Fond Doux Holiday Plantation in St Lucia is a 19th century colonial plantation hotel set in nature amidst the lush, tropical foliage of St Lucia's breadbasket, historical centre and world heritage site, Soufriere. Soufriere, home to St Lucia's majestic Pitons, a world heritage site, forms the backdrop to this rustic, ecological plantation hotel which effortlessly marries old world colonial with every modern amenity in nature's richest surroundings. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Lucia/fonddouxestate/hotel/2052/12/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:28:21 EST Imbued with a magical ambience, Fond Doux Plantation estate in St Lucia is ensconced in verdant tropical gardens, and surrounded by one of Soufriere's most active agricultural plantations. The French colonial estate house overlooks lush green gardens and original colonial cocoa racks and is minutes away from one of nature's wonders, the Pitons world heritage site. Luxurious, historical and architecturally intriguing the Fond Doux Holiday Plantation is a journey back in time and closer to nature. Fond Doux Plantation House and Cottages are the best in rustic tranquillity set among lush tropical gardens in nature's best kept secret. Tropical breezes rustle through lush rainforest foliage and create an ambience that is romantic, secluded and revitalising. The Fond Doux Plantation House and Cottages are designed to give guests the option to be as connected or sequestered in nature's embrace as desired. The tropical setting at Fond Doux Holiday Plantation at once relaxes, enveloping you in completely natural surroundings with the unobtrusive convenience of modern amenities, attentive professional staff trained in tropical hospitality, and access to a host of convenient services. Step out of your plantation cottage or suite and into the healing arms of nature in this tropical paradise. At Fond Doux Holiday Plantation, finding the ultimate tropical excursion is as easy as opening your front door. Nestled into a lush, tropical hillside near St Lucia's World Hertiage Site, The Pitons, and minutes away from historical Soufriere Town, Fond Doux offers up some exciting tour and excursion options. The world-renowned drive in volcano and sulphur springs, a geological wonder with naturopathic benefits, are just around the corner from Fond Doux. Explore a host of warm and cold water tropical waterfalls and take in the splendour of the majestic Pitons, as a backdrop or from the top. But you needn't exert yourself that much in the tropical environs of Fond Doux Holiday Plantation. Just step out into the lush, tropical 135 acres estate at Fond Doux and traverse one of our three diverse heritage tour nature trails that will lead you to breathtaking vistas, historical ruins, diverse local flora and fauna and local traditions and folklore. The Cocoa Pod and Jardin Cacao Restaurants at Fond Doux Holiday Plantation offer up sumptuous Caribbean and international cuisine in beautiful tropical environs. Set amid the tropical gardens of Fond Doux estate, these two restaurants enjoy tropical breezes and bright tropical light where diners can appreciate the truly magical ambience of the estate. Lunch is usually a buffet featuring both local and international fare served in traditional Creole earthenware. Diners can expect delicious nutritional meals from our chef that capture the essence of Caribbean living. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Lucia/fonddouxestate/hotel/2052/12/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:28:21 EST