This Oceanfront Resort on St. Lucia Has Rooms With Private Plunge Pools and a White-sand Beach

"Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, sprawls across 100 acres of rainforest at the base of Petit Piton, one of St. Lucia's twin volcanic peaks and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon my arrival, I discovered this former 18th-century sugar plantation shrouded in trees, with pops of color from vibrant royal poinciana weaving in and out of the branches, swaying in a delicate sea breeze. In the distance, I could see the beachfront pool, a stretch of white sand beach, and the tide touching the shore."

"A $100 million renovation in 2012 transformed the Jalousie Plantation into Sugar Beach, a luxury resort and destination designed for couples and families alike. Last year, the resort also added The Spice of Life Villa, a jaw-dropping 35,000-square-foot nine-bedroom villa with an infinity pool, direct beach access, and a museum-level art collection. Today, the colonial-era architecture and design-high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, wraparound porches, louvered shutters,"

"Another culinary highlight during my long weekend stay here was the resort's Friday night beach barbecue, where I ate my weight in lobster. As I enjoyed live music at the barbecue, I realized that the true appeal of Sugar Beach is its versatility. As the resort sits on the shores of a pristine white sand beach, water activities are an all-day and night affair ( moonlight snorkeling is a thing here)."

Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort sprawls across 100 acres of rainforest at the base of Petit Piton, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A $100 million 2012 renovation transformed the former Jalousie Plantation into a luxury resort with 130 butler-serviced rooms and a 35,000-square-foot nine-bedroom villa with an infinity pool and museum-level art collection. Colonial-era architecture features high ceilings, exposed beams, wraparound porches, louvered shutters, and an all-white color palette. Creole cuisine and a Friday night beach barbecue highlight dining. Water activities run day and night, including moonlight snorkeling, and family programming includes a robust kids' club.

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