This village-style Saint Lucia resort is situated on 55 acres of lush tropical landscaping. The relaxed ambience, secluded hillside setting, splendid views, and abundance of recreational activities attract families, couples, and singles from around the world.

Graced by dense flowering gardens, the stone-and-wood resort caters to couples seeking mountain air, a rainforest setting, and dramatic views for tranquil holidays and rejuvenation.

Popular with celebrating couples, Royal by Rex Resorts is the northernmost of three adjacent partner resorts along Reduit Beach. A breezy, marble-floored lobby with a peaked bleached-wood ceiling, and plush royal-purple seating heralds the style.

Long a popular getaway for celebrating couples, Anse Chastanet (Bay of Chastanet) lies at the end of a rugged, 3-km (2-mi) forest road, a world away from real-world stress. Guests come here for the tranquility; the beach; the snorkeling and scuba diving; the jungle mountain biking/hiking; the forest's nocturnal tree-frog chorus; and the opportunity to be alone together.

Dedicated to health and fitness, rejuvenation and rest, and communal experiences, the resort does not include televisions in guestrooms. During the day, guests often stroll in spa bathrobes. Because the resort attracts Europeans as well as North Americans, topless sunbathing is common. Guests must be aged 16 or older during most of the year; between June 27 and September 25 the minimum age is 12.

The resort comprises a steeply pitched, densely forested, natural amphitheater cupped between the Pitons, with Petit Piton's sheer wall on the north side appearing close enough to touch. This dramatic setting attracts guests seeking snorkeling, diving, and hiking, as well as couples desiring privacy-with-a-view in rooms and villas. Shuttles transport guests around the resort.