St. Lucia

Proven St. Lucia Destination Management Company: DMC and Planner
for Specialist Incentive, Conference, Event and Convention Travel Organisers Worldwide

	BAREFOOT INCENTIVES ST.LUCIA (SITE / NCBMP/ FCCA / CHA / Virtuoso / ENSEMBLE / The Signature Network)
Contacts P.O. Box 130 Castries St. Lucia West Indies Tel: +1 758 450 0507 Fax: +1 758 450 0661 Email: st.lucia@dudmc.com Web Site: www.barefootholidays.com Contact: Ms Erwin Louisy - Managing Director Links Company Destination Example Programme Suggested Hotels Suggested Sightseeing Theme Party Ideas for Incentives Convention Centres A Few Extra Touches Welcome Gifts Specialist Groups Group Shore Excursions Programs

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General Information

Company

The name Barefoot Incentives St. Lucia sums up the relaxed, informal style of St. Lucia - one of the most beautiful of all Caribbean Islands. Yet relaxed informal does not mean lacking in professionalism.

Barefoot Incentives St.Lucia, who are also members of SITE, are a fully fledged destination management, incentive, event and meeting company, whose staff offer that rare combination of experience, skill and personalised service, which ensures your needs are fully catered for, promptly and efficiently.

A list of groups that we've worked with over the years:
Minolta
Iwnet Conference Group
Xerox
Prudential
IBAA Bancard
Association of Medical School of Microbiology and Immunology
Association of Medical and Graduate Departments of Bio-chemistry
Eucon Group
Carib News Multi-National Business Conference
Idiom Performers
CST Consultants
Va Ai Caraibe
MCA Puerto Rico
Diabetes Incentives
Fulcrum Consulting
Schwarzkoff Group
Evcon

Let us be the planner for your next meeting or event.

Destination

ST. LUCIA - JEWEL OF THE CARIBBEAN
A Caribbean island offering a complete blend of natural, geographical, historical and climatic features designs to make your visit an enjoyable and memorable one.

The island's white sandy beaches, mountainous terrain, spectacular scenery, majestic Pitons and bubbling Sulphur Springs/Drive-in Volcano, the friendly faces and warm hospitality of the people, coupled with the blend of French, English and European history, all combine to give the island its vibrancy and vitality.

Historically, St.Lucia is probably the Caribbean island with the most turbulent, colorful and datable history. It endured a bloody "Tug of War" between the French and British, in which St. Lucia changed hands fourteen times before finally ceded to Britain by the Treaty of Paris in 1814. The island is nicknamed 'The Helen of the West' - an analogy to Helen of Troy, thereby encapsulating the beauty and charm of the island.

Service may seem slower than the hustle & bustle you left behind at home, but why would anyone want a warm island experienced to be rushed?

Example Programme

Day 1 - Arrival

Airport Transfers by coach.

Airport welcomed by friendly uniformed Barefoot Incentives representatives who will meet clients immediately upon exiting the arrivals hall.

A Cold Towel Service and drinks will await them prior to boarding the coaches. Our hostess will travel with your group and provide vital information about the island.

At Hotel:
Welcome Beach BBQ Dinner on Property.
Caribbean shirts for men and matching sarongs will be provided for the Ladies.
Bonfire on the beach, flaming torches, spotlighting on the beach.
Entertainment by a steel band.

Day Two
Exclusive Catamaran Sail.
Sail along the west coast of the island past deserted coves & fishing villages.
Visit to the world renowned Drive-in Volcano and the Diamond Botanical Gardens.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Swim at Anse Cochon before returning to your hotel.
Dinner at leisure.

Day Three
Day at Leisure to enjoy hotel facilities, Spa Treatments, Watersports or Tennis.
7:30 pm: Group dinner at the Coal Pot Restaurant.
Entertainment by a Duo Group or Guitarist.

Day Four
Group Activity - Sensational Safari.

Participants set out to explore our beautiful island aboard a 4x4 land rover styled open back jeep.
Travel through scenic lush tropical vegetation, banana plantations or wherever your driver/guide and participants decide to go to explore scenes, which all contribute to the chosen theme.
Build good team spirit, great camaraderie, a day of exploration, laughter and fun.

5:30pm - Pirates Night Dinner Cruise aboard the Tall Ship Brig Unicorn.
Includes: Pirate patches given to each person on cruise, dinner onboard the ship & drinks to include beer, sparkling wine, rum punch, soda and fruit juices.

Day Five
Breakfast at leisure.

St. Lucia's Kooks
Join the fun as teams grab ingredients and compete to create culinary masterpieces under the guidance of award winning St. Lucian Cooks. In this exciting teambuilding event everyone gets to savour the fruits of their labour.

7:30pm - Themed Dinner and Awards at a Private Hill Villa.
Your stay in St.Lucia will end on a high note with this evening's farewell party at a Private Villa. The Villa is a completely secluded, privately owned home set on a ridge in 1½ acres of tropical garden with beautiful panaromic views. In one direction, there is Labrelotte Bay, Rodney Bay, Pigeon Island, the Caribbean Sea and the island of Martinique and in another the Monchy Valley and glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean. You will sip on refreshing cocktails, enjoy a scrumptious meal and dance the night away under the stars.

Day Six
Departure.

Flight reconfirmation is carried out from the flight manifest, given to us by the travel director. Each client is required to identify his/her bags before boarding the coach.

Suggested Hotels

JADE MOUNTAIN at ANSE CHASTANET

Located high on Morne Chastanet, overlooking the Pitons and Caribbean Sea, JADE MOUNTAIN is a resort within a resort at ANSE CHASTANET. Expect grand sweeping spaces beyond the imagination, with sleeping and living areas, and an extravagantly sized infinity edge pool in each suite and flowing one into another to form an amazing floating platform with the 4th wall missing entirely - the result being a stage-like setting from which to embrace the full glory of St. Lucia's twin Pitons and the shimmering Caribbean Sea - a view you are not likely to ever forget.

Jade Mountain has its own exclusive reception area and concierge services and Jade Mountain Spa providings the ultimate rejuvenating experience, along with a dedicated 24 hour room service and housekeeping team.

Rooms feature:, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fan, Coffee/Tea maker, Hair Dryer, Bathrobes, In-room Safe, Iron/Ironing Board, separate Bathtub and Shower, handheld Shower, individually designed infinity pool, private Balcony/Terrace

Resort Facilities include:  Turn down service, Internet access, Full service Health Spa, Concierge service, Currency exchange, Hair Salon, Laundry facilities, Massage treatment rooms, Complimentary Parking, Poolside swim-up Bar, Gift Shops, Medical assistance available, Porter/Bellhop and 24 hour Room Service 

Situated on spectacular Rodney Bay, near the northern tip of St. Lucia, The Landings offers the ideal spot for an unforgettable, luxury island getaway. In fact, many believe that the resort is located on the best beaches in St. Lucia,

The Landings has been designed to make expert use of Rodney Bay’s natural harbor. Each accommodation features breathtaking views of the idyllic beach, harbor, lagoon or channel. The westward-facing beach provides a wonderful spot for floating on the calm waters of the bay. The beachside restaurant and bar offers the perfect setting from which to view the dazzling Caribbean sunsets. And the beautifully landscaped paths and harborside promenades allow guests to enjoy lovely views throughout the resort. 

At this exclusive luxury resort, guests can pamper themselves in the lavish Rock Resorts Spa, sail in and out of the tranquil yacht harbor, relax on the 800-foot private beach or beside one of the resort’s many pools, take a launch to a superb  snorkeling and diving site, enjoy a drink by the pier and watch the sun set, and so much more. At The Landings, the options are endless…
 
Currently, the resort features 62 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences, a marina with 80 yacht moorings (available only to owners and guests of The Landings), a 7,000-sqaure-foot Rock Resorts Spa, a seaside Beach Club restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, several hot tubs, water sports and beach concessions/services offering sailboats, wind surfers, kayaks, snorkeling equipment and more. 

When the entire development is complete (scheduled for September 2010), it will feature 231 waterfront residences (ranging from 950 to 2,300 square feet), three dining options (including the Beach Club, the Pier Restaurant and a gourmet restaurant), seven swimming pools, a tennis club, several boutiques and more. To learn more about the resort’s amenities, view the master plan; for a graphic illustration of the accommodations and marina, view the resort model. 
The Landings’ marina recently received awards for the “Best Caribbean Development” and the “Best Marina Development Worldwide” by Bentley International Property Awards.

Personally created and impeccably rum by owners, the Gobat family, the property offers discerning guests a choice of 50 fabulous oversized rooms and villa suites with an exceptional al fresco design – a totally new approach to 5 star West Indian hotel living.

Cap Maison is perfectly located atop an ocean bluff with breathtaking views to Pigeon Island and Martinique and the beautiful Smugglers Cove below.

Cap Maison promises to deliver:

1. Attention to detail and comfort throughout
2. Designer furnishings
3. In-suite unobtrusive contemporary technology
4. Excellent personal service
5. Villa style living

Cap Maison key features and facilities:-
Villa Suites with roof top terraces and pool/Jacuzzi
Spa with 3 treatment rooms and calming Zen Garden
Bluff-edge infinity pool and Jacuzzi with pool bar
Gym and yoga
Beach (snorkeling, windsurfing and kayaking) and beach bar
Creative cuisine at the cliff-top Cap Maison Restaurant
A well stocked walk-in wine cellar
Resort chef for private villa suite dining and butler service
Excellent golf and tennis close by
Luxury resort boat for private charter

Suggested Sightseeing

Rainforest Skytram / Jeep / Lunch at Marigot Bay
(St. Lucia by Air & Land)

Immerse yourself in the island's exotic beauty as you join an open back jeep and head out for your day of adventure.

Upon arrival at the site you will board open air Gondolas which will take you gliding over the tree tops above the island's rainforest canopy and discover a whole new world, nurtured by warm, gentle rains and rich volcanic soils.

Grande Bois Waterfall and River Adventure (Soft Adventure / Nature)
This excursion will be of particular appeal to bird watchers, hikers, nature lovers and those looking for an extraordinary way to spend their time.

Enjoy an adventurous 6-hour interactive excursion to a remote 350-acre rainforest estate. Hike along a forest path and past a meandering river to a series of fresh water pools, which lead to a majestic cascading waterfall.

Relax along the banks of the waterfall, have a cool refreshing swim and enjoy tropical fruits, vegetables and lunch before returning along the pathway to join the vehicle which will take you back to your hotel.

Magical Soufriere (A Heritage Tour)
This tour is an excellent opportunity to visit some of the most scenic parts of our simply beautiful island and relive life on the island in bygone days.

Drive through the banana & coconut plantations, the sleepy fishing villages of Anse La Raye and Canaries along the island's west coast, through tropical island vegetation to the magical town of Soufriere. Visit the volcano, Fond Doux Estate and then onto Toraille waterfall and Tropical Garden for a relaxing dip before returning to your hotel.

ATV East Coast Adventure
A bus takes you through the island vegetation to the scenic east coast where your thrilling ATV adventure begins. Ride through private estates, mangrove areas and along the island's unbelievably beautiful coastline.

Stop for a swim in the warm clear waters of one of the many spectacular and secluded beaches that dot the undulating coastline. Ride onwards to a local community, where you can enjoy local fruit and a fruit drink from one of the homes located there.

Rainforest Canopy Adventure
A drive along the east coast, takes you inland to the welcome centre, situated in the heart of the rainforest. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the rainforest as you glide over treetops, across rivers and feel the thrill of "flying" through lush tropical vegetation.

Reawaken your sense of adventure on this stunningly breathtaking ride, which will leave you with a real appreciation of nature. Return to the start-up point, to join the jeep for the ride back to the hotel.

Horseback Riding Adventure
Whether you are new to this sport or an advanced rider, a knowledgeable guide will accompany you on a two hour ride along a trail on the northeast of the island. The trail winds down to the beach where experienced riders only will enjoy a gallop.

Golf
St. Lucia Golf & Country Club boasts the only operational 18-hole golf course on the island at this time. This 6,815 yard, Par 71 championship golf course is a challenge to both professional and recreation golfers. The club's facilities include a state-of-the-art 350-yard driving range and gold academy, a clubhouse and pro-shop. It will be our pleasure to book your tee times for you.

A Few Extra Touches

Hitchhiker Trick
Young ladies acting as hitchhikers board coaches from the airport and distribute welcome gifts and sing with clients

Island Girls
Young ladies wearing national costumes meet and greet clients at any location.

Lantern Bearers
Young ladies dressed in national costume bearing Shepard lanterns welcome clients as they sing folkloric songs.

Refreshments on coaches
Bottled mineral water, sodas and local beer can be place on the transfer coaches upon request.

Steel band on Arrival
A steel band will welcome the group with melodious island sounds upon arrival.

Limo and Helicopter Transfers
Treat your VIP's or Top Executives to this relaxed mode of transportation, as they travel from the airport to their hotel by helicopter or limousine.

Cold Towel Service
Enjoy a refreshing cold towel to freshen up as you exit the arrivals hall and before boarding the coaches for the drive to the hotel.

Theme Party Ideas for Incentives

Black with a Kiss of Sunset
A night of vivid color, dance, décor and vibrant colors: Fuchia, bright oranges, and sunset colored materials are the predominant theme. The warm and convivial atmosphere encourages participants to relax and unwind and ease into an evening of total fun and relaxation.

Varied hues of orange, yellow and black dominate the area. Brilliantly hued tropical coloured flowers are the focal table centre pieces while black chair covers with orange chair bows complete the décor.

Sahara Oasis
Step into the Sahara Oasis…White and Beige colored linen panels, dramatic colorful florals, bamboo installations and the king's treasure chest greets you as you are welcomed into this oasis.

Bamboo installations tower overhead, overhung with vines. The amber eyes of the Sahara creatures glisten through the foliage. Orchids and tropical colored heliconia, moving lights and uplights all contribute to the theme. The tables are covered with black table cloths with leopard print overlays and matching chair covers. The table centerpieces are beautifully designed with brush strokes to create the glistening eyes of an animal.

Carnival Extravagana
What is life in the Caribbean without carnival?
A kaleidoscope of iridescent coloured uplights sets the warm but vibrant glow of the room. The table centerpiece's rise above the table, resplendent in vivacious colour. Light entertainment sets the evening off while" Carnival" begins after the main course has been served. Costumed figures emerge at intervals to display their costumes which seem to come alive as the musical tempo increases. Costumed figures encourage the participants to join the fun and party.

Caribbean Royale
This is an elegant and splendour filled evening where the grounds of the hotel are beautifully tented and decked giving the area a warm glow to create a dazzling evening. Intricately designed displays, chair covers and table linens dot the area, while tropical flower centerpieces all come together in brilliant fusion.

We would be delighted to assist with the hospitality desk by providing you with members of our team to work alongside your hospitality staff.

Convention Centres

Gaiety Convention Center at Rodney Bay
The Gaiety Convention Center on Rodney Bay boasts the most extensive and interactive meeting venue with over 8000 square feet of outdoor space.

16,000 square feet of indoor options. The ballroom can be efficiently adapted for exhibitions, concerts, theme parties, conferences and much more.

Gaiety can accommodate a round table setting of 400 persons, theatre style of 1000 persons and standing capacity of 2500 persons.

There is a spacious dance floor measuring 80 feet by 20 feet.

The outside patio on the second floor is equipped with a full service bar and fantastic views of the sea, garden, and Pigeon Island, the island's National Landmark home of the renowned St.Lucia Jazz Festival. For cocktail seating, the patio can accommodate 100 persons comfortably.

The main floor has a removable stage that can be re-arrange to suit the occasion. This floor also accommodates a main bar, an outdoor bar, and a food court, all-overlooking beautifully manicured gardens and Pigeon Island.

The entire area is enclosed by gardens with large terracotta flower pots and soft footpath lighting. Carefully designed wrought iron gates, add a welcoming touch to the main entrance.

At the Jalousie Plantation Resort

Gros Piton Ballroom
Sit down Dinner - 80 persons
Cocktail Reception - 130 persons
Classroom Meeting - 75 persons
Theatre Style Meeting - 145 persons
Board Room Meeting - 40 persons

Soufriere Board Room
Sit Down Dinner - 35 persons
Cocktail Reception - 60 persons
Classroom Reception - 20 persons
Theatre Style Meeting - 65 persons
Board Room Meeting - 20 persons

Welcome Gifts

• A St. Lucian Spice Basket
• Local Spice Condiments in a Local Straw Basket
• Silk Screened Place Mat set of 6
• Straw Place Mat set of 6
• Tropical Coloured Cushion Covers
• A Bottle of St.Lucian Rum / Liqueur
• St.Lucia Coffee Table Book
• A Native Pin Cushion Doll
• St.Lucia Coffee Table Book
• A Native Pin Cushion Doll
• Handmade Ceramic Pottery with Group's Inscription
• St.Lucian Post Card with Stamps
• A St. Lucia Mug
• A Batik Silk Scarf
• St. Lucia T-Shirts
• St. Lucia Beach Bags
• Coconut Palm Frond Hat
• A Boxed Sprig of Orchids
• A St .Lucia Coaster Set
• Antique St. Lucia Map
• Batik Shirt for men and matching Beach Sarong for ladies
• Welcome Fruit Basket

Specialist Groups

• Church Groups
• Historical Groups
• Sport Groups
• Heritage Groups
• Ecological Groups
• Soft Adventure Groups
• Jazz Lovers (During the first two weeks of May, every year)
• Cricket
• Bird Watching
• Turtle Watching
• Golf Groups

Golf & Country Club
The St. Lucia Golf and Country Club is the only 18-hole golf course on St. Lucia. It is conveniently located in the northern part of the island within Cap Estate. The course was designed by John Ponko, who worked with the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. The 6,815 yard; Par 71 championship golf course is a challenge to serious and recreational golfers. The club's facilities include a state-of -the- art 350-yard driving range and golf academy, a clubhouse and pro-shop. Club rentals, lessons from the club's resident golf professional, golf shoes and gloves, balls are available. Golf cart is mandatory.

Beausejour Cricket Grounds
The St. Lucia National Cricket Grounds are located in the small community of Beausejour, in the northern part of the island. The facility can accommodate a total of approximately 10,000 people. This state of the art facility houses 18 private boxes, a media centre, 4 western stands, an All-inclusive Piton Stand, Grounds section and players pavilion which includes a members and VIP lounge.

The ground comprises of a test standard wicket area with all its supporting amenities, for players, officials, spectators, and the press. The media centre provides generous accommodation for the press and commentators' facilities complete with satellite transmission control room.

Group Shore Excursions Programs

Barefoot Incentives also offers an array of "Cruise Ship Group excursions" and these can be customised to suit the needs of the group. Time constraints are given the utmost consideration.