Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 04/2016 | Page 80

BUDGET AND LUXURY ST. LUCIA Anse Chastanet Resort Text and images by ANDY DEITSCH Nestled in the mountains next to the small town of Soufriere on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia lies the luxurious Anse Chastanet Resort. St. Lucia is dominated by the majestic Piton mountains; a pair of volcanic peaks that are visible from most of the island and which provide a stunning, exotic backdrop. Rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed with premium rooms overlooking the bay and even more luxurious, completely private SDOP 78 suites located on Jade Mountain, offering a large secluded infinity pool and one room wall completely open. The diving is excellent with St. Lucia offering some of the most pristine reefs in the Caribbean. All dive sites are within a 15-minute boat ride of this resort with most being much closer. In fact, the dive site considered to be one of the best on the island is “Anse Chastanet”, a shore dive right off the beach.