Jalousie Plantation

Jalousie Plantation, formerly the Hilton, comprises a steeply pitched, densely forested, 325-acre layout cupped between the Pitons (each approximately 2,600 feet), with Petit Piton's sheer stone wall on the north side seemingly close enough to touch. This dramatic setting attracts guests seeking snorkeling, diving, hiking, and other outdoor activities as well as couples desiring privacy-with-a-view and 24-hour room service in their hillside villa rooms.

Petit Piton and Gros Piton create a mile-wide bay extending out from the resort's 150-yard Eden Beach (imported) light-colored sand. Petit Piton drops into the sea directly adjacent to the resort. Floats are anchored near a snorkeling/scuba diving area beside the mountain's sheer wall. Freshwater swimming is available in a 150-by-50-foot oblong pool surrounded by a sundeck furnished with cushioned lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Adjacent to Petit Piton's sheer rock wall as well as to tennis and squash courts, a health-and-beauty spa and a fitness center are situated 400 feet up the resort's hillside. The air-conditioned spa offers massage, body treatments, hydrotherapy, facials, waxing, and hair and nail care. Treatments are also available in a beachside gazebo.

The complimentary open-air fitness center includes mirror wall panels and contains a universal gym, cardio machines, free weights, and a workout area for complimentary aerobics, stretching, and tae bo classes and Pilates workouts (fees charged). A computer in a business center offers dial-up Internet connections (surcharge). An air-conditioned children's club provides complimentary supervised activities for youngsters age 5?12.

For a fee, the resort offers water-taxi service to the picturesque French-colonial capital of Soufri?re, a 10-minute trip.

Dining:

The Bayside - Beachside open-air restaurant serving lunches of salads, sandwiches, light meals. Creole dinner buffet Tuesdays and Fridays featuring beach bonfire and Caribbean show (fire eater, limbo, live band).
The Pier Restaurant - Casual, two-level, open-air restaurant adjacent to pier on rocky waterfront. Open five nights weekly for dinner only. Starters such as sautŠed shrimp, goat cheese with roasted peppers. Main courses include strip steak, seafood stew, pork tenderloin, grilled fish.
The Plantation - Air-conditioned restaurant located on hillside with sea view through fabric-draped windows. Main courses feature Herb-crusted Salmon, Spicy SautŠed Shrimp, Almond/Saffron-crusted Lamb Loin, Glazed Strip Steak. Dinner only. Dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men.
The Verandah - Open-air buffet-breakfast spot located in lowest level of Great House (main building) overlooking bay.
The Balcony - Located in Great House (main building). Wood deck with view mountain/sea view from oversize rattan chairs. Saturday-night candlelight dinner with set menu.
Palm Court - Open-air lounge with sea and Petit Piton views. Big-screen television, pink-marble bar.

112 guestrooms in one-story, pastel-colored, wood-and-fieldstone villas clustered in groups of eight to 12 some 300 feet above the beach on a steep, forested hillside. The tropical forest nearly engulfs each cluster, rendering villas invisible from the beach and main building. Complimentary shuttles transport guests up and down the hill around the clock.

Decor and furnishings include pastel walls, white tile floors, pottery, white furniture with gold trim, dressing benches, and cushioned dark-rattan chairs. Sheer violet fabric is draped above beds' heads. Makeup alcoves comprise mirrors, counters, and benches. Green marble bathrooms include stall showers and separate shower/tub combinations. Televisions and VCPs provide entertainment, with video movies available for rent.Rooms in a verdant setting have plunge pools and sunning terraces with dramatic views.

George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU) is 33 miles away. Approximate driving time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Check in: 4 p.m.
Check out: Noon.