15 June 2012
For those with a sweet tooth and a taste for the finer things in life the new Rum and Cocoa Holiday from the luxury boutique resort Cap Maison (www.capmaison.com) in St Lucia, is just the ticket. Designed to showcase St Lucia’s rum and cocoa heritage, Cap Maison has teamed up with leading UK chocolatier Hotel Chocolat and their chic new boutique hotel in the south of the island, to provide a seven day holiday of pure indulgence.Highlights of the holiday include a rum appreciation evening at Cap Maison and a scenic full day excursion to Hotel Chocolat near Soufriere. This starts with a boat cruise along the west coast of St Lucia, stopping at the picturesque Marigot Bay en route. Guests then travel further south, taking in the majestic Pitons to Soufriere where they will discover the Rabot Estate, home to Hotel Chocolat and Saint Lucia’s oldest cocoa plantation. Here they will learn about the chocolate making process and create their own chocolate bars with the guidance of the cocoa farmers. Guests will also enjoy a cacao cuisine lunch at Hotel Chocolat’s Boucan restaurant and learn how to make ganache for decadent chocolate truffles.
The lead-in price for the Rum & Chocolate Holiday Package is £3,300 during the summer period of 14th April to 19th December 2012. This excludes 10% service and 8% government tax. For reservations, telephone: 0208 614 0077.
ROYAL WESTMORELAND BARBADOS SUMMER OFFERS
Set amidst 500 acres of lush tropical landscape on the west coast of Barbados, the award winning golf, beach and spa estate Royal Westmoreland has announced huge savings on luxurious villa holidays that are perfect for families, groups of friends or a secluded retreat with a special someone. Translucent blue waters, powder-soft white sands and a community that is as warming as its year-round sun are what make Barbados one of the world’s most sought-after island destinations, and now, with the launch of this summer special by Royal Westmoreland, this Caribbean jewel is even more enticing!The new and exclusive “Royal Villa Offer” starts from only £292 per person (based on six people sharing, or £1750 per villa) and includes seven nights accommodation in a stunningly designed three bedroom Royal Villa, 10 rounds of free golf, plus a discount of 25% on food, drinks and spa treatments.
The limited “Royal Villa Offer” excludes flights and is available throughout June, July and August 2012, and is subject to availability at time of booking.
To make a booking contact the reservations team at either the UK Office on: (+44) 01524 782 503; the resort on: (+001) 246 419 0394, or via email: enquiries@royal-westmoreland.com.
