Weddings at Sugar Beach a Viceroy Resort

Perfect Weddings Abroad is delighted to announce that The Jalousie Plantation on the scenic Eastern Caribbean island of St Lucia has completed a three year, multi-million dollar transformation and is marking the occasion by renaming the property Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort on November 30.

The Viceroy Hotel Group, which has managed the Jalousie Plantation since 2008, has played a key role in the multi-million dollar upgrading of the property which, apart from its stunning location, bears little resemblance to the original hotel.

Set within more than 100 acres of lush rainforest and embraced by the island’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pitons, the following have been either added or enhanced in the three-year, project that has cost in excess of US$100 million:

• 59 brand new Luxury Villas
• Eight brand new Luxury Beachfront Bungalows  
• 11 Luxury Sugar Mill Rooms have been completely revamped
• New luxury Residences complete with full kitchens and real home from home features
• 9427 square foot Rainforest Spa has opened, featuring a range of international luxury product lines and  locally inspired signature treatments, 7 tree house treatment cabanas and an earthen steam room
• Several sophisticated new restaurants and bars are now open:
-The Great Room for elegant dining and Caribbean inspired fare
- Bayside Bar and Restaurant for more relaxed dining just steps from the water’s edge
- The Cane Bar and Late Night Bar complete with rummelier to guide guests through their choices
- The Palm Court with stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and lush gardens of Sugar Beach
- The Terrace breakfast restaurant with views across the lily pond and sugar mill ruins (coming December)
• A chic new lobby and reception area welcomes guests
• New Kids Club featuring murals by British children’s book illustrator Luce Loveheart
• New Cybernook with desktop computers and printers to keep guests connected
• New boutique offering high quality logo wear and gift items (coming December)
• Kabe Prive, private garden cabanas for day use and evening dining
• Updated PADI dive facility featuring new dive classes, snorkeling excurions and SNUBA (a cross between snorkeling and scuba)
• And a beautiful new contemporary design swimming pool completes the project.

According to Jalousie’s owner, Roger Myers, the decision to become a Viceroy Resort is a logical step that will bring enhanced benefits as the property puts the final touches to this expansive renovation project. “With this completion it, makes perfect sense for The Jalousie Plantation to be officially branded and named Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, capitalizing on the excellent reputation of the Viceroy Hotel Group within the luxury hotel market and bolstering the group’s efforts to focus on the expansion of the Viceroy brand,” Mr Myers said. “Branding as a Viceroy Resort will allow us to tap into the established market base of the Viceroy Hotel Group and to continue to attract guests at the very top end of the luxury travel market.”

The resort has been added to the portfolio of weddings abroad specialist 'Perfect Weddings Abroad'.

Myers’ confidence in this new direction has been echoed by the General Manager of Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, Andre Boersma, who added: “I am excited that this iconic property has had the attention  and investment it deserves and  that we are moving into another chapter of its history as Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort—in time for the up-coming Winter season. 

“All of the eagerly anticipated offerings and services that we have been talking about and promising our travel partners over the past three years have all come to fruition and we look forward to delighting new and past guests with an entirely new Sugar Beach product capitalizing on the solid reputation of the Viceroy Hotel Group, and the continued commitment of ownership to provide quality facilities and accommodations and unparalleled experiences.”

For more information on the Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort and the wedding options available speak to a specialist wedding consultant on Freephone: 0808 168 1210.

St Lucia Weddings Caribbean in Focus

It’s no wonder Saint Lucia has been voted the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination by the World Travel Awards seven times. The majestic Piton peaks, stunning lush scenery and gorgeous palm-fringed beaches create the perfect backdrop for romance.
Top properties: Jade Mountain, The Landings, Marigot Bay Hotel, Ladera, Cap Maison, East Winds Inn, Calabash Cove, Cotton Bay Village, Windjammer Landing and The Jalousie Plantation, to name a few.
Hot spot to watch: The Tides at Sugar Beach (currently Jalousie Plantation).
Landscape: Lush rainforests, iconic Piton peaks, white, golden and black sand beaches, quaint fishing villages, secluded coves, stunning bays.
Activities: Water-sports including diving, snorkelling, kayaking and windsurfing. Other activities include a rainforest canopy ride, mountain biking, horse-riding, yachting, quad-biking, jeep safari tours, hiking, zipwiring adventures, spa treatments and golf.
Marriage Requirements: It is so easy to get married on Saint Lucia. You even have the option of getting married on the day of arrival. A local solicitor would be able to apply for a licence on your behalf. In the case of Catholic Church weddings, your local parish priest would need to liaise with a priest on island to ensure that you have undertaken the necessary counselling period prior to your marriage.
Residency Requirement: None.
Documents Required: Passport. Birth Certificate. If one of the parties is a divorcee, proof of Decree Absolute is required. In case of a widow/widower, a Death Certificate of their first spouse is required. If a name has been changed, a Deed Poll is required. If one of the parties is under the age of 18, evidence of consent of parents is required in the form of a sworn affidavit stamped by a Notary Public. If any documents are not in English, an authenticated translation must be available.
Fees: Marriage licence (arrival two days or more before the date of marriage): EC$335. Special licence (arrival same day or less than two days): EC$540. Registrar fees: EC$100

Marriage certificate: EC$8.
Witnesses: Two people are required.

Locations:
Saint Lucia offers unique wedding locations from elegant plantation houses and beautiful botanical gardens to stunning waterfalls and the breath-taking backdrop of the Piton Mountains.

Weddings in St Lucia visit:
http://www.perfectweddingsabroad.co.uk/destination/Caribbean/St-Lucia
Source: Information kindly supplied by Caribbean Tourism Organisation: http://www.caribbean.co.uk/content/files/CaribbeanWeddingGuide2011.pdf