Jounen Kweyol In St Lucia

Planning an October Family Vacation Holiday, the place to be is in St. Lucia for Our International Creole month (Jounen Kwéyòl Entennasyonnal).  This Festival is held from the 30^th of September to the 30^th of October 2013. The Creole festivities include La Maguerite Flower Festival, Creole Dance Fiesta, Creole Tea Party, Creole Fashion Shows and the Creole Film Festival. On the 27^th of October three or four communities are selected to host this major event.

               Activities such as Creole Food and Drink Fairs, local dishes of Greenfig and saltfish (National Dish), Crab calaloo, hot bakes and cocoa tea; Creole Mass. Demonstrations of traditional technologies, equipment and items depicting the folk life of the ancestors of modern day such as the coal pot are also displayed on this day.  

Lots of people come out to these communities to take part in this celebration and they are all dressed in the National Wear (Madras). On that day St. Lucians are also encouraged to speak the Creole language (Patois) as much as possible.

 

Eben, ki-sa ou kay fèuh Òktòb? -Well, what are you going to do in October?

 

Book one of our two –four bedroom villas at Gateway Villas and come celebrate Jounen Kweyol with our St Lucians, Lucian style! This will be a month to remember and I guarantee that you won’t regret making this decision.

Palm Court St Lucia Villa

Palm Court is a small condominium with two and one bedroom Apartments and Pool, which lies in the heart of Rodney Bay. It is suitable for adults and kids, these units are well equipped and fully furnished. It includes internet access, cable TV, telephone which only allows landline to landline calls. There are queen sized and king sized beds which can go into single beds, the bathroom is magnificent and talk about the kitchen and living room area (it’s a must see) is very spacious and comes with everything kettle, toaster, coffee maker, microwave and more.

             The outside is breathtaking with all the beautiful flowers and trees, and best of it all is the pool and the fountain. Relax by the pool while taking a sun bathe or just drinking lemonade on a sunny day.

               Take a walk to the beach which is 5 minutes away from the apartments, there you can enjoy some water sports or other fun activities, watch the sunset while sitting on the sand and having a good conversation with your partner. There are restaurants and bars on the beach so everything is in one spot; or walk through Rodney Bay where there are more restaurants, shopping malls, grocery stores. Want to go out at nights then you’re in the right place there are clubs and many other activities going on in Rodney Bay. There is also a Casino, you don’t have to play on the slot machines or tables; have a sit by the bar and enjoy what’s playing on the flat screen TV. This small community of villas are well secured and gated with security patrolling around all day and all night.

 

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Cap Estate St Lucia Rental

St. Lucia Vacation Villa Rentals is a great choice for a quiet and relaxing vacation. We cater for family and friends, our Luxury Four bedroom Villa with Pool, Garden and Ocean/Golf Course View is a perfect getaway. This unit has four larger + spacious air conditioned bedrooms and bathrooms. It comes with a well equipped kitchen so the entire family can help prepare breakfast at the same time. The dining room area has a huge wall unit where there’s a display of plates with different drawings and cook books so you can try a different dish every day. Get some relaxation in the living room while watching a favorite sport channel on the flat screen television or surfing the web, the unit also has a telephone where you can make landline to landline calls. The patio is surrounded by beautiful flowers and suitable for a great BBQ. If I stayed there for my vacation the only place I would be is in the sparkling blue pool water and enjoying the beautiful sunset and the breathtaking views. The Garden is so fascinating, or grab a drink from some fresh coconuts directly from the tree. This time of the year the mango trees is filled with juicy mangoes, grapefruits and also papaya. The flowers are so beautiful there are Hibiscus  which are in a vibrant red yellow and pinkish shade.

Also a beautiful flower in the garden of this Cap Estate St Lucia rental, Zephyr Hill Villa is the Rose, which is St Lucia’s National Flower.  There are also bougainvilleas in white and pink shades. This Luxury Four Bedroom Villa has its own garage and the drive is like heading to a new adventure with all the flowers and trees around it. Security system is a must with guards checking the property, safety is guaranteed. Now you can’t just read about this villa and say “wow its sounds really nice”. You have to live in it to believe it, so grab your bags book the flight and come enjoy what you’ve just read.

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St.Lucia Jazz Festival

One of the most popular shows ever held on the island is the St.Lucia Jazz festival.  It seems to be an event that everyone looks forward to, regardless of age group, and the one thing they all have in common is the love of music. An annually held festival towards the ending of the month of April and the first two weeks of May is always one to look forward to. Generating persons from all corners of the world, this year the line up looks a bit exciting and not forgetting very entertaining.

With tickets ranging from $40-$70 USD per person that is exceptionally affordable for the caliber of artists who are invited. A few of the events are local and free but those which stand out most are held on the 10th, 11th and 12th May. An exciting weekend to look forward too, if you have not booked a hotel yet i suggest you start looking at the many deals in place, a St.Lucia vacation rental in the Cap Estate area comes in handy since the venue Pigeon island where the main stage events are held is less than 7 minutes drive away. Beating the traffic should be number one on the list of things to avoid, no one likes sitting in traffic especially after an enjoyable night, talk about a mood kill!

I am sure no one would really want to miss out on artists like The Jacksons, Ginuwine and ACE who will be opening up the main events on Friday may 10th. The next day Saturday May 11th will definitely be one to enjoy with performers such as Akon, Tito Puente Jr., Tony Allen with the FELA dancers, Robbie Greenidge & David Rudder. And as the norm goes the best always seems to be saved for last. Everyone seems to be very excited to the performances of  R. Kelly, The O"jays, Brian Culbertson, and our very own Folk Coalition (Ronald "Boo" Hinkson featuring indigenous Saint Lucian musicians). Each of these individual celebrities are calling out to someone out there.

But don't forget before you get your tickets, plan your trip properly and select for yourself and friends a beautiful St.Lucia vacation rental home in the area. Life is better with company, and so is music!

One bedroom Palm Court

What is more mind relaxing than a vacation in the sun! Getting away from the cold weather and into a bright and sunny environment. Whether it be a week, that is more than enough time to defrost, kick back and enjoy the endless summer in St.lucia.

The best part about your vacation ought to be the location choice of any St.Lucia vacation rentals. And the perfect place to be is in the Rodney Bay area, where hiring of a vehicle is really  not necessary unless you want to leave this town. It seems to be the most convenient place to be on the island, everything is available from shopping malls with designer stores, supermarkets, international cuisine all the way down to a large casino.

A newly built one bedroom apartment which is only 4 minutes walk to the beach is a great St.Lucia vacation rental for the couple on a romantic getaway, or even for the newly married honeymooners. Definitely not a pocket picker, this beautiful condo rents for $150.00 USD per night. Just imagine a one week vacation in a lovely condo priced at just $1134.00 USD. Now that’s a deal worth grabbing hold of! This ready to live in apartment is equipped with internet, telephone and cable tv along with brand new and modern kitchen equipment. So the vacationer has two choices, eat out at one of the spectacular restaurants along the Rodney Bay strip or prepare a romantic dinner and dine in! If you’re not up for the walk to the beach, have a quiet afternoon swim at the main pool situated a few steps from your front door. Everything a vacationer can ask for, privacy and convenience at your service.

Enjoy your St.Lucia vacation rentals stay on the island, book a tour, see the hidden parts of the island, and when you are ready to leave don’t forget to book your airport drop off. The staff is very kind and is willing and able to help with any of your specific requests. Book now and receive a $50.00 Visa gift card upon arrival.

More details on the one bedroom in Rodney Bay at  http://gateway-villas.com/stlucia_villas/details/25/

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