5-Oh! Birthday Celebration ... Stellar Experience ... to be Repeated!!!
Submitted: November 15, 2012
Stayed: November 2012
When I set out to plan my weeklong extravaganza to celebrate my "5-Oh!" birthday with 16 of my closest friends, never would I have anticipated the wonderful "red carpet" experience that was to follow. Not only was "Caille Blanc" the most amazing property but my experience – from booking the villa thru planning and actual enjoyment of my birthday celebrations – was the most unexpected mix of: (1) a personal and tireless event planner (the charming owner), (2) a warm, doting , caring staff, and (3) outstanding meals that were presented in the most ceremonious manner with elegant table settings that showcased the most beautiful tropical floral arrangements ... prepared just for us! Our intimate meals at the Villa rivalled even the most memorable ones experienced elsewhere on the island at the five-star Jade Mountain, Jalousie Plantation and my beloved Coal Pot Restaurant in Castries. This was surely the happiest and most stellar of birthday celebrations and one I will long remember. Each one of my guests felt uniquely spoiled and seemed to have their “favorite” lady on staff; we had fruit juices made from every conceivable fruit on the island, the cocktails flowed and were expertly presented, my tea was made to perfection, the local cocoa tea was also made to our specs each morning (especially when it was discovered that we loved it!). Even with all that, I’m probably forgetting something … what can I say? I was born on the island and grew up there during the first 18 years of my life, so to return 30 years later to celebrate my 50th in Soufriere, the favorite town of my youth, and to leave with such fond memories is simply magnificent. Thank you, Owen, for getting so personally involved in planning this celebration with me and to the ladies – Chef Marilyn, "Febs", Francesca, and Paulea – who met every request with a smile and without hesitation. Last but not least, even the pool and groundskeeper, Curtis, and our night "watchman", Albert, were consistent in their desire to help us and tend to our every need. They ALL embody the St. Lucia of my childhood that has been mostly lost in Castries.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: 5-Oh! Birthday Celebration
Wow! What more could an owner say? This is the kind of review that makes an owner smile and really feel good about the effort to make a guest’s holiday so memorable. My associate, Kathleen, and I, go out of our way to try to achieve this on every level and truly appreciate this kind of commentary. Owen Coleman – Owner, Caille Blanc Villa Residence
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