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St. Lucia's Calabash Cove Resort & Spa Offers Idyllic Winter Getaways from $405/night

ST. LUCIA, West Indies -- Warm up your winter with a romantic escape to Calabash Cove Resort & Spa, the newest boutique resort on the enchanting Caribbean island of St. Lucia. Nestled on a tropical hillside sloping gently toward the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Calabash Cove features a secluded white-sand beach with a custom-designed boardwalk--perfect for a candlelit dinner or romantic sunset stroll. Accommodations include:

Waters Edge Cottages - Each of the nine handcrafted teak and mahogany beach cottages are perfect for honeymoons or other amorous escapes--featuring private pool for late night dips, outdoor rain shower for tropical sensations, private Jacuzzi for sipping Champagne the right way, a lazy patio hammock surrounded by tropical flora oft visited by the island's hummingbirds, and spacious living area designed to capture gentle sea breezes. These luxurious hideaways offer stunning seascapes with the majestic Pitons in the distance.

Swim-Up Junior Suites - These unique, 620-square-foot suites include private Jacuzzis and unrestricted and private access to Sweetwaters, the oversized, infinity-edge pool, directly from your patio. Float across to the bar and watch the sunset while sipping one of the resort's signature cocktails, or take a romantic midnight swim.

Sunset Junior Suites & Ocean View Junior Suites - Located next to and above Sweetwaters and the Manor House, these elegant suites Jacuzzis, private balconies, spacious living areas, luxury baths and spectacular views.

"Guests tell us that everything about Calabash Cove radiates romance," said resort manager Konrad Wagner. "We like to think that's because it's in complete harmony with the island itself," he said, noting that with its unspoiled, exotic natural beauty St. Lucia is known as the most romantic island in the Caribbean. "But we also do our best to anticipate every need and desire our guests might have so that they can focus on each other."

Calabash Cove's amenities include Ti Spa, offering world-class treatments such as couples' massages that incorporate St. Lucia's rich tradition of plant- and fruit-based curatives. Windsong Restaurant offers seasonally inspired dishes made from the freshest local ingredients, while C-bar serves international cocktails and fine wines from the Calabash Cove Cellars amid lively island music. Meander hand-in-hand through Cove Gardens, a labyrinth of fragrant groves, ponds and terraces.

Explore the island together, hiking its landmark Pitons, side-by-side volcanic summits. Snorkel or sail the Caribbean's translucent blue, soak in natural hot springs and mineral baths, cool off under a tropical waterfall, ride a zip-line through a rainforest canopy, stroll through a quaint fishing village O the list goes on with activities to suit every inclination. Calabash Cove's concierge service offers expert assistance to plan excursions and day-trips.

Winter room rates (January 4 through April 11) start at $405/night for the European Plan, which includes island breakfast buffet daily, and $575/night for the All Inclusive Plan, which includes all meals and beverages during your stay. Visit www.calabashcove.com.