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The Pitons are mountains that are covered with tropical greenery. They are located near the towns of Soufrière and Choiseul on the southwestern coast of the island of St. Lucia. These peaks protrude from the sea, and are stunning and magical. One of the loveliest places on earth is anywhere you can see these luminous peaks.

At Anse Chastenet, nobody watches TV, only the daily panoramic sunsets that coax you to sleep. This special place, which seems more like a place the Swiss Family Robinson lived than a hotel, is built into a flower-decked cliff that takes advantage of the view of the Pitons. The fourth wall of every room is completely open to both the Piti and Gros Piton mountains, but still completely private. There are hundreds of stairs to climb to navigate between the beach and your room, and not for the easily-winded (no elevator because it is all outside!) To eat dinner, one must climb hundreds of stairs to the top of the hotel deck to see a 360-view of a lush tropical forest bordered by two small sandy beaches. St. Lucia diving is excellent, as there is a protected marine reserve with tons of fish and coral reef galore.

After a week, I made friends with the birds that randomly flew in and out of my room along with the Caribbean trade winds. Since they knew a Bento box filled with delectable snacks would be delivered precisely at 4 p.m. daily, these little beggars hung out at my table and chair, and chirped for a few bites. I shared my food with them because their songs were so beautiful. I felt connected with nature, and the night sky seems so close, I felt I could reach out a grab a star. At the end of the day, I looked forward to morning yoga on the beach then fell into a deep sleep under a mosquito net. One my “Heaven on Earth” locations!

Let’s travel together and nurture ourselves with beautiful views and nature, shall we? Let’s find another heaven on earth! On my journey to the Mayan Yucatan, you’ll relax and nourish yourself with a sense of deep peace and plenty of blessings. Mark your calendars from January 8-14, 2011! Join us for spiritual teachings, spa treatments, yoga, sacred sites, and mala-making. I look forward to being with you! Click here to sign up!