As we have said before 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 Jet Blue.
This summer, beginning June 28 through September 4, JetBlue will offer daily non-stop flights between New York’s JFK and St. Lucia’s Hewanorra Airport (UVF), making the island even more accessible for travelers flying from the Northeast.
So getting away from the daily grind just got easier.
Why not let us organise a helicopter transfer on your arrival to your luxury villa rental Akasha. This is just a 10 minute flight to the north of the island and then a short 15 minute drive to the villa. Otherwise, Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra Airport at Vieux Fort is located in the south of the island is about 1.5 hours drive.
We will meet you at either airport and take you safely in an air-conditioned vehicle right up to the front door. So no need to get stressed looking for the villa in a strange place. Once here let us arrange our taxi driver to transport you to your choice of restaurant, beach, shop or bar. So you can get away from that daily stress with out hiring a rental car.
The JetBlue flight departs New York at 8:29 a.m. each day and arrives in St. Lucia at 1:07 p.m.; and conversely departs St. Lucia at 2:10 p.m. to arrive back in New York at 7:12 p.m.
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 Government of Trinidad has announced that a Barbados company will be running a new ferry service across the Caribbean. Initially, the ferry will carry passengers, vehicles and goods from its base in Trinidad and Tobago to Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia and Barbados.
The company, Fast Caribbean Ltd has been selected to manage a regional ferry service scheduled to come on stream this year, They are based in Barbados so well known across the region. The service will will carry passengers, vehicles and goods from Trinidad and Tobago to St Lucia and other islands.
Apparently the operators plan to charter from owners Montrose Global a 112-metre wave piercing catamaran similar to those operating on the Trinidad and Tobago route. This promises to be a fun way to commute between island and takes the infrastructure in the region to the next level.
So from Port of Spain to Barbados will take approximately 12 hours suggest you pack some reading material and lots of sun tan lotion. The wind can give you a tan as well as that great sunshine – so protection is advised.
This means in the future when you book a holiday at Akasha you can take a short break in Trinidad as well. As part of our service to guests we will offer to purchase tickets for you from St Lucia, all part of our service when you book a holiday in St Lucia and stay at Akasha.
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.
The Daily Telegraph in UK published an article about why you should head to St Lucia for your holiday. Below we quote the reasons they feel this is a must visit place.
“For the scenery as much as to flop on the beach. Much of St Lucia is mountainous and covered in a blanket of thick rainforest, and the south-west corner has arguably the most arresting sight in the whole Caribbean: of the green and precipitous volcanic cones of the Petit Piton and Gros Piton rising out of a blue ocean. That is not to say that St Lucia doesn’t have some lovely beaches – they are golden in the north, and mostly silvery in the volcanic south. It’s just that they are rather outshone by the island’s other natural assets.
St Lucia is also as good a choice as anywhere in the Caribbean for secluded, upmarket, romantic places to stay. Your hotel room might have an outdoor garden shower, a private plunge pool, a hammock for two on its balcony, and a view of the thrusting Pitons. Nature and fertility will be all around you.
Several hotels have featured prominently in the US and, more recently, UK versions of The Bachelor television series, and wherever you go, you trip over wedding ceremonies and loved-up honeymooning couples. That said, a week on St Lucia doesn’t have to be all about candlelit meals for two every night. There are also good family-oriented hotels, and you can party the night away in Rodney Bay Village, the island’s only resort.
Though St Lucia was badly hit by Hurricane Tomas in late October 2010 and you can still see the effects of the storm in roadside landslips, from a visitors’ point of view everything is back to normal.”
We are grateful to The Telegraph for being so factually correct. Its worth noting that Le Sport, which is located just below Akasha has imported white sand for the beach and it looks stunning so you can get a white beach here in St Lucia. So there are many reasons to visit St Lucia for your holiday.
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.
The yearly ARC race starts on the 20th November this year and after the crew endure some grueling conditions they will hit the calmer Caribbean sea and pass the finishing line just north of Akasha.
This annual transatlantic rally starting each November in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, has now become the most popular way to cross the Atlantic. The largest transocean sailing event in the world, every year the ARC brings together over 200 yachts from all over the world. The Caribbean destination is Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia, one of the most beautiful islands in the Lesser Antilles. The 2700 nautical mile passage on the NE tradewind route takes on average between 14 and 21 days.
The crews will then dock in Rodney Bay Marina. A full programme of social activities, safety seminars and demonstrations will be organised by World Cruising Club in Las Palmas prior to the start, and after the finish in St.Lucia.
We invite all racers and observers of the race to finish this race in style and spend a few days at Akasha – at a special rate. With this St Lucia vacation you will be able kick those crocs off, take a dip in the cool pool, watch your favorite movie while Juliette cooks her special local dishes for you.
Drop us an email by filling in the Contact form to learn more about our special prices for ARC participants.
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A St Lucia Vacation can include bird watching and its not just for the ornithologists or Twitchers.
During the summer months, seabirds from Africa migrate across the Atlantic to the Maria Islands at the southern tip of St. Lucia to nest and breed.
Maria Islands (major and minor) are a great place for an up-close bird watching experience. The rocky shores of the island can be reached in a fishing boat. Birds will fly all around you – so many of them that even the widest camera lens will not capture a fraction of them. You might be tempted to stare up in awe with your mouth hanging open, but this is not advised. Watch out for the endless bird-dropping missiles from the sky!
A guide is recommended as they can show you many interesting things along the way, including the St. Lucia Ground Lizard which is endangered. These islands of St. Lucia are also home to the rarest snake in the world! It’s called the Kouwes, or St. Lucia Racer (and yes, it’s fast).
The island has cacti, as the island is so hot and rocky. The volcanic rock beneath your feet which is black, sucks up the heat from the sun like a frying pan.
For non regular bird watchers wherever you go you will see many of local birds everywhere, including parrots (known locally as the Jacquot Parrot) in the rain forest, play golf and you will see many of the local variety of birds such as St Lucia Pewee.
When you book your vacation in St Lucia and stay at Akasha you have a nature park right behind the villa. So bring your binoculars or if you forget them we have some at the villa so that you can enjoy these birds in paradise close up.
Saint Lucia nominated for the “World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination” Nerdin St. Rose, VP, Marketing & Sales, Saint Lucia Tourist Board and Graham Cookie, President & Founder, World Travel Awards
St Lucia does it again – it won the award of the leading Honeymoon Destination in the Caribbean at the prestigious America’s Travel awards ceremony. A press release by the Tourist Board was issued.
Saint Lucia accepted the award for “Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination” at the 2011 Caribbean & The America’s Awards Ceremony on October 19th, travel and tourism’s biggest night of the year. This is Saint Lucia’s ninth win since 2002. Hosted in Montego Bay, Jamaica at Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island, the event, now in its 18th year, was established for the purpose of recognizing and celebrating achievements in all areas of the world’s travel and tourism industry. As the winner of this regional award, Saint Lucia is also nominated for the “World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination,” to be announced at the World Travel Awards 2011 Grand Final in Doha, Qatar in December.
“We are thrilled to be accepting this award for St Lucia” said Nerdin St Rose, St Lucia Tourist Board VP of Sales and Marketing. ”We have worked hard to maintain our leadership position as the most romantic destination in the Caribbean and 2012 is poised additional growth”.
For those looking for luxury, paradise and service then Akasha offers you the honeymoon of a lifetime and a Caribbean Vacation like no other. You can make it all inclusive or just the run of the mill luxury, either way you know where to come for the honeymoon that you will not forget.
Our honeymoon offering, like the wedding package is bespoke – you can chose from massages, zip lining, diving, romantic cruises and much more. One thing you can be sure of is that it will be what you want and not what the crowd ordered.
Akasha Luxury Villa Rental is pleased that honeymoons like St Lucia Vacations are getting the recognition they deserve.
St Lucia vacations recently got better – if that was possible. Not only can you enjoy all that this paradise offers but you now can get to another super island – Mustique.
The Mustique Company launched a nonstop 25-minute flight between St. Lucia’s Hewanorra Airport and Mustique in July. The new flights are expected to improve access to Mustique from key U.S. gateways. The 18-passenger flights depart daily on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and complement existing flights between Barbados and Mustique, which operate twice daily, seven days a week.
If you want to take advantage of this opening up of the Caribbean area then we can book the flights for you when you decide to make Akasha part of your St Lucia vacation.
The Caribbean tourist market needs more initiatives like this to expand the total tourist market and this will help each island grow, create new jobs for the local communities and show the world what it has to offer.
Many of us who live in St Lucia know this is like paradise on earth and want to preserve it. So we need to make sure that we educate tourist to take nothing but happy memories and leave nothing but footprints in the sand. That way, future generations can enjoy and see what we have seen.
If like me you’re a soccer fan, you’ve been following the World Cup qualifying games, you will have seen some interesting countries crop up in the rounds.
St Lucia first tried to qualify for the world cup in 1994, however they were ousted by St Vincent and the Grenadines during 1992.
Recently we have tried again to qualify for the 2014 World Cup which will be held in Brazil. Saint Lucia played Aruba in the first qualifying round – losing the first leg 4–2 in Aruba. The return leg in Saint Lucia ended in a 4–2 victory after 90 minutes, sending the tie into extra time, and then to penalty kicks. Saint Lucia won the shoot-out 5–4 and advanced to the main draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
We qualified into group D, with other countries; Canada, St Kitts and Nevis and Puerto Rico.
Unfortunately the hopes of raising the gold World Cup in St Lucia were cut short by Canada. The national side lost to the Canadians 4-1 on September 2nd 2011, knocking them out of the competition.
Maybe next time St Lucia can make it further into the competition, the next world cup after Brazil will be held in Russia in 2018.
Stay tuned for more St Lucia football news, and don’t forget to check out our St Lucia Rentals for when you visit St Lucia!
The St. Lucia Tourist Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has announced changes which will greatly improve and support yachting for private and charter yachts wishing to cruise St. Lucian waters as well as those wishing to conduct yachting business in the country. Some of the changes include the following:
- Yachtsmen will now be permitted to stay in St. Lucia waters for 6 months
- Yachts with owners temporarily on island will be allowed to remain in the state free of duties and taxes for up to 3 years, after which they will become payable on current value
- 100% waiver of import duty and tax on yachts imported into Saint Lucia
- 100% waiver on income tax from operations for the first 5 years for local charter companies with a minimum of 1 captain and 3 crew members, and has a fleet of 3 or more power or sailing vessels
- Approval has been given for the formation of a Yachting Committee, that falls under the purview of the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation and will incorporate all relevant institutions that function to regulate the yachting sector in St. Lucia
- 100% waiver of import duty and consumption tax on boat safety equipment and watercraft activity equipment, which includes sport fishing, SCUBA diving, kite surfing and other water sports, subject to verification of the Bill of Quantities by the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation for 5 years from date of cabinet conclusion
- 100% waiver of import duty and consumption tax on all equipment and materials imported or purchased locally for use in the establishment of infrastructure to service yachts over period of 5 years, subject to verification and approval of the Bill of Quantities by the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation
- The Government of Saint Lucia has waived the visa requirements for Russian and Australian nationals so that Russian and Australian nationals no longer require visas to enter Saint Lucia
Sailing in the Caribbean is one of life’s pleasures and enjoyed by many – young and old. Here the pirates may have long gone but their stories live on. Visit Pigeon Island and you will see what we mean. This national park is only seven minutes away from your villa when you stay at St Lucia’s best villa rental.
Akasha is a great supporter of the yachting industry and the sailors who visit these shores. Every year you can watch all of the competitors in the ARC race sail around the north of the island and into Rodney Bay. Its a great site.
Its interesting to note the architect of the villa sailed in the ARC race to view the plot so he could visualize the setting for himself – we think he didn’t believe us when we told him what a great location it was. It didn’t take long for him to realize what a gem it was. It inspired him to create the most exclusive villa rental in St Lucia.
St Lucia is slowly gaining a reputation for smart and savvy investors. If you are in the market for a luxury second home in paradise then why not consider St Lucia.
Andrew Strauss, the England cricket captain is the latest to open his wallet according to media reports. In the Daily Telegraph he is quoted as saying ” I could have gone for Barbados, it is certainly an island I love. But St Lucia is more unspoilt and offers greater privacy. I want somewhere I can go and relax in peace with my family.” He goes on to say “The setting could hardly be better, while the people are among the friendliest in the Caribbean. I simply want a place where I can chill with my family from time to time. This secluded corner of St Lucia seemed the perfect place to do that.”
The Daily telegraph reports – The days when the St Lucia sector was dominated by three-star resorts, with little to offer high-rollers, are firmly in the past. Remember there are no bars on non-residents buying property in St Lucia, but you will need to budget for the cost of an Alien’s Landholding Licence, at approximately £1,500 or 2250US$.
The St Lucia government is actively encouraging investors and there is currently no VAT or capital gains tax on the island. Make sure you get up-to-date tax advice before signing on the dotted line.
If you are looking for a ready made luxury villa then why not consider Akasha – the most luxurious villa on the island. It has caught the imagination of many celebrities, including Justin Bieber, who have vacationed there. You could rent it to the stars when you are not in residence, how cool is to have stars vacation in your home.
So if you want to invest in the Caribbean and Barbados in not for you then St Lucia might be perfect for you.
The villa offers more than any other villa or resort especially for those who want privacy and be away from the crowds.
A Perfect Honeymoon is something that requires planning – not planning for it is one sure way to get off on the wrong foot, not what you want to do for your new life together. So here are some steps we at Akasha St Lucia’s Best Villa Rental think you should consider to make your honeymoon perfect;
- Start planning early – probably at the same time you start planning your wedding. Some people know where they want to go for their honeymoon before they know who they will marry, so ask you partner where they want to go, they may already know. St Lucia has been voted the top Honeymoon destination in the Caribbean for the last 8 years. So there must be something it has to offer you.
- Having decided where you want to go, things to consider should include; the local weather at that time of the year – it maybe not be perfect but is it OK for you? what do you want to do while you are there – just chill and sunbathe or be more active? do you want be alone or do you want lots of other honeymooners around? do you want cook for one another or be totally pampered by an all inclusive? do you want to make this a once in lifetime trip? When you book at Akasha, you have the choice of everything you could imagine from Spa treatments to just chilling to Scuba diving – but main thing is we leave you to decide. You are on your schedule not our set routine which just happens to suit us. You decide what, when and where and we do the rest.
- Having thought about the points above you will get a sense of the budget you will need – is it too much or are you happy with it? You could always ask your parents or friends to chip in for your honeymoon. When you book direct with the Owners you have the choice of a honeymoon package or “a la carte” honeymoons which are both luxury personified.
- Do you want to handle the booking yourself or are you happy to let an Agent handle the logistics etc for you? Well why not ask the Best Man or Maid of Honour to do the prep and booking for you. Maybe someone in the family is a great planner and event organiser – their service will be free!
So these are just some of the major things you need to consider for that perfect honeymoon – we think St Lucia and St Lucia’s Best Villa Rental make the perfect choice for those who want to make their honeymoon memorable. Just complete the Contact Form with what you want and we will give you a personal quote and make all the local arrangements.
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.
Canadians – or snowbirds as they are known locally are coming to St Lucia in bigger numbers. Canadian airlines have increased flights to St Lucia as the word has spread among Canadians about how wonderful the island of St Lucia is and the warmth of its people. Akasha St Lucia’s Best Holiday Villa Rental has seen its fair share of Canadians, including Justin Bieber.
Most visitors from Canada tend to be from the East coast, not surprising as direct flights come from Toronto. Air Canada is the main airline that flies from Canada to St Lucia’s Hewannora (UVF) airport in the south. The other airline is the budget airline WestJet, again they fly into UVF. Have to say, have heard really good reports about WestJet service. It is owned by the employees so maybe they do try harder.
Air Canada has flights on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer (April to early December). WestJet has flights on Thursday and Sunday.
If you are flying into Toronto airport to make the International connection to St Lucia make sure you allow sufficient time to transfer between terminals. We have experienced delays in the transport system there, nothing major, just needs to be incorporated into your travel plans.
For Canadians living outside the Toronto area there are several local carriers who fly from major Canadian cities to Toronto. For example WestJet flies in from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton at very reasonable rates.
For those living in Vancouver on the West Coast its well worth looking for flights from Seattle and checking out American Airlines. Flight times will be longer but are usually more competitive than the Canadian fares.
Don’t forget for guests booking direct with the owners airport transfers are included so you are met at the airport. So you do not need to worry about finding the villa.
We are expecting more Canadians to stay at Akasha St Lucia’s best Holiday Villa Rental, which offers all inclusive options, as the word about Aksaha and St Lucia spreads. Add to this our local Concierge team waiting to help you and that makes a truly great combination for your Caribbean Vacation.
St. Lucia is proud to know that it has produced 2 Nobel Laureates. Yes, from this little island of 180,000.
The 1979 winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics, was Sir Arthur Lewis whose credentials include, Honorary Fellow of London School of Economics and Weizman Institute, Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, James Madison Professor of Political Economy at Princeton University, and President of the Caribbean Development Bank. He was the author of “The Theory of Economic Growth ” and “The Agony of the Eight ”. The Award was made in recognition of his “pioneering research into economic development research with particular consideration of the problems of developing countries”.
In 1992, St. Lucian born poet, Hon. Derek Walcott, OBE,OCC, won the Nobel Prize for Literature for his Epic Poem, “Omeros”. In 2011, he won the T.S. Elliot prize for his poem “White Egrets”. His credentials include an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Essex, chair at Boston University until 2007, distinguished scholar-in-residence at the University of Alberta, and in 2010, Professor of Poetry at the University of Essex.
Coincidentally both Sir Arthur Lewis and Hon Derek Walcott were born on January 23, fifteen years apart. On a lighter note, it is quite possible that persons born on January 23, have a special Nobel Laureate gene.
Akasha, is proud to be able to offer its guests a visit to Castries where a square named after Derek Walcott sits in the middle of the hustle and noise – a spot of tranquility. Near by you can shop in the llocal market or take in the more expensive duty free shopping. Staying at St Lucia’s best Villa Rental means you will get Luxury, Quality and Service.
