SAINT LUCIA - The West Indies has a long, rich heritage in producing some of the worlds most sought-after chocolate, and the island destination of Saint Lucia is now sharing that experience with visitors during Chocolate Heritage Month this August. Throughout the month, visitors can celebrate chocolate and its roots in the cocoa bean through plantation tours, exclusive chocolate-inspired spa treatments, specialty menus and more. Island-wide hotel and resort offers for couples and families feature savings from 50 percent on room rates to chocolate tastings menus, indulgent spa treatments, and more. Saint Lucias chocolate legacy dates back to the thriving cocoa industry of the 1700s. The islands chocolate making process has hardly changed since the original chocolate boom, solidifying Saint Lucias reputation as a top quality cocoa producer. Hotels and resorts are now tapping into Saint Lucias rich heritage to create inventive chocolate services and amenities as well as hands-on agritourism experiences for visitors. Specialized plantation tours such as the Chocolate Decadence Tour by Island Routes Tours takes guests on a luxury catamaran from Castries port to Rabot Estate at Hotel Chocolat for an all-day tour that includes chocolate making from scratch, and a chocolate-infused gourmet meal followed by a leisurely afternoon at the Sulphur Springs mud bath. The Fond Doux Holiday Plantation tour leads guests through the cocoa fermentation house where visitors can participate in the traditional cocoa- rina dance to polish the cocoa beans. Additional plantation tours are available at a variety of locations including the Marquis Estate, Anse Mamin Plantation, Emerald Estate, Morne Coubaril Estate and La Dauphine Estate. Not just a dessert, dark chocolate has a number of wellness benefits attributed to it, from a healthier heart to sharper focus and lower anxiety. It also boosts blood circulation to the fine capillaries enabling skin to draw oxygen and nutrients that protect skin against dehydration, making cocoa an ideal spa infusion. Many of Saint Lucias top resort spas and restaurants use native cocoa to create inspired savory and sweet dishes and spa treatments that are both indulgent and healthful. Travelers are in for a sweet treat when they visit Saint Lucia during Chocolate Heritage Month, says Tracey Warner-Arnold, Deputy Director of Tourism. Saint Lucias cocoa culture begins with plantation tours where visitors can learn the process from bean to bar. Other island experiences include delicious local traditions like cocoa tea, creative cuisine, and chocolate-infused spa treatments. Chocoholics interested in planning a chocolate-inspired trip filled with Saint Lucias cocoa delights can call us at 610 268 8680
Posted on: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:45:00 +0000
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