Ms. Elliotts is an accomplished artist whose works exude the color and beauty of the locale and her husband’s native France. Her work is available for purchase, so if you are looking for a superb meal to enjoy for the moment and some artwork to enjoy for life the Coal Pot is a must.

ACCOMMODATIONS Anse Chastenet: Located on the southern part of the island, this is a very intimate property perfect for honeymooners or those looking for a relaxing time away from it all. Accessible from Soufriere only by water taxi (or by road if you have a half hour and bones which cannot be rattled), this is a small property which offers some of the best vistas imaginable anywhere. If you are here, you must reserve on of the hillside rooms. These are open on one side and offer views which are incredibly beautiful. The premium hillside rooms have views of the Pitons which you’ll will never forget. The property is owned by the architect who designed it and the rooms are beautifully done up. Each has its own artwork which along with the wooden floors and treatments give them an intimate feeling of home. There is a short walk down to the restaurant and beach where you can partake in some of the best snorkeling and diving on the island. If fact, Anse Chastenet is a marine park and is a must dive site even if you do not stay here.

Ladera: Another small property on the southern part of the island, Ladera offers views which rival Anse Chastenet’s. Ladera is higher in the hills and it is necessary to take a taxi or one of the twice daily shuttles to the beach. However, if you are looking for some time alone to enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery this property deserves serious consideration. There are a little over 20 rooms here where you can relax in your Jacuzzi which overlooks the hills of St. Lucia. There are some villas here which offer multiple bedrooms which are ideal for families or friends traveling together. Instead of going to the beach, you can enjoy the pool which overlooks the Pitons and take in the seclusion.

Jalousie: Hilton has reopened this full service spa in the southern part of St. Lucia and this is the perfect place to go to be pampered. Situated on the beach and between the Pitons, Jalousie offers some of the creature comforts one would expect from a Hilton property. There is a restaurant, pool, water sports and a kid’s club on the beach area. The rooms are done up in a Caribbean motif and some share a small plunge pool. This is a property to visit which offers a great mix of the beauty of St. Lucia and the comfort of a resort.