While Saint Lucia is often associated with beautiful beaches, the striking Piton Mountains, breath-taking hikes, and rejuvenating waterfalls, it’s also a fantastic culinary destination with hot Caribbean flavours and delectable Creole influences. Local food is one of the finest ways to interact with the culture there. With the introduction of its “Taste the Flavours of the Caribbean” vacation package, Cap Maison, Saint Lucia’s Best Loved Boutique Hotel, is giving foodies the option to do exactly that.

By experiencing and learning about Saint Lucia’s delectable cuisine and drink, travellers will be able to explore the island beyond its beaches and immerse themselves in Caribbean culture.

‘Bean to Bar’ Experience at Hotel Chocolate Plantation. (3hrs- excluding transfers)

Visitors will be given a tour of the chocolate plantation to learn more about how cacao is transformed into chocolate, which will thrill chocolate enthusiasts. Visitors will also get the chance to create their very own chocolate bar during the “Bean to Bar” class, with lots of tasting opportunities along the way.

Cost US$ 150pp + 12.5% taxes or US$ 250 + 12.5% per couple. Transfers US$ 240.00 + 12.5% taxes (return)

Castries Market Tour and Cooking Class (2-5 hrs including cooking class)

Under the professional direction of the resort’s Executive Chef, Craig Jones, visitors may engage in a delightful culinary experience by learning about Caribbean food and regional specialities. A private cooking lesson with Chef Craig is included after a tour to Castries Market, where they will pick out, argue over pricing, and purchase the ingredients for their dinner.

Cost US$ 210.00 + 20% taxes per couple. Transfers included.

Eat Like a Local Experience (1-2 hrs- including cooking time)

A genuine culinary experience is offered to clients by the charismatic chef of Cool Runnings Kitchen Truck, Stacy Martin. She will welcome guests to develop, cook, and consume her delectable traditional food loaded with colour and history, using an abundance of fresh and local ingredients to deliver a really unique experience.

Cost US$ 50.00 + 20% taxes per person. Transfer US$ 15.00 + 12.5 % taxes per person

Gros Islet ‘Jump Up’ Street Party (2-3 hrs)

In Saint Lucia, Friday night is typically fish supper night. They have made that into a weekly justification for a celebration in the tiny town of Gros Islet, which is only 10 minutes’ drive from Cap Maison. In the colourful fishing town’s winding streets, people light up their grills every Friday night throughout the summer to welcome throngs of revellers who will partake in a night of mouthwatering grilled fish and regional specialities, unlimited rum, and a variety of arts and crafts. Caribbean sounds play till the wee hours of the morning as tourists and residents dance in the streets.

Cost US$ 20.00 + 12.5 % taxes per person. Transfers included.

Rum Distillery Trip (2-3 hrs)

Guests may find out what makes Saint Lucian rum so unique by going to St. Lucia’s Distillers in Roseau Valley. More than 25 distinct rums are produced at the distillery, including the well-known brands Chairman’s Reserve, Bounty, and even Cap Maison’s own 10-year-old Solera rum that is matured exclusively on-site. Visitors get the opportunity to sample up to 17 different rums in the rum-buffet tasting area that follows the tour.

Cost US$ 12.00 per person. Transfers US$ 20.00 + 12.5 % per person (one way)

Rum & Wine Tasting (1-3 hrs)

A great venue to continue the rum sampling experience is the Cellar at Maison. Guests may learn about the distillation process while tasting the hotel’s very own house-blended spirit, the Cap Maison Cask Aged Rum, hosted by the hotel’s expert “rummier.” In order to learn about wine pairings from a knowledgeable sommelier, the hotel also organises private wine tasting sessions at Cellar Maison.

Cost US$ 120.00 per person + 20.00 % taxes per person (one way)

For further information, please visit: www.capmaison.com