St. Lucia is filled with jaw-dropping surroundings from the dramatic Piton Mountains to lush rainforests and gorgeous waterfalls. Whereas its panorama alone units it aside from different Caribbean islands, its wealthy Creole heritage and vibrant music scene create a cultural expertise distinctive from the standard Caribbean getaway.
Among the finest locations to remain on the island is a property tucked between the long-lasting Pitons: Sugar Seaside, a Viceroy Resort. Now, the 100-acre property added Spice of Life — a shocking new 35,000-square-foot villa with an infinity pool, direct seaside entry, and a museum-level artwork assortment. (Its title is a nod to Sir Harold Mitchell, who authored a guide with the identical title and is the grandfather of the present homeowners of Sugar Seaside.)
“Spice of Life is essentially the most unique lodging now we have ever launched at Sugar Seaside, setting a brand new benchmark for ultra-luxury within the Caribbean,” stated James Wyndham, managing director at Sugar Seaside, A Viceroy Resort and vice chairman of name expertise and loyalty for Viceroy Lodges and Resorts, in an interview with Journey + Leisure. “Whereas our resort is already famend for its unparalleled service, breathtaking pure environment, and world-class facilities, this new residence takes privateness, house, and customization to a different stage.”
Designed by the famend Botelho Wooden Architects, the villa seamlessly merges indoor and out of doors residing. Domestically sourced wooden and stone create a pure, earthy ambiance, whereas custom-made furnishings in gentle, muted tones permits the putting artwork assortment to take middle stage.
“Spice of Life is not only a spot to remain—it’s a residing gallery, residence to one of the expansive non-public artwork collections within the Caribbean,” Wyndham stated. “Friends have the distinctive alternative to immerse themselves in world-class artwork with out leaving the consolation of their lodging, making their keep really one-of-a-kind.”
Spice of Life’s spectacular lineup contains works by legendary artists like Yayoi Kusama, Salvador Dalí, Banksy, Tom Sachs, KAWS, Anish Kapoor, and Damien Hirst, simply to call just a few. The villa itself was designed as a gallery, with fastidiously deliberate lighting, spacing, and colour palettes that spotlight each bit. “Every piece within the museum-worthy assortment has been thoughtfully curated,” Wyndham added.
The inventive expertise doesn’t cease on the villa, as Sugar Seaside as a complete is residence to one of the outstanding resort artwork collections on this planet. Friends can discover the resort’s 100-acre property, discovering a harmonious mix of nature, luxurious, and inventive curation at each flip.
Spice of Life can host as much as 18 company throughout its 9 bedrooms. Every bed room could differ in dimension, configuration, and artwork, however are unified with one fixed: floor-to-ceiling home windows guaranteeing uninterrupted ocean views.
The visitor expertise begins earlier than arriving at Spice of Life, as Sugar Seaside’s concierge and culinary groups curate a tailor-made eating menu and itinerary. Whereas villa company have entry to all eight of Sugar Seaside’s eating spots from the beachfront Jalousie Grill to the effective eating eatery Saltwood, they’ll request any of those restaurant menus to be recreated proper within the villa.
Friends take pleasure in facilities like a devoted concierge, on-property shuttle, airport transfers, entry to the lodge’s Rainforest Spa and wellness middle, and the newly opened Sugar Seaside Racquet Membership, which has tennis, padel, and pickleball courts with the Petit Piton because the backdrop. Although, the villa additionally incorporates a non-public fitness center with Peloton gear and out of doors showers that double as non-public spa areas for final rest.
Each Spice of Life keep features a non-public fireworks present, together with customized experiences like artwork classes, non-public eating, and wellness retreats. Plus, there’s the Cocoa Mill, the place company can immerse themselves within the island’s wealthy chocolate-making traditions.
“Spice of Life is designed for the discerning traveler who values privateness, personalization, and unparalleled luxurious. Whether or not it’s a household in search of an unique getaway, a bunch of mates looking for spacious lodging, or a pair in search of a romantic escape, the residence is designed to accommodate each kind of keep,” Wyndham stated.
To be taught extra or guide a keep on the Spice of Life villa, go to viceroyhotelsandresorts.com or contact the reservations group at +1 758 456 8000.