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Ladera Resort on the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia, West Indies
Julie Register, Your Guide to Spas, was in St. Lucia in June 2002

I did not stay at Ladera Resort when I was in St. Lucia. I did, however, stop there for lunch after my sightseeing trip to Diamond Botanical Gardens, Mineral Baths, and Waterfall and the natural springs and drive-in volcano at Sulphur Springs. Dasheene, Ladera's excellent open-air restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea 1100 feet below is not to be missed. The catch of the day, King Fish, was fabulous. After lunch, I had a quick tour of the resort. Ladera has 6 villas and 19 suites which all have an open wall on the west side looking out on private plunge or garden pools and the dramatic view beyond. The buildings are situated so that all rooms have complete privacy - a perfect romantic retreat. Ladera does not have a spa, but has made arrangements with a local therapist to provide in-room beauty therapy, massage and health services (see treatment menu below). Frankly, I can't think of a better setting for a massage or any treatment. Here is a quick tour of the resort...

 

Treatment Menu

Massages

Swedish Massage
A relaxing and therapeutic massage of traditional long strokes, kneading and percussion movements. This massage increases circulation as it soothes tired muscles.
One Hour - Full Body
Thirty Minutes - Back, Neck, Shoulders

Anti-Stress Massage
Specialized massage techniques pinpoint areas of discomfort or pain caused by stress, muscle strain, and over exertion. This massage releases tension to relax and balance the body.
One Hour - Back, Neck, Shoulders, Face, Feet and Scalp
Thirty Minutes - Back, Neck, Shoulders and Face

Body Treatments

Body Polish 
A blend of mineral salts and oils are used to remove dead skin cells and to aid the penetration of moisturizers. This is followed by a light massage using a luxurious aloe-vera moisturizer.

Bronzing Deluxe
This is an excellent treatment for those seeking an all over tan. It combines  the Body Polish and Bronzing Treatment together to give an even tan.

Bronzing Touch Up
If you've already had a Body Polish, then the Bronzing Touch Up is for you. A special sunless tanning lotion is applied all over the body.

Nail Care

Manicure
Manicure Without Polish
French Manicure
Pedicure
Pedicure Without Polish
Polish Change

Hair

Full Head Caribbean Braiding
One Braid
Caribbean Beads

Eyebrow Shaping/Tinting

Eyebrow Shaping
Eyebrow Tinting
Eyelash Tinting
Eyebrow/Eyelash Tinting

Packages

Honeymoon Package (2 Hours 10 Minutes)
1 Body Polish
1/2 Hour Anti-Stress Massage
1 French/Men's Facial

Wedding Package (3 Hours 50 Minutes)
1 Body Polish
1 Swedish Body Massage
1 Manicure
1 Pedicure
1 French/Men's Facial

Guests wishing to have these services should make arrangements as soon as possible upon arrival at Ladera Resort.

 

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Ladera Resort
• Address: 
PO Box 225
Soufriere, St. Lucia, West Indies
• Phone: 758-459-7323
• Fax: 758-459-5156
• Email: ladera@candw.lc
• Web Site: http://www.ladera-stlucia.com  

 

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