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Skiing and Snowboarding in Avoriaz

Avoriaz Partner Trip: 17th-18th December 2009

From the moment I arrived in Avoriaz until the moment that I left it did not stop snowing! This was great for the beginning of the season and reassures me that Avoriaz really does have the most reliable snow in the Portes de Soleli area!

Some people tell me that they do not like the architecture in Avoriaz but it’s not until you visit the resort that you realise that the unique architectural design using traditional wood and sloping roofs blends perfectly into the natural landscape.

Avoriaz View

I have been to many French ski resorts and I have to say that Avoriaz is definitely top of my list. It’s very picturesque and has a friendly village feel unlike some other large resorts in the Alps.

Not only offering excellent skiing conditions, Avoriaz also offers fantastic views and sunsets overlooking the Morzine Valley. It is here where the new MGM residence will be situated in “La Falaise”.

Avoriaz is great for all abilities, skiers and boarders and especially great for families. Boarders are particularly attracted as it is home to a fantastic eco

Avoriaz

 board park known as “The Stash”. There are only 3 of these parks in the world and Avoriaz hosts the only one in Europe!

There are 273 marked ski runs and 216 km of cross-country trails. Other activities available include sleigh rides, winter hikes, snowshoeing, dog sledding, hang-gliding, helicopter tours, paragliding, snow-biking and snowmobiling. An unusual option is the opportunity to scuba-dive beneath the ice in a frozen lake!

Being a car-free resort means it is ski in ski out but if you don’t fancy skiing

Avoriaz Transport

to the lifts there’s always a horse and sled or skidoos on offer – Getting about the resort in this manor is what gives Avoriaz much of its charm.

After a nice warm lunch at La Bistro we headed to the second site “La Crozat” where the P&V and Maeva residences will be situated.

These will be built on the edge of the resort on a slope offering fantastic views across the whole resort.

The photo on the left is where the P&V residence will be and the one on the right will be Maeva.

Avoriaz

As well as the new residences there will soon be an indoor water park which in the summer months will also have a man-made beach outside! There are

Indoor Waterpark

 lots of activities to do here in the summer so Avoriaz really is a duel season resort. 

For après ski there is a good choice of restaurants with fantastic cuisine and local bars and nightclubs for those who want to party! The shopping is also good with the usual hi-tech ski gear to purchase!

We headed to La Cabane restaurant/bar in the evening which was really nice, offering great food and a great atmosphere.

The next morning we headed to the slopes, it literally took just a couple of minutes to reach the nursery slopes and it was then I noticed I was the only one snowboarding! Having been a few times before I knew the basics but I am still a novice. I gave it a good go and after a practice we headed off to a blue run. I have to say I did quite well considering the conditions - the visibility was poor as it was still heavily snowing!

Overall I highly recommend Avoriaz for a place to invest in property; it has everything you need from a ski resort from fantastic pistes, guaranteed snow, traditional food and charm; and soon there will be the new water park and new apartments which will really update and move the resort forward.

So after a fantastic trip it was time to come home but as soon as we left the resort we heard that our flight was cancelled due to the snow in London! I was one of many people stranded in Geneva airport which is not the best way to end a trip but all is well now that I made it home, eventually!

Hannah Morris
Property Sales Executive

AVORIAZ – Overview of the Project

  • New build development – low upfront costs
  • 200millions euros worth of infrastructure
  • 19.6% vat rebate
  • 3.5% guaranteed rental returns plus various usage formulas
  • Excellent capital growth potential
  • Set to be ‘the’ dual destination ski resort at 1800m with beach and spa facilities
  • Just one hour from Geneva 
  • Quality accommodation, quality visitors

Developments

MAEVA RESIDENCE LES CROZATS ELECTRA - Electra is situated close to the centre of the resort and offers beautiful views of the mountains and the lake.

MGM RESIDENCE L’AMARA - On the edge of the resort, close to La Falaise district comprising five residences and a beautiful Spa featuring a huge heated swimming pool. The development is South-facing, with magnificent views of the Morzine valley.

P&V RESIDENCE LES CROZATS - Close to the centre of the resort these 4 new apartment buildings are named after stars: Atria, Altaïr, Alhéna and Electra offering unobstructed view of the mountains and the lake.

Add comment December 29, 2009

‘On Location’ in St Lucia – Yoga at Jade Mountains & The Treetop Adventure Park

Thursday 10th September

Feeling a little worse for wear on Thursday morning I still made it up the mountain to Jade Mountain for yoga at 7am. We had our yoga mats already rolled out on the roof terrace for us with the Pitons and the sea and the

Me yoga-ing at Jade Mountains

Me yoga-ing at Jade Mountains

 sunrise in full view…. HEAVEN. After an hour of bending, twisting and contorting into all sorts of positions I was beginning to get quite hot and bothered, and despite the beautiful views I was quite relieved when it was over. We then took some really cool photos of us looking all meditative in front of the Pitons.

After breakfast I had the most AMAZING full body massage at the spa. Never had a massage like it … mmmmmmmmm….. The others went on another shore dive, and once again, raved about how fantastic the diving is in St Lucia.

Me and Linzi yoga

Me and Linzi yoga

I was quite sad to leave Anse Chastanet. It really was the most relaxing, beautiful and peaceful place.  On the way to our next hotel we stopped off in the middle of a tropical rainforest for a zip-lining experience that delivers such a rush. This was so much fun! We were given harnesses, gloves and helmets and taught how to stay facing forward on the zip line and sent on our way. The Treetop Adventure Park really lived up to its name with the zip lines going from tree to tree. There are people hooking you on and off the lines all the way round, and it’s a constant flowing process so very little hanging around waiting. The lines are pretty high, some above the canopy of trees, it’s so much fun whizzing through the jungle whooping like Tarzan!

Treetop Adventure Park

Treetop Adventure Park

I really recommend you experience the exhilaration of this treetop canopy adventure when visiting St Lucia and it can be located west of the northern point of Dennery river bridge.

That evening we arrived at our next hotel, Coconut Bay. An all inclusive hotel on the beach on the Atlantic side, which is split into an adults only side and a childrens side. We had a really lovely meal, and a dance in the night club on site – we were the only ones in it and requested all the music we wanted, it was really good fun on our last night in St Lucia.

Kat Hayter
Reservations Executive

Yoga at Jade

Add comment October 13, 2009

‘On Location’ in St Lucia – Anse Chastanet Bay & Jade Mountains

Wednesday 9th September 2009

The first task of the day was to get packed up and sadly leave the Bay Gardens Resort. We took the luggage to Vigie Cove where we boarded a boat for our transfer round to the South of the island. This was a real highlight. We had all climbed around to the front of the boat and sunbathed drinking Pitons. We then glimpsed for the first time the REAL Pitons. Two huge green peaks iconic of the island and created by the volcano. Just stunning scenery and a wonderful boat trip with some wonderful people.

We made a quick stop to the Fond Doux Estate, which is a working cocoa

Plantation Cottages

Plantation Cottages

 plantation where guests can stay in little cottages. I could have spent hours taking photos – there were so many unusual trees and weird looking tropical flowers. But it was an unscheduled stop and we didn’t have time to stick around, as we had a visit to the volcano, mud baths and Diamond waterfall planned.

The volcano is dormant and steam bellows out of craters in the ground, it is like something from planet of the apes. The guide told us how a few years ago there were little bridges from one hole to another where tourists could get up close. They were soon taken away when a guide fell off, made a crater of his own and got severely burnt up to his waist. Poor guy. Anyway, we were then taken away from the tourists to

Group mud bath

Group mud bath

where the locals go for the natural mud baths and hot springs. At first I was not convinced that jumping in a hot pool of water and smothering myself with mud would be fun. But soon enough I was baking out in the sun with mud all over, and then washing off under a hot waterfall. And I must say, my skin felt soft as a baby’s bottom – someone could make a mint bottling this stuff in the UK.

We were pretty hungry after that, and so off to lunch at Anse Chastanet. This is a beautiful, peaceful and environmentally conscious resort on the most beautiful beach. The rooms are either down by the beach or up on the hillside with the most stunning views. Many of the rooms are open to the

Anse Chastanet Bay Coastline

Anse Chastanet Bay Coastline

 elements (and the nature!) with walls missing allowing guests to feel like they really are in the jungle. But don’t get ideas of camping, think more like 4 star tree houses – Chook did actually have a tree growing from the shower up through the roof in his room! This really is something different for people who love nature or want a really peaceful retreat.

That afternoon was spent either diving or sunbathing on the gorgeous beach. Then in the evening we were invited up to Jade Mountain for a drink before dinner. Words cannot explain how AMAZING this hotel is, and no photo can do it justice. It is jaw droppingly the most incredible hotel I have ever seen (and I’ve seen a lot!). It is the most luxurious hotel on the island and regularly caters for A-list celebrities

Jade building

Jade building

and the very rich. Located on the top of a mountain with striking panoramic views of the Pitons and the ocean, the rooms are called ‘sanctuaries’. The unusual architecture of the hotel means that each sanctuary has its own private walkway, for just them and their private butler to use. We were taken to a suite for champagne and canapés. I was speechless – one large open plan room, hanging on the edge of a cliff with one completely open side. A four poster bed, and a private infinity pool – in the bedroom! We all felt like celebrities and watched the sun set from the luxurious sofas with champagne flowing. I thought I was dreaming.Pretty Jade view of Pitons

Unfortunately a bunch of excitable travel agents would not fit well with the peaceful and romantic surroundings of the restaurant for exclusive guests at Jade Mountain, so back down the hill to the restaurant at Anse Chastanet for delicious meal.  It would not be the last I saw of Jade Mountain though, as we had been invited back in the morning for sunrise yoga on the roof terrace. As the night wore on and the rum kept coming, I wondered if I would actually make it up in time the next morning…

 

Add comment October 12, 2009

St Lucia – Castries Market & Coco Palm

Tuesday 8th September 2009

Tuesday was the busiest day for site inspections, but I’ve got to be honest that looking around these stunning hotels was not a chore! And with the day divided up by a bit of shopping and an extremely long lunch it certainly didn’t feel like work.

Kicking off with a brief visit to the Village Inn and Spa, which is right opposite Bay Gardens our ‘tiring’ day of hotel visits had begun. A nice mid-range, good value family hotel in Rodney Bay, close to the beach and nice big communal pool. This would be a good options for families on a budget but looking for a great location.

Almond Morgan Bay Bedroom

Almond Morgan Bay Bedroom

Next onto Almond Morgan Bay, which is so big we were whisked around in golf buggies to see the rooms and facilities. Again, really impressed with the accommodation and the facilities on offer. Lovely beach, great for families and lives up to the Almond reputation.

We then stopped briefly at the market in Castries. The first section is the usual tourist souvenirs, but when we walked through to the second part it was full of stalls selling local produce. Food – that’s more like it! It was interesting to see the stalls piled high with spices and local fruits and vegetables. I really wanted to stop longer and find out what they all were as many I have never seen before and would have loved to have sampled some. Back in mini-bus we

Castries Market spices

Castries Market spices

 compared purchases. Dom had bought a bottle filled with spices, which would be later filled with rum to make the local infamous spiced-rum – certainly the strongest thing I have ever tasted! He was also very pleased with the bargain bag of Saffron he had bought, until we pointed out the label saying tumeric on the side.

We also made a quick visit to the Point Seraphine for duty free shopping. Diamond and jewellery shops, souvenirs, perfume and cosmetics – a shopoholics dream! If only I had some money to spend on some diamonds, I would have got a bargain I’m sure.

Then onto Calabash Cove. We drove up to the entrance and everyone on the

Pool at Calabash Cove

Pool at Calabash Cove

 bus gasped and wowed all at the same time at the view through the reception, the restaurant and out to sea! What a stunning place, literally hanging off the edge of a cliff the hotel had rooms dotted around with the most amazing views of the ocean. The rooms were stunning, really modern décor. We saw one room all open plan with the bath in the middle. There were rooms with their own infinity pools and hammocks on the terrace. We were then treated to an amazing lunch in the most beautiful restaurant ever. I had the lobster (of course – what else would I choose from a free fine-dining menu!) which was scrummy, and we sat chatting in the sunshine for about three hours, drinking rum punch and cocktails. The manager has even commented since it’s the longest lunch he has ever had. Phew, these fam trips are tough….

Next onto another site inspection at Windjammer Landings. Another one set

Windjammer Villa

Windjammer Villa

 on a cliffs edge, we were carted around in a mini van. I’m not sure if that’s because of the steep hills, or the fact that none of us could physically move after eating so much at lunchtime. We saw the most stunning villa at the top of the resort with fabulous views.

That evening we went for dinner at Coco Palm in Rodney Bay. A lovely little boutique hotel, somewhere I would definitely go myself with my boyfriend as its close to the nightlife of Rodney Bay. They had lovely modern rooms and the best invention ever – swim up rooms! Just roll out of bed in the morning, open

Dinner at Coco Palm

Dinner at Coco Palm

 the terrace door, jump into the pool. Wonderful! We had (another) lovely cocktail, and a delicious meal in the Moroccan themed restaurant. We sat on benches with comfy cushions and after a long day in the heat and still full from lunch I was struggling to finish the yummy food and stay awake. Oh well, ill just have to go back and try it out again.

Kat Hayter
Reservations Executive

Inifinity pool at Calabash Cove

Inifinity pool at Calabash Cove

Add comment September 30, 2009

‘ON LOCATION’ in St Lucia – The Body Holiday at Le Sport

Monday 7th September 2009

On Monday morning we went to see Cotton Bay Village. This is based at the same beach as we went horse riding, and they served us breakfast at the beach restaurant. This was the best breakfast we had in the whole week, fresh pastries and fruit platters. Yum! Cotton Bay Village is a villa and apartment resort, very up-market and great for families. We saw a magnificent villa right on the beach, stunning. They pointed out the villa that Amy Winehouse had stayed in for three months, and the one next to it she had rented for her recording equipment. I had seen the pictures of her in St Lucia in the papers, getting drunk and falling over! We also saw a really nice apartment, the décor was beautiful. These trips always make me want to go home and redecorate my own house!

Next onto a completely new concept for me – The Body Holiday at Le Sport.

Le Sport Body View

Le Sport Body View

A hotel where you automatically receive a spa treatment everyday of your stay, and the resort has an immense choice of sports and keep-fit facilities on site. Everyday there are at least 30 different classes to choose from, and the food is healthy and nutritious. Although I would like to think that I would go on holiday and lose some weight and get fit there, with the food and cocktails on offer, and the amazing beach to lounge on – its never going to happen. In my opinion holidays are for indulging guilt free.

There is a dive company on site, which the others made full use of in the afternoon to do a drift dive. They saw some amazing sites, and said the reef was a vertical wall. They just had to be upright in the water and watch the fish and coral as if watching TV. I went snorkeling with Lme and Linzi snorkellinginzi, which was AMAZING! I have never snorkeled in tropical waters before, and saw the  most amazing multi-coloured fish, the best were some large blue ones with smiley faces. We also saw a huge black and white spotted eel. At one point we had a rain shower whilst we were snorkeling which was lovely, and by the time we got back to the boat the sun was shining again.

We had the evening free, but most of us chose to stay at the hotel for a beach BBQ and cocktail party they arranged for us. It was lovely! They had arranged tables out on the sand, with fairy lights hanging everywhere, a yummy BBQ and a man playing the steel drums. Very atmospheric and just wonderful. A beautiful end to a beautiful day.

Kat Hayter
Reservations Executive

Sea at Le Sport Body Holiday

Sea at Le Sport Body Holiday

Add comment September 25, 2009

‘ON LOCATION’ in St Lucia – Cotton Bay

Sunday 6th September 2009

On Sunday morning we had a site inspection of Bay Gardens. A gorgeous family resort set on a beautiful beach. A really nice communal pool, yummy breakfast and a really good dive centre on site.

Horseriding at Cotton Bay Beach

Horseriding at Cotton Bay Beach

Next we were taken horse riding at Cotton Bay Beach! Last time I went on a horse it bolted so I was pretty scared. Having put on our riding hats and limbered up for mounting our horses, they were carefully chosen for us depending on our riding experience. We were told that the riding centre specialises in teaching children and the horses are gentle and docile. Mine was just greedy. Stopping every two minutes to grab a passing branch or munch on a tuft of grass I was holding everyone up, and with no riding experience I was unable to encourage my gee-gee to stop scoffing and start trotting!

Bareback horseriding at Cotton Bay

Bareback horseriding at Cotton Bay

The highlight of the excursion was when we stopped at the beach, the saddles were taken off and we rode bareback into the sea. It was wonderful! Although still terrified, and with my horse attempting to kneel down and role over, the romance of it all was still quite moving. It was also nice to cool off in the sea and the horses seemed to be enjoying themselves.

The afternoon consisted of a few site visits. First to the Sandals Grande for site inspection and lunch. It really changed my perception of all inclusive resorts. The food was delicious, really healthy and lots of choice. The resort was very big but really high standard of accommodation and facilities. The beach was also really nice and the whole place just had a really relaxing atmosphere. There are so many room types to choose from, which is great for clients to find something to suit their budget, but a nightmare for me to remember the differences between them all! Although the resort is quite international and not typically Caribbean style which I prefer, I was really impressed and have realized that all inclusive can be great for controlling your budget and makes catering for children really easy.

We then returned to the Rex The Royal and St Lucian where we had eaten the night before to take a look around in the day light. Although the standard is not 4 or 5 star like the other hotels we had seen so far ( I was getting a bit spoilt!), they are excellent value and the best location. You can stay right in Rodney Bay with all the restaurants and night life and use the same beach as Bay Gardens. The Chic restaurant is top–notch too.

Late afternoon we had some free time, so straight to the beach for sunbathing and swimming, and then in the evening we went to The Landings for dinner. This was a luxury hotel with a marina. You can practically sail up to your room. The lobby is very grand and the food, again, was divine.

Kat Hayter
Reservations Executive

 

Horseriding at Cotton Bay

Horseriding at Cotton Bay

Add comment September 22, 2009

‘ON LOCATION’ in St Lucia – Bay Gardens at Rodney Bay

Saturday 5th September 2009

After sharing my breakfast with the birds (one even came and sat on Geraldines head and eyed up her toast at one point!) we went for a site inspection of Ti Kaye Village. It looked a lot different with the sun now shining! The highlight was the spa, as the views from the Jacuzzi and massage rooms were to die for. The rest of the morning was spent by the pool and some of the others went for a dive. There is a dive company on site, and shore dives are possible. We sat and ate lunch at the beach restaurant and the excited divers told us all about their adventure and the amazing creatures they had seen.

Discovery boat ride

Discovery boat ride

After lunch we took a boat round to Discovery at Marigot Bay. It was simply breathtaking arriving in style into this exclusive resort, and the views iconic of the island. Lush green hills as the back drop and a palm tree lined bay with a marina full of super yachts. Even though the resort was closed, they showed us around Discovery. We saw a penthouse apartment with a private Jacuzzi with views across the pool and the bay. Décor stunning, modern and tasteful and extremely high quality.

It was boiling hot and we were gasping for some rum punch, so we sat in the marina village at Discovery and had a couple of drinks. Not too much hanging around though, we were off again in the mini bus to Bay Gardens at Rodney Bay.

On the way we stopped at a view point to take a picture and try some Banana ketchup. Cant say it really appealed, but apparently its wonderful on burgers!

Check in champagne at Bay Gardens Beach

Check in champagne at Bay Gardens Beach

When we arrived in Bay Gardens at Rodney Bay, anyone would have thought we were celebrities! We arrived just in time for sunset, and they arranged to check us in on the beach with champagne in hand and our room key in the other. Fabulous darling!

My suite at Bay gardens was beach front with gorgeous sea views, a lounge, fully equipped kitchen and en-suite bedroom. Really comfy and plenty of space. Families would love it! After a quick change we met in the lobby for dinner at another hotel across the road – Rex Royal Hotel, in the restaurant named Chic.

After an amazing fine dining meal and a desert which was a bit of crumble

Me at Bay Gardens Sun Set

Me at Bay Gardens Sun Set

 served with three shots of different flavoured rum I was well on my way for party time! Our host, the manager of the hotel was hilarious, with funny stories about celebs he has met at various hotels over the years and their antics and a witty sense of humour.

We went out in Rodney Bay for a couple of drinks, which was a lively Saturday night. I and a couple of others left earlier than the others and they told me the next day about their night consisting of fire eaters and birthday cake.

Kat Hayter
Reservations Executive

Add comment September 21, 2009

‘ON LOCATION’ in St Lucia – Arrival Day

Friday 4th September 2009

I was finally off on my fam trip to St Lucia! Having met with the 8 other travel agents from all over the UK and Genevieve (the representative from the St Lucia Tourist board) at Gatwick airport, and finding everyone in the group was lovely I was feeling confident I would have a great time. We even had our own check in desk – the VIP treatment had started already! 

The flight was as expected from a long haul, although I have to say Virgin was very good. The flight was first thing in the morning, the food good and a good choice of films. I also started to get to know my fellow travelers, of whom were 7 women between 26 and 65, and two guys in their twenties. They had traveled from Ireland, Scotland and England for this trip and most had never visited the Caribbean.

On landing at Hewanorra airport in the South of the island, we bypassed the queues for immigration and security, and were fast tracked out of the airport. I did feel a little sorry for everyone else waiting in line, but also a little bit pleased with myself at the same time.

Jumping in the mini van, reggae music on high, the first stop was at a bar for a Piton beer or Rum and Coke at a view point. It was raining but it didn’t put a dampener on our excitement! After two rum and cokes, I realized there was more rum than coke and made a note to self for rest of the week to be a little careful as the St Lucians don’t do things by half here!

Ti Kaye bar view

Ti Kaye bar view

We then drove for about 1hr 15 mins to Ti Kaye Village, a beautiful hotel with the rooms set like little cottages on the hillside, some with sea views. My room had a terrace overlooking the sea with my own hammock. The little birds were really tame and came and sat on my hammock and took biscuits from my hand.

Me in my hammock Ti Kaye

Me in my hammock Ti Kaye

Dinner at Ti Kaye Village was fab, then it was straight off to Anse-La-Raye Fish Friday. This happens every Friday night. It’s a street party that has been happening for hundreds of years, where locals set up BBQs on the street selling locally caught fresh fish, and with Caribbean music playing. It was really cool to see the locals dancing – boy can they bust some moves! Even the children were dancing like Britney and Justin Timberlake!

It was just a short visit to the party, as we were all pretty tired from the days traveling. Having headed back to my room I wondered how I would sleep due the jungle noises outside my room! Anyway, in with the earplugs, tucked under my mosquito net and into bed. This is definitely a resort for those who want to be close to nature, as it was coming in my bedroom. At one point there was a gecko sat on the net right above my head, im sure he knew he was winding me up! I did however wake up at the crack of dawn due to the good old body clock, and got up to watch the sunrise in my hammock. Aaaah, bliss!

Kat Hayter
Reservations Executive

Arrival drink at Ti Kaye bar

Arrival drink at Ti Kaye bar

Add comment September 16, 2009

Select Resorts ‘ON Location’

When renting holiday accommodation in some of the world’s most beautiful villas, apartments, and townhouses we have always prided ourselves in providing the “personal touch” and giving an honest and professional service to our customers.

We are introducing Select Resorts ‘On Location’ to facilitate that all important decision of where to take that much needed vacation. Select Resorts ‘On Location’ places an emphasis on not just communicating to our customers with information on holiday destinations but a reflection on life at these destinations as we seek to catch a true moment of time.

Im Off to St Lucia! The Adventures of Kat in the Caribbean

PART 1 – Getting Ready for Takeoff

Travelling abroad is a fantastic perk of working in the travel industry and when I was given the opportunity to join an educational trip to St Lucia in the Caribbean, organised by the St Lucia Tourist board, I couldn’t contain my excitement. The Caribbean is one of those places everyone would like to visit, and I thought my chance of going was a long way off. So of course I grabbed the opportunity with both hands and accepted my place immediately. I was already imagining the stunning beaches I would see, gorgeous hotels I would be visiting, the yummy food I might be eating and planning what to pack even before the trip was confirmed. Now just how many pairs of shoes could I fit into in my suitcase…?

Of course I haven’t forgotten that fun and rum cocktails in the sun is not the sole purpose of this trip, it is also to learn as much about St Lucia as possible to help me provide my customers with a true reflection of this exotic Caribbean paradise. I will be checking out lots of hotels and villas which Select Resorts might like to feature and trying some of the activities and excursions on offer to my customers on their holidays – It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to it.

The title of the trip is St Lucia Dive and Adventure. The aim is to show me all the amazing diving, snorkelling and adventure activities there are to do on the island; it’s not just a beach holiday and honeymoon destination you know! This didn’t really sink in until I’d had my place booked. And now although our itinerary is yet to be revealed, I hear rumours of diving, horse riding, watersports and zip wiring through the rainforest.

Now I wouldn’t describe myself as an adrenaline seeking, adventure kind of girl. Although I enjoy keeping fit and trying new things, past experiences of trying more adventurous activities have not been that successful. Whilst horse riding in the New Forest my horse bolted. Whilst sea kayaking in Mallorca I had to be rescued when I beached myself on some rocks. And in Finland I was the only person to fall off my sledge when my huskies weren’t even on the move. So you get the picture, not exactly Action Woman. But I am willing to give anything a go, and throw caution to the wind for the opportunity to go to the Caribbean.

 What I am though is animal mad. I hear St Lucia has lots of exotic birds and sightings of dolphins and whales are a common occurrence, so the thought of spotting a bottlenose dolphin or a monkey is filling me with the excitement of a kid at Christmas! Perhaps zip wiring and snorkelling will help get me up close and personal with some of the wildlife St Lucia has to offer. I am also looking forward to trying some local food. I love cooking and eating, but the extent of my knowledge of Caribbean food is Levi Roots’ Reggae Reggae sauce and I’m sure that’s not the best example of a cuisine known for fresh fish and exotic fruits. 

So lots to look forward to and I can’t wait to get back and enlighten everybody of my daily adventures, which I am sure will turn my friends and colleagues even greener than they are now.

Kat Hayter
Reservations Executive

Be sure to check the Select Resorts blog regularly for updates on Kat’s time in St. Lucia.

Add comment September 8, 2009


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