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Holiday Reviews > Caribbean > St Lucia > Rodney Bay > Rodney Bay Villas > Villa Giorgia > Read Reviews
| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
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Jan 2008 |
| Tour
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Booked Independently |
| Submitted
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Mr P G Graham |
| Overall
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10/10 |
| Comments: |
"Words that don’t quite say it"
Fantastic, Beautiful,Wonderful, all words that don’t quite say it, all of the people you have in place looking after us were great.
so from all of us we thank you,
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Aug 2007 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Tropical Villas |
| Submitted
By: |
Dr GM Man |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
| Comments: |
This is anything but a typical holiday villa – quite unlike any other I’ve seen on the island. From a previous visit to St Lucia and studying pictures I thought I knew what to expect, but the unusual, low profile of the house didn’t prepare me for its enormous and deceptive size, emphasised by cool shades of white and grey and a simple, uncluttered interior where a family much bigger than ours could lose itself.
Contrasting, warm terracotta paving brackets the main house – in the large courtyard hidden behind an iron gate set in a rustic stone wall like the way into The Secret Garden, and along what must be the longest veranda in the Caribbean where we spent much of our time just chilling out, looking over the huge grounds and jumping into either of the pools whenever we felt like it – even in a tropical downpour!
Different birds visit through the day and in the evening bats swoop low over the pool-deck. If we looked carefully and quietly, sometimes we could spot a crab poised to retreat into its hole in the ground. Picking ripe mango and paw-paw from the laden trees is just one of many abiding memories, and finding a newly-fallen coconut definitely beats trying to win one at the fair.
The housekeeper Francesca is a star and the management company very responsive, whether to domestic enquiries or advising and booking sightseeing activities. When we didn’t stay in to enjoy a meal cooked by Francesca, all our needs were catered for in nearby Rodney Bay with its excellent restaurants and supermarkets, and almost all our wants in the capital Castries with its busy shops and enormous covered market for local produce and Caribbean crafts, about 20 minutes away.
A more challenging drive, off the good and steadily improving main roads into the hilly bits, rewarded us with stunning views of St Lucia’s mini-continent of landscapes from rain forest to volcanic peaks to rich, coastal plain. On one beach, we viewed the remains of a booster rocket, salvaged from the sea a couple of years ago!
I would recommend Villa Giorgia to any person or family group wanting a tropical island break somewhere quiet, secluded, spacious and unique yet not far from major amenities.
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jul 2007 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Booked Independently |
| Submitted
By: |
lilibet |
| Overall
Rating: |
9/10 |
| Comments: |
Having returned from St Lucia before Hurricane Dean arrived I hope that the beauty of this small island has not been too devastated.
Villa Giorgia is set in the Gros Islet part of the island and command views of a very large and productive garden.
The island itself is beautiful and the people are of a generous spirit, although word of caution if you are travelling by car you may be stopped by locals purporting to be tour guides and offering to travel with you for a fee, a gentle refusal is enough for them to leave you alone.
It is worth hiring a car if you are not staying at one of the resorts, as there are many wonderful hidden beaches to visit. A must is the cable car and zip wire which takes you right to the top of the rain forest and on a good clear day you may spot one of the Parrots which the Island is famous for.
Another must is the evening cruise on the Pirate Boat which leaves around 4pm from Rodney Bay and with a plentiful supply of rum takes a tour of approx 3 hours and offers a chance to view some of the most wonderful sunsets.
There is a market in the Capital Casteries and this is well worth a visit on either a Friday or a Saturday where local goods can be purchased. For something a little special there is the Large Duty Free Complex, Point Seraphine and for all of the women there is a fantastic jewellery warehouse with prices well below half, make sure that you have your passport and your return flight details when shopping at any of the malls to take advantage of the Duty Free Prices.
Make sure that you take a trip to the Sulphur springs and see the crater of the Volcano which has pools of mud bubbling along with a subtle smell of Sulphur.
On the whole a very enjoyable holiday and even though was during the rainy season did not distract from enjoying some of the most spectacular scenery.
Whether staying at an all inclusive or in a villa make sure that you get a chance to get out and about and enjoy all which this charming island has to offer.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
May 2007 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Booked Independentlytropical Villas |
| Submitted
By: |
Mr Scout |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
| Comments: |
“I am under the spell of Villa Giorgia”.
Visiting St. Lucia is an experience, with beautiful clear blue waters and incredible beaches - this island is truly a paradise.
I was welcomed with smiles and openness. The feeling was relaxed but friendly. We had so many plans, but then we fell under the spell of Villa Giorgia .
We reached the villa, and were greeted by the housekeeper Francesca - who had a big smile. As it turned out, nothing was too much trouble for her. You must try Francesca's rum punch, it is amazing!
The villa was something else. It was truly elegant, with simple clean lines throughout and simply white washed walls that allowed the beauty of the gardens with its bougainvilleas to shine.
The large pool and splash pools both were in their elements when the lights were on at night. It was all surrounded by well maintained grounds. Do look out for the humming birds.
Everything we needed was available here - so much, that it was very difficult to make the decision to go out, or simply just to relax and stay poolside!
The whole villa team was there to help and guide us, which we found great.
In addition, the villa was ideally situated if you do wish to explore.
To us, Villa Giorgia and St. Lucia meant the same things: Outstandingly beautiful, tranquil, and serene. It was, quite simply, somewhere to go and find yourself smiling and relaxing while enjoying a little bit of paradise on earth.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Feb 2007 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Tropical Villas |
| Submitted
By: |
Mrs DJ Sinclair |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
| Comments: |
Villa Giorgia welcomed us instantly. Its cool tiled floors and rapid turning ceiling fans lowered our temperature from the magnificent heat outside.
The villa provided us with all the modern furnishings in comfortable conditions. (You must try out the ice machine for the cocktails!) The Villa was so large, airy and spacious. For us, it felt like home away from home. We felt so comfortable, safe and extremely relaxed.
One of my favourite spots was sitting overlooking the pool and garden in the early hours of the morning while having breakfast on the patio. What a start to our day!
It has to be said, the garden went on and on, and it was very pleasing to the eye. And then there was Francesca which just tops it all off, she was brilliant. We wanted to bring her home with us!
The location of the Villa was excellent with easy access to various attractions like Pigeon Island, luxurious beaches and excellent restaurants in and around Rodney Bay. (You could try out Ti Bannane - excellent cocktails and great food with night music.)
Our favourite was Anse Lavoutte. We persisted down a very remote road only designed for 4x4s, and the determined! We found this absolutely romantic and isolated beach. It was picture perfect!
The island provided so much activity. We mingled with the locals and coated ourselves in mud from the sulphur springs, treated ourselves to the mineral baths at Diamond Falls and botanical gardens, marvelled at the dolphins swimming and playing alongside the boat and got lost in the rain forest.
Another great tip is to do a day pass at one of the resorts (Sandals was great). This gave us access to various water sports, snorkelling, water skiing, and sailing (to name a few) with full access to all their facilities, food and drinks all inclusive with the day pass. It was a good tip from Margarit from Tropical Villas. Knowing you had Villa Giorgia to go back after mixing within the hotel all day made it even more enjoyable and it is literally just down the road from the Villa.
We can't end this review without mentioning the people. If any memory keeps a smile on our face is the memory of the people. St Lucians are just so welcoming and pleasant...and to quote a favourite cocktail...No pressure, No problems.
This was definitely one of our most enjoyable and rewarding holidays.
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