Thank so much to Janus, you created a wonderful place!!!

DAY 1 - Arrived around 5pm, walked down to town around 6pm. Had the beef burgers with fries & 2 pitons @ Pier28  - good dinner, reasonable prices - $15 EC for a burger, piton beer $6 EC, so dinner for 2 ran $52.00 EC (under $20.00 US!) 
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The walk into town isn’t bad but after a long day of travel it was a little tiresome walking back up that hill in the dark….and a flashlight is a good idea! 

DAY 2 – First full day was amazing! Breakfast and coffee on the porch is the right way to start the day. We packed a lot into one day…Anse Chastanet/Anse Mamin: great snorkeling! We brought our own gear so we didn’t have to rent the equipment. We enjoyed snorkeling in Anse Chastanet but Anse Mamin was much better, and it is a short walk from Chastanet. Had lunch at the Jungle Grill in Anse Mamin, it was good, but you’re paying resort prices ($70.00 for two burgers and some beers, us Dollars). Better to save your money and go elsewhere for a burger. Service was excellent though. 
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• Snorkeling – Anse Mamin – Go about 100 yards off the beach past the big rock. When you hit the drop off it really gets good. We saw a lot of fish, a lobster, eels and lion fish. Go in the morning, before lunch after 2:00 the boat traffic picked up. 
• diamond-waterfall-and-botanical-garden.htmlBotanical Gardens and Diamond Falls – This was a great, easy afternoon outing that took less than an hour. The waterfall was neat, but the garden was awesome to walk though and experience. We didn’t have a guide and really enjoyed it. 
• Had Dinner at Ruby’s – Great service and really good food, had the grilled shrimp and the half chicken special. The chicken was a huge meal and well set lunch out of it. The rest of the day has been a mix of Pitons, walking down by the pier, taking a dip in the pool here at the villa and some homemade rum punch 😊 

Day 3 - I’m going to miss the mangoes…and breakfast on the porch! Went to Sugar Beach – The 14 cocktail is worth the shuttle back up the hill! Very pretty view of the Pitons but it is definitely a resort setting. 

• Snorkeling – Anse De Piton Marine Reserve – lots of fish and corals, but not nearly as pretty underwater as Anse Mamin. More crowded and lots of boats as well, though the marine reserve is blocked off so the boats aren’t right on top of you, it was fun but we preferred Anse Mamin for sure. 
• sulphur-springs-st-lucia.htmlVolcano and Mud Baths  - we skipped the tour and only went for the baths, which ran $11.00 US. That waster is HOT!!!. The gray mud was a little more course and the black mud was very fine. We were there around 2pm and a tour group came in as we were finishing – funny to watch them, but certainly filled the place up. Excellent adventure for a mini spa like experience without all the extra pomp. ( That is the closest I’ll ever get my huband to a spa, hahah). 
• Waterfront De Belle View – best meal we’ve had yet. On the street across from the main piers. The restaurant upstairs and overlooks the water, but you hae to go down a non descript hallway and upstairs to get there. Small and Colorful, the food was delicious. We had the local fish cakes, jerked pork and curried goat (for you adventurous eaters) and we at all of it. Food prices low. 

Day 4 – went down to Zaka’s for coffee and smoothies, very good fun atmosphere, nice people. Will go back. We also picked up some of their artwork to take home. We went back to Anse Mamin for more snorkeling. It was by far our favorite place to go. Took a little swim in the lagoon there soo. 

• Tet paul – Everyone already said it, don’t miss this easy, short nature walk (not a hike at all). We had a guide, which was fine – she pointed out all the plants and fruits growing there, which was fun. Best views by far on the “Stairway to Heaven” worth the time! 
• Had Dinner at Petit Peak – Would not recommend, as my husband got food poisoning from the grilled fish. My food was fin, nothing spectacular. Great views from the restaurant, but by far the most tourists. If you want a good burger go to Whispers. It was all local good food and good prices. Plus no food poisoning. 

Day 5 – Gros Piton – we tried it, but with last nights dinner disaster we coly made it to the halfway point before turning back. Guide was excellent, views were good, but from as far as we go, Tet Paul was better for views. The extra $1.00 for walking stick was worth it. Somethings to note

• It is not an easy hike
• You will be climbing up very rocky areas
• You will soak your clothes in sweat
• The path is pretty narrow
• The cardio is intense (that’s what got us, not the climbing up the rocks). 

We came home and hung out in the pool here at the Villa. Then took a nap. Spent the evening in due to rain, but thoroughly enjoyed the villa! 

Day 6 – going home! We loved our time at Serrana Villa and Saint Lucia. 
My favorites: Anse Mamin, the mud baths and tet paul, the Gardens. 
My Husbands Favorites: Anse Mamin and De Belle View Restaurant. 
Enjoy your stay – we know you will! 
Thank so much to Janus, you created a wonderful place!!! 

May the good lord bless your time here as you enjoy the beauty of his creation. 

Jonathan and Kelly