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celebrity hotels Caribbean
Sun,sea, sand
and stars
The Caribbean attracts more than its fair share of celebs,
some preferring to hang out at glitzy hotels, others wanting
to hide from the glare of the paparazzi in boutique boltholes.
Which would your client prefer? April Hutchinson goes on
a star trek around the islands for some options
ST LUCIA natural beauty and exemplary service. Its
Amy Winehouse spent many months at some tropical design is neither old-school bling or
of the island’s top hotels last year, including new-world modernity, but the likes of Giselle
LeSport and Cotton Bay. But hopefully that Bundchen, Natalie Portman and Oprah
hasn’t put off the island’s other famous fans Winfrey are all big fans of the hotel for its
– some who don’t mind being snapped and exotic charm. The Sun, Moon and Star suites
others who do everything they can to hide all have extravagantly sized infinity edge
from the paparazzi’s camera lenses. pools and open-plan design with no fourth
When it comes to sharing the beach wall, all facing out to St Lucia’s famous twin
with some famous faces, you’re likely to Pitons and the Caribbean Sea – and far away
see a few basking at Royal by rex resorts, from the lenses.
including television presenter Konnie Huq
and former England and Tottenham footballer How to book it
Les Ferdinand, who were happy to be snapped Pap-tastic: Virgin Holidays offers seven nights
enjoying the sun on their holidays at the at Royal by rex resorts from £928 per person on a
resort recently. room-only basis, with Gatwick flights and transfers
For really escaping the crowds, old-school included. Price based on two adults sharing a
Windjammer Landing – with a 20-year track deluxe suite room in June.
record on the island – is loved by British TV ■ vhols4agents.com
stars. They know they can bring the family
here and be treated superbly and away from Star secret: ITC Classics offers seven nights at
hostile prying eyes, thanks to the hillside Jade Mountain from £2,585 per person including
setting which leads them down to a secluded breakfast, flights and transfers.
cove where the kids can play. Richard and ■ itcclassics.co.uk
Judy and their family, and Claudia Winkleman
and her children have all found sanctuary
here (but of course, have written about it for
the national newspaper travel sections, so
don’t want to be TOO private).
When it comes to true A-listers who really Opposite: Windjammer Landing has
need a refuge, Jade Mountain is hard to beat. hosted the likes of Richard and Judy
Up high on Morne Chastanet, this private and Claudia Winkleman.
hotel is within the exclusive Anse Chastanet Left: Konnie Huq has been spotted at
resort, a stylish enclave with outstanding Royal by rex resorts
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