Tel: 758 457 7900 (St. Lucia) 0845 217 7844 (UK) 1 800 544 2883 (US & Canada) www.theromanticholiday.com ADVENTURE PROGRAMME For Your Special Time Together Over The Holidays!
SCUBA Diving at Rendezvous: Diving at the Resort St. Lucia is as exotic underwater as it is above. Enjoy a new world with the Rendezvous dive team and enjoy stunning scuba diving as part of your holiday when you book this St Lucia all inclusive resort. There is nothing quite like scuba diving in St. Lucia. Above sea level it may well be a lush tropical paradise, but below sea level it is a stunning garden of colours, textures, flora and fauna. The deep reds, yellows, greens and browns of fifty types of coral and sponges are offset by the deep blue hues of the sea. You will see many different types of fish and if you are lucky, turtles, lobster, frogfish, eel, crabs and squid. Experience the romantic side of scuba diving as a couple and you will enjoy firsthand the wonders of the deep ocean with our team. They will take you to the most remarkable dive sites for a truly spectacular look at St. Lucia s amazing underwater world. At Rendezvous however, safety is very much a byword. Whether you are a seasoned diver or new to diving, we always make sure that diving is both safe and fun! Book Rendezvous, the St Lucia resort for couples and enjoy diving and much more! Dive Sites in Saint Lucia Saint Lucia offers some of the most beautiful and challenging dive sites in the Caribbean. La Roche (Barrel O Beef) Is a small island a quarter mile off Pigeon Island and ten minutes from the resort. See enormous lobsters and big schools of Southern Senetts, which are the same family as the Barracuda. The maximum depth here is 50 feet 15 meters and the landscape is like small canyons. Cocoa Plantation and Chocolate Making Learn how cocoa is harvested and produced from the bean stage. You will experience bean tasting, de-shelling, grinding, and recipe formulation, and the excitement of making your own chocolate bar! $380.00 per couple Photography Class with Scenic Tour What better way to capture the wonderful, authentic St. Lucian culture. Take a picture, it is worth a Thousand Words! This class is taught in an outdoor setting with the Malabar Beach and Ocean as your backdrop. Afterwards, we take you on a scenic tour of St. Lucia where you will get the opportunity to take live action Shots. Get more acquainted with your camera and St. Lucia s breathtaking beauty, at the same time a perfect opportunity to see the sites and learn a lasting skill. $455.00 per person $250.00 for none photographers Farm to Table One of our in-house chefs will take you to a local farm or the market where you can meet the farmer, see the produce, select fresh organic items and get coaching from the chef on how to create a sumptuous meal. Even better sit under the stars by candlelight to enjoy your creation. $135.00 per couple
Pigeon Island Historical Tour Pigeon Island is heralded as one of the most important monuments of St Lucia s history. It is a vivid Representation of the cultural and historical monument of international, civil, military and marine, cross culture characteristic of the West Indies. A living museum within a natural setting, Pigeon Island is being nurtured through careful protection and intelligent development to serve the intellectual, cultural and recreational needs of all who visit this historic site. The picturesque, 44-acre island reserve, off the North Coast, was originally surrounded by water but was joined to the mainland by a man-made Causeway in 1972. Recognizing the need to secure this site where the balance of late eighteenth century naval power was decided, the Government of St Lucia designated the Pigeon Island Landmark a National Park in the year 1979. $120.00 per couple Rhythm of Rum Tour We take a scenic drive to the rum distillery located in Roseau where will find the true spirit of Saint Lucia - the Rhythm of Rum. A guided factory tour will give you an insight into rum distilling and will allow you the opportunity to sample at least 16 types of local blends of rums and liqueurs with a chance to taste before you buy (at factory prices). On your return, we sail along the coastline to some magnificent views. $195.00 per couple Petit Trou (The Small Hole) Is one of the dive sites that offers the most variety of fish, from the small damselfish to the Southern Sting ray. There are a lot of moray eels and scorpion fish around; there are also a lot of different Snappers here. If we are lucky we can also see a Frogfish. The dive sites range from around 15 feet 5 meters to around 40 feet 12 meters. Secret Garden Five minutes from the resort, is part of an area covered in coral that lies just above Pigeon Island. Maximum depth is 40 ft /12 m. Here we see hundreds of sea fans and sea plums following the gentle movement of the sea. This secret holds many crevices in the rocks for divers to explore. Amongst the normal species are lobsters, octopus, flamingo tongue, and colourful yellowtail damsel fish or disco fish as we call them.
Turtle Reef This crescent-shaped reef on the west coast of the island is a favourite with many divers. It drops quickly from a plateau area of around 40 feet to over 150 feet. From the spectacular pillar coral and barrel sponges in the shallows, to the deeper soft corals and ledges, this reef has a lot to offer. The occasional turtle has been known to visit, but even if not in evidence, there will be plenty of other creatures to keep divers happy. Fairy Land Adjacent to the Turtle reef, starting at the West Point, is the beautiful location of Fairyland. This area on a major headland is subject at times to very strong currents; this has the benefit of giving the site excellent visibility, and keeping the corals and sponges very clean so that they sparkle with their vibrant colours. The plateau area slopes gently from 40 to 60 feet; the dives are usually 50 feet and shallower on this site. Large boulders offer a number of nooks and crannies in which fish shelter. All over the reef are large numbers of schooling fish, particularly chromes and creole wrasse. Turtles are occasionally seen on Fairyland. Key Hole Pinnacles This is probably the most visually stunning dive site. Four spectacular volcanic peaks rise dramatically from the depths to within a few feet of the surface. These are encrusted with a profusion of black and orange gorgonia, and this lacy network provides shelter for trumpet fish, filefish, and sometimes seahorses. Larger fishes such as grouper, jack and snapper, can be spotted around the Pinnacles. En Bas Saut Hike This hiking trail takes you into the interior of the island to the Edmund Rainforest where the challenge of the En Bas Saut (Under The Waterfall) trail begins. The hike will take about 40 minutes and leads you over some uneven terrain down-hill into the waterfall where you may have a refreshing swim before taking the exit trail for about 50 minutes. This tour leaves the hotel at 7:00 a.m. and should be back for 3:00 p.m. $350.00 per couple Gros Piton Climb The Pitons are the stunning and famous landmark of St. Lucia falling within the Piton Management Area. It was declared a World Heritage Site and by Oprah Winfrey as one of the top five places to see before you leave this great place called earth. The Pitons are so called because they rise vertically out of the sea to a combined height of some 5000 feet and descend to a similar combined depth below sea level. The Twin Mountains, Gros and Petit Piton stand side by side on the island s west coast. Our tour ascends the majestic Gros Piton, the bigger of the two. At the summit, you will revel in the magnificent, breath-taking views, and your soul will feel truly refreshed. A superb day out for people of a high fitness level. $350.00 per couple Piton Nature Walk If the idea of climbing to the top of Gros Piton seems impossible, why not walk this Nature Trail instead? Located between the iconic Pitons this scenic nature trail is heavenly. You will enjoy the same spectacular views from high up without all the hard work as the car park is 3/4 of the way up the hill. The walk is guided by friendly, knowledgeable locals and takes around 45 minutes to complete. You will learn about St. Lucian culture, history, and exotic horticulture. After the walk, you will take a short drive to Piton Falls where warm mineral water cascades 30 feet into a pool below. The warm waters from the three mineral pools below the Falls will make for an ideal rest stop after your walk. $350.00 per couple
Golf: Swing into action. If you are a would-be Tiger Woods and looking to play a few rounds of golf on your romantic vacation in St Lucia, then we can arrange that. If you need to improve your swing or your short game, then we can book you into our golf clinic that we run every Tuesday and you can end up leaving a better golfer! The great Gary Player once said practice makes permanent so our ethos is don t practice faults. You don t have to bring all your own equipment as we have a range of clubs for you to choose from. However if you want to train, practice and play with your own set of clubs, feel free to bring them with you. Tennis: Tennis has always been one of real favourite St Lucia activities for our guests at Rendezvous and although we cannot compete with Flushing Meadows, we do a great job. There is always plenty of competition and impromptu championships take place all the time; you will never be short of an opponent. Our all inclusive St Lucia resort features a hard court, and it is maintained to ensure that you get a brilliant playing surface. We can provide rackets and balls but we find that guests tend to bring their own equipment. Although we do not adhere rigidly to a dress code, such as wearing white, we do like guests to wear proper tennis shoes at all times when playing tennis. The court is available on a first come first serve basis. Please book early as the court is busy for large parts of the day. Private lessons are available at $80.00 for 1 hour. Superman s Flight Located right at the base of the spectacular Petit Piton Mountain, whale-shark and humpback-whales have been observed passing by. The cliff face here was used as a setting for the film Superman 2, where Superman was filmed flying down the cliff face down above water, while divers fly along it below the surface. There are often strong currents on this site, which help to give it good visibility. The steep slope here is covered with beautiful soft corals, and there is a great profusion of fish life. Piton Wall Also at the base of Petit Piton, this dramatic wall falls from the surface to many hundreds of feet below. Sea whips, gorgonia, delicate soft corals and lots of large feather dusterworms, make this a colourful location. Coral Gardens Further south is the Petit Piton s sister mountain, Gros Piton. At the base of this is Coral Gardens, a steep slope with a variety of coral species and large barrel sponges. The unusual sargassum-trigger-fish can be spotted in the deeper areas here, and occasionally large schools of barracuda take up residence. As with many of the dive sites, divers must be careful to monitor their depths, as the slope continues for hundreds of feet. Grande Caille Patois for Great House, Grande Caille has long been known as home for big fish. Unfortunately, few of these remain due to extensive fishing, but this is still a very dramatic dive site, with large boulders in the shallows, and a sheer wall below. The wall has many deep-water gorgonia and sea whips. Occasionally a large barracuda will inspect the divers. Trou Diable The Devil s Hole is a fascinating location. At 40 to 60 feet, there is a steep slope with large barrel sponges and well-developed coral heads, with schools of chromis and grunts in abundance. The shallower section at 20 to 30 feet, offers an intricate maze of channels around large boulders covered in a profusion of coral and sponges. This is a great spot for finding gold spotted eels and spotted drums. If you re lucky, you may be able to spot the rare sunfish.
Malgretoute Under the Petit Piton Mountain, Malgretoute, which means Despite Everything, is a steep slope with large rocky outcrops, encrusted in colourful sponges and a variety of corals. Among these are the large barrel sponges and bright yellow tube sponges check inside these for crabs and basket stars. Gros Piton Reef At the base of the Gros Piton Mountain, the mountain slope continues down underwater, and the diver will find lots of schooling fish, particularly creole-wrasse, bar jack and the occasional southern-sennet. There is a great range of coral species and sponges, and plenty of hiding place for moray eels, reef crabs, lobsters and other critters. Anse La Raye Located to the northwest of St. Lucia, there is a shallow wall at Anse La Raye, and below this is a slope covered in huge boulders, making way for an interesting terrain. The shallow areas have lots of brightly coloured fire coral, while deeper, there are iridescent purple vase sponges, barrel sponges, and soft coral. There is a lot of fish life on this dive-look out particularly for jacks, Bermuda chub and spotted drums. This is probably the best place for spotting turtles. LAND SPORTS Archery: Included in your All inclusive St. Lucia Holiday Make archery part of your St Lucia holiday. A full session with one of our instructors and you will be tired. Physically, it is a great workout and mentally, it will sharpen your reaction times and get you to think quickly. However, don t worry, we will not have you fighting on the ramparts or swinging from ropes we will leave that up to Hollywood! Do you fancy yourself as Errol Flynn or Robin Hood? Although archery has historically been used for hunting and combat, in modern times its main use is that of a recreational activity and even an Olympic sport. At Rendezvous resort in St Lucia, we see archery as a great sport for couples to enjot learning together. Enjoy archery and other activities on your holiday in St Lucia. Lesleen M Also located at Anse La Raye, the 165-foot freighter was sunk in October 1986, as part of a project by the Department of Fisheries to provide artificial reefs. Already it is covered with soft corals, sponges and hydroids, and provides an ideal habitat for many juvenile fishes such as Nassau grouper, Queen and French Angel fishes. The wreck sits on an even keel on the sand. It is 30 feet to the sand deck, and 65 feet at the deepest point. It is possible to explore the hold and the engine room. Virgin s Cove Is a sheltered lagoon, with a fantastic coral garden with a resident 4-foot Barracuda. The dive site starts with a plateau around 40 feet 12 metres but it slopes down to 100 feet 30 meters. Here we will see big Yellow tale Snappers and fabulous coral formations.
As the river meanders and loops through the top end of the resort, it creates isolated pools and tiny secluded islands. These little niches are perfect retreats. Steal away and find yourselves a day bed, dip your toes in the cool water, order a drink, finish your book and while away your time. This is your private space. No one will disturb your romantic couple vacation, except the water waiter who will pop by from time to time to get you a fresh drink. If you need to go for a swim in a pool then we have two to choose from. By the Spa in the Water Garden, the pool is calm and quiet. It is restful and guests drop in to cool off. Down by the sea, we have a pool with a swim up bar. This pool and bar is more sociable, with people gathering to swim and talk and have a chat over a cocktail or beer. Friendships are made and stories told. Experience all that Rendezvous has to offer when you book your romantic couple vacation in St Lucia For those of our guests that like to keep active on their romantic vacation, we offer several great choices. As the resort literally sits on the beach, we make good use of the sea here at Rendezvous. So whether you are a novice or quite advanced we can offer you great equipment and tuition to learn, improve or just play about. We have Hobie Cats for you to sail up and down Malabar Bay. They are really easy to master and in no time you will be sailing like a professional! The sea at the resort is great for water skiing and wakeboarding. We can give you instruction if you have never done it before or we can applaud loudly if you have! The Caribbean is famous for its gentle warm breeze and windsurfing is a must. After a few day s tuition and loads of practice you will be skipping the waves beautifully. If none of this grabs your fancy, then how about swimming amongst the plethora of fish under the waves. Marine Park Scuba Diving Discover St Lucia s underwater world together. Visit the marine reserve and marvel at the beauty and diversity of the protected area. With more than 150 different fish species, this shallow reef is popular for both diving and snorkeling. The natural charm of Saint Lucia provides the perfect backdrop for adventure and exploration. $100.00 per person Group Couples Sailing Lessons Sail together out into the blue ocean. Our sailing classes for couples are an innovative way to learn about sailing and are designed to help you discover the joy of sailing together. While learning to sail on holiday, couples build confidence in each other with personalized instruction in an easygoing, positive environment.
Resort Course For those who are not certified divers, we offer a Resort Course PADI programme. It includes a 45-minute classroom session, 45 minutes in the pool, then an ocean dive to a maximum depth of 20ft /6m on our beautiful reef right in front of the resort. An instructor will accompany you at all times. The dive is very safe and loads of fun! Included in the price of your St Lucia Romantic holiday. WATER SPORTS Although the St Lucia couples resort, Rendezvous sits on the edge of the Caribbean Sea, we know that sometimes you may fancy a dip in a pool. So, we have created more than just pools for your romantic vacation in St Lucia We have created a river. PADI Courses PADI Open Water This course is conducted over a 3 to 4 day period. You will need to attend a four-hour session each day, which can be organized to fit your schedule. Once you become certified, you will receive a certification card which will allow you to dive with any dive operation around the world with no further training. You will receive all the Open Water course material at home so you spend more time diving upon arrival. US$550 Other Courses We offer: Advanced, Open Water Rescue, Dive Master Courses and eleven Specialties. All Scuba, air fill and regulators, BCDs, weights and boat trips are inclusive with the cost of each dive certification course. Wet suits can be hired. The Scuba Diving team will need to check your fitness level using a medical questionnaire in order to determine that you have no contra-indications, which could create a health hazard during your dive. Clothing: Swimsuit, T shirt, shorts or personal wetsuit.