St. Lucia All Inclusive - A Unique Getaway

Located in the Eastern Caribbean between Martinique and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia is a scenic and friendly place known for its unspoiled natural beauty and its unique French-infused culture. It is a strikingly beautiful island with secluded coves, gorgeous beaches and lush rain-forests. The range of activities, services and amenities offered by the all-inclusive resorts and villas on the island are virtually limitless and caters to all vacationers. From honey-mooners, to families, to group travelers; everyone is guaranteed to find a St. Lucia all-inclusive package to fit their vacation needs and budget.

When it comes to unique St. Lucia all inclusive vacation packages, the Jade Mountain resort comes to mind. Don’t let the boring all-in-one stereotype of all inclusive resorts mislead you - Jade Mountain is one of a kind in its own right. Located in Soufriere, St. Lucia, the resort is literally carved out of a rugged slope overlooking the Twin Pitons. Here, see for yourself...

Jade Mountain is an eco-luxury resort that places great emphasis on sustainable tourism and has managed to incorporate the concept of environmentally friendly travel into every aspect of their service – from the resort décor to the all-inclusive activities. The resort sits on over 400 acres full of biking and hiking trails, not to mention the scuba-diving available at the marine park. Guests here are at one with nature because there are only 3 walls to every room at the resort! Each suite comes with an infinity pool and has views to the magnificent Twin Pitons mountains and the Caribbean sea. I assure you, there is no view at any other St. Lucia all inclusive resort that is more stunning. I'll be remiss not to mention the mineral waterfall located less than two kilometres from the resort, as well as a drive-through volcano, positioned three kilometres away.

There are no telephones, radio or television. Each suite has a unique bell pull chord to summon a dedicated room service and house keeping team 24 hours a day. Internet access is available at reception for those truly determined die-hards who simply cannot let go, forget the outside world and float away as this St. Lucia all inclusive resort would like them to do. You get the best of all worlds at Jade Mountain Resort, with all the facilities of a luxury resort whilst maintaining the exclusivity of the perfect St. Lucia all inclusive hideaway.

This St. Lucia all inclusive package includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and snacks as well as unlimited beverages (house wine, beer and other alcoholic drinks using premium brands included), free reign over your stocked in-suite mini-fridge, use of the tennis court and equipment, use of non-motorized equipment for sports such as snorkeling, ocean kayaking, sunfish sailing, windsurfing and mountain biking. As part of the package guests also get access to the facilities of Anse Chastanet Resort. That includes two exclusive beaches and sunset sailing on the resort yacht. The package covers all taxes and gratuities.

A glimpse of Sydney's wildlife

Interested about Wildlife in Australia? If you are landing in Sydney, a couple of places are distinguished for this purpose. Discover furry koalas, skipping kangaroos and shy platypus in zoos and wildlife parks just minutes from the heart of Sydney city.

Don't expect to see kangaroos or reptiles when you have landed in Sydney, if you do, you must have landed somewhere else. If you have confirmed your destination (which is Sydney) then I guess you must have your eyes checked.

Many tourists still see Australia as having a land with kangaroos on the street. Most of them are found somewhere on the bush or some place where they can feel that they have the sense of habitat. The easiest way to experience fauna in Sydney is to transport to the zoos, the largest collection of the city's wildlife is at Taronga Zoo, its size and its years of serving makes it a spectacular place to discover wildlife and preservation. Taronga zoo is located north of Sydney Harbour. To get there, take a ferry from Circular Quay and the Central Business District, the trip is approximately 12 minutes. Make it scenic, transport through one of the cable cars of Sky Safari that operates from the Top Entrance to the Ferry Wharf from 9.30am to 5.00pm daily. Not finding it cool? Take the bus.

Some people wishes to discover Australian wildlife in their original habitat and state, one way of doing this is hiring a 4WD or a campervan hire Australia, depending on your intended wildlife location. Why not, if you have more than a day and would love to do other stuff like hiking, camping, etc, this is a call for adventure. Handle some safety while doing this and always as a local about animal behaviors.

Another wildlife haven in Sydney is the Sydney Wildlife World located within walking distance of the city centre. It is an ideal place to see wildlife given the limited time. Sydney Wildlife World is adjacent to Sydney Aquarium, between Cockle Bay and King St Wharf. Also consider Featherdale Wildlife Park, located in the western Sydney suburb of Doonside, about 40 minutes by road from the Sydney centre.

A Synopsis of Disney Theme Parks

With Disney continually increasing its repertoire of parks and attractions, it is difficult to keep up with them! This overview gives a quick look at some of the popular Disney parks.

Epcot Center: The Epcot Center is divided into two main sections, the Future World and the World Showcase. The Future World features futuristic attractions that focus on innovation and the future, and there are many options for entertainment and shows with this theme.

The World Showcase has pavilions displaying eleven different countries. Each pavilion showcases the culture and cuisine from each country. There are opportunities for shopping and other attractions at the pavilions as well. A few of the countries included are Morocco, Norway, China, and Mexico.

The Epcot Center allows you expand your horizons! You can try being a racecar driver, go through a space training lab, and fly through the Imagination Institute.

Disney Animal Adventure Park: This Walt Disney park is unique in its mission. Not only does this park aim to inspire imagination and entertainment in its visitors, it also strives for quality animal care and research. There are many chances to learn about animals, with 1,700 animals across the park’s 500 acres!

The different areas of this park include Africa, Camp Minnie-Mickey, Asia, and Dinoland. These areas offer educational opportunities to see animals up-close, and occasionally even pet them!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios: This amusement park takes you out from the theater and into the scene, allowing visitors to experience behind-the-scenes action from their favorite movies. All attractions are based on box office superstars, and there are chances in the park to meet superstars, like your favorite princesses. One of the popular attractions at this park is the American Idol Experience, which lets visitors experience the excitement of American Idol firsthand.

Disneyland Resort: The Disneyland Resorts have the iconic castle in the background. Bring your little princess in her Sleeping Beauty dress, and let her experience her fairytale firsthand! You can visit Mickey Mouse at his house, experience the classic ride “It’s a Small World,” and go on an adventure with Indiana Jones. You can get the autograph of your favorite princesses and other Disney characters throughout the park.

There is a futuristic portion to these resorts as well, offering a hands-on innovation area. With tea cups, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and other rides staring favorites like Pinocchio, this park is sure to please any Disney fan. There are vintage shopping areas, frequent parades, and firework shows as well.

Downtown Disney: Downtown Disney is a shopping and eating experience just outside of the Disneyland resorts. Parking and entrance to this attraction are free! There are live dancers and musicians performing throughout Downtown Disney. This is a fun place to stroll through and shop in the evening.