Ladera St. Lucia - St. Lucia

Perched in the rugged mountain above St. Lucia’s leeward shore, Ladera breaks the mold on tropical island escape, a resort that proves beyond a shadow of doubt that sea and sand aren’t the only things that guests crave. They also dig funky decor, incredible cuisine, sublime service and views that really do take your breath away—from the altitude, if nothing else. Ladera blows your mind from the get-go, situated so high in the sky it’s like you’re looking down on the island from an airplane. The tradeoff is not having the beach right outside your door. (The nearest strand is Jalousie Bay, about 15 minutes by road straight down the mountain.) But there’s plenty going on at the resort, along with tons of excursions. Or you might well spend a full day just pondering a view that has few equals—in the Caribbean, or for that matter, the entire planet. READ FULL REVIEW »