas and Akasha is your choice for Renting a Villa in St Lucia then we can arrange a trip to Our Planet Centre and combine it with a Duty Free shop – education and shopping therapy what a Luxury Villa Holiday. Combine this with our all inclusive options then Akasha should be your Holiday Villas for Rent.

Akasha not only boasts many features but it can also now boast the fact that the hill behind the villa is a National Park and actually owned by the St Lucia National Trust. This means no one can build on this land and that it is accessible to members of the public.

Mr. Christopher Lutz of Cambridge, Massachusetts donated the property called Morne Pavillon located at Cap Estate to the Saint Lucia National Trust to be held in perpetuity as a nature reserve. The donation was facilitated by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Government of Saint Lucia. In donating this 9.38 hectare property, Mr. Lutz reiterated his concerns over the rapid loss of green space in the north of Saint Lucia and requested the Trust to declare the property inalienable under Section 10 of the Saint Lucia National Trust Act Chapter 6.02 of the revised Laws of Saint Lucia, which Council did on July 21st, 2010.

From this land you get super views of Martinique and St Lucia. At the top you can walk around an old fort which was used once by the English during the continuing wars with the French over the islands in the Caribbean. The entrance to the park is a short walk from the villa, a mere 5 minutes. You can trek up to the top – you wont be disappointed with the views. Not many people know that this is the best view in the north of St Lucia. The views from Akasha, St Lucia’s Best Villa Rental are almost as good.

Its not as high as the Pitons nor does it take as long to hike up – use it as a warm up for the Piton.

So when you come to stay at St Lucia’s most luxurious rental villa this park is a super short hike which most of us can manage. Akasha can organize your hike to the Pitons as well as many other activities.

Akasha has again hit the headlines in another designer magazine, this time in the San Diego Home and Living Magazine as part of their Interior Design Section.

The author is a lady by the name of Lori Smith, she writes about high end villa across the globe. Included in her article are the spectacular pictures featured on our website.

Come to Akasha and check out the luxurious living style that could be yours while you are on vacation – you won’t be disappointed with what you get. A recent guest said – its exactly what’s on the website, no photo shopping here.

As a guest you can have the all inclusive option – breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you like we can also quote you for including the wine and beer for your meals. All this plus the personal touch provided by our local team.

Our aim is to provide luxury, quality and service.

Akasha is pleased to hear that a new ferry service is set to start during October this year. L’Express Des Iles this week announced that the Jeans Ferry Service will begin on October 20, and will also offer weekend charters to Montserrat, Antigua, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Martin and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It already goes to Martinique.

This is great news for those who want to explore more of the islands – all of these islands are now in reach without the need to get on another airplane. So if you want to sample French culture in the Caribbean it just got more accessible from St Lucia. So now when you at St Lucia’s most exclusive villa rental offering inclusive options you too can explore more of the Caribbean.

Once the service is up and running if you stay at Akasha we can book your ferry as part of our concierge service – another first among all the villas on St Lucia. So this means even if you book, say 5 nights, at Akasha you can explore the other islands and have a greater Caribbean experience.

The service also means that you can fly into these other islands and combine it with a stay at Akasha – we will pick you up and drop you off at the ferry terminal as part of the service.

Akasha is St Lucia’s only Smart villa offering automated lighting, audio and video plus a dedicated home cinema for 9 people. All the luxury you could want.

The islands in the Caribbean are well known for their rum punches and St Lucia is no different. Here, in St Lucia, you will find Chairmen’s Reserve a super rum of which there is only a limited quantity produced every year. Now you can find this in the Spicy variety – a great addition to their family.

When you stay at Akasha, St Lucia’s Premier Villa Rental you can use the cocktail mixer to create a great rum punch. Here is the recipe;
Serves 10 to 12
3 cups orange juice – preferably freshly squeezed
3 cups pineapple juice – can variety is best
1 cup lime juice – available from our garden
a healthy pinch of cinnamon
a healthy pinch of nutmeg
6 generous shakes of angostura bitters
2 1/2 cups dark or light rum – Chairmen’s or the Spicy variety
grenadine syrup
1 1/4 cups simple syrup

In a large bowl or pitcher, mix together juices, spices, bitters and rum. Add grenadine syrup until the punch reaches the color of a flaming sunset, if in doubt about the colour take a look out of the kitchen window and match the colour of the sunset. Grenadine syrups differ in sweetness, so add the syrup after this point and taste along the way to make sure it’s to your taste.

Now if you are really adventurous you could serve this over crushed ice. Alternatively just leave in the fridge for a few hours and then serve over ice.

If you are not the Barman of the year why not ask Juliette to make this for you – she always adds her secret ingredients which she wont tells us but it gives the punch one hell of a kick!

The punch is best enjoyed by the pool at sunset time – heaven or paradise, chilling at its best.

When you are out and about in the bars around Rodney Bay Marina, just a few minutes drive away from St Lucia Best Villa Rental, feel free to ask for their version – they have their own personality, just like the barmen.

So when you stay at St Lucia’s Premier Villa Rental Akasha, you can either do it yourself or get our team to help out. All part of the all inclusive options that are available when you book direct with the owners.

For those who want the best experience in diving come to St Lucia and explore Superman’s Flight – a dramatic drift dive along the steep walls beneath St. Lucia’s Piton Mountains. This is like a cliff which falls away into unknown depths just off the shore where the world heritage Pitons are. If you are really adventurous you could try this as part of a night dive – scary or what.

For mere mortals there is always the opportunity to dive just along the beach from Akasha, St Lucia’s most luxurious villa rental. Every day you see the Sandals boat anchor just off the shore and holiday makers snorkeling below Akasha. On some nights Le Sport guests can be seen doing a night dive and it can be strange seeing lights in the dark water while you sip your glass of wine on the terraces. On other nights you will see local fishermen spear fishing at night. Usually jumping off a large rock which juts out of the water – all this free entertainment!

Whichever type of diving (or snorkeling) you prefer we can arrange it with a qualified diving school – make sure your bring your PADI certificate along. Our service includes pick up and drop off at the villa. Most of the diving schools set off from Rodney Bay Marina, a 5 minute drive from Akasha.

So stay at the most luxurious villa rental in St Lucia and dive until your heart is content. Here you will have the opportunity to go all inclusive as we can include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rates for diving can also be made available – just let us know what you want and we will do the leg work – another reason to stay at St Lucia’s Premier Villa rental.

St Lucia now has a track record of having a super Carnival during June and July. The preliminary events to find the superstars – e.g. Calypso Queen have already been launched.

The event will be officially launched with a grand event aimed at the entire family on Sunday June 5 at a venue to be announced shortly but some details have already been released.  For an early peep at the agenda take a look at St Lucia Carnival Events

St Lucia Carnival has a mixed bag of entertainment such as theatre, music and lots of dance parties with costume dancers and artists to show off their talent. There are various stage shows with small dramas and skits that keep the viewers glued to the venue. Games and music competitions of various Soca and calypso bands make the function more interesting to watch and attend.

You can catch all of the action from St Lucia’s most Luxury Villa Akasha. So when you have had all the fun you can take, come back to your piece of paradise and just chill out. Just listen to some of the typical music you will hear at the Carnival Steel Band.

Once at the villa you can soak in the infinity pool while the sunsets over the Caribbean and enjoy our inclusive breakfasts and lunches prepared by our Cook.

When you are ready to take in some more action then our friendly taxi driver is available to transport you back to where the action is still humming – at any time of the day or night.

Some of the major events will take place at the Beausejour sporting compound – only 15minutes away from Akasha St Lucia’s most exclusive luxury villa rental. The national carnival queen show will be on Saturday July 9 at the Cultural Centre, Junior Carnival Sunday July 10, Inter-commercial house July 14 at the NCC, Panorama Friday July 15 Beausejour, Calypso Finals Saturday July 16 also at Beausejour.

One major change this year is that of a shift of the Soca Monarch to carnival Sunday July 17 along with the King and Queen of the bands. Other events which will be within easy reach include the Piton Soca Starz with their semi-finals on June 3 and 10 and Finals on June 28th in Gros Islet.

St Lucia’s Most Luxurious Villa Featured in Decoist – Architecture and Design

Akasha is getting more recognition for its architecture and design by the Decosit – web magazine

Here is what the magazine had to say;

“Amazing rental villa in the Caribbean featuring exceptional panoramas”

“Astonishing views of the Caribbean Sea combined with a luxurious interior design makes this next villa an amazing place for a vacation. Located in St. Lucia, Caribbean, the Akasha Villa surprises its guests with its relaxed lifestyle but also steals your heart through the extraordinary combination of contemporary furniture and large, modern interiors.”

“Accentuated by the bright Caribbean sun, the villa’s exceptional design features floor to ceiling windows that offer an unobstructed panorama and an amazing pool for those special days when all you want to do is take it slow. You can rent it here. Enjoy the exterior terraces and then step inside the modern rooms to benefit from high-class technology and contemporary furniture and decorations.
The atmosphere can be changed according to your wishes with the help of blue LED lights that create a tranquil environment. The lounge, dining space and the fully equipped kitchen will have you feeling at home, while the mesmerising panoramas will show you what heaven looks like.”

To check out the article in full you can check out Decosit

Clearly they agree with us about this Luxury Villa Rental. Come and visit us for your vacation and you too can see in person the design, architecture and fittings when you rent this Luxury Villa Rental. So make your decision about how inclusive you want your vacation of a lifetime.

One of the regular questions that is asked in the Travel Cyberspace is – “what is All Inclusive” and should you chose that option?

All Inclusive is typically meant to be a vacation or holiday where you pay for everything before you leave home and not have to dip into your pocket for things like – a higher grade of wine in the restaurant or the sunset cruise when you arrive at your resort.   Then there is the question of “is Service Charge included in the All Inclusive rate”.   If it is included – how much of it actually goes to the staff who delivered you that great experience?

Akasha’s St Lucia’s most Luxurious Villa Rental has taken a different approach to All-Inclusive by offering its guests the option to be “Inclusive” as much as they like or not at all.  So how does this work?

Well we start with the initial position of offering our guests a Luxury Villa Rental so the starting standard is pretty high.   Then we offer guests the option to add to that any one or more of a host of options which guests can chose to ‘include or not’ in their vacation.

This way guests at Akasha St Lucia Luxury Villa Rental get to chose exactly what they would like to include in their vacation (and price) with us – so they do not have to pay for things they did not want nor do they have to pay for hidden extras when they get here. Take a look at what you can include as part of your All Inclusive vacation at Akasha St Lucia Luxury Villa Rental.  This we believe is a transparent way of conducting business with our guests so no nasty surprises when you get here.   We quote you a price for your personalized All-Inclusive vacation.

With regard to Service Charge – Akasha St Lucia Luxury Villa Rental leaves that entirely at the discretion of the guests who can reward our staff at the Villa if they wish, there is no preset amount either if guests do chose to give our host team a reward.   This way the whole amount goes directly to the team at the Villa and rightly so!

Being transparent is the way Akasha St Lucia Luxury Villa Rental likes to conduct business.