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Land, Sea and Air

Golf
Sandals Regency Saint Lucia Golf Resort and Spa –This 9-hole, 33 par golf course provides
notable holes including 3, 7 and 8 which deliver spectacular views. The elevated forth tee
provides a panorama of the Caribbean Sea.

Estates
Marquis Estate – Prearranged tours, by bus or horseback, guide you through this working
plantation, beginning at the 19th century estate house – for a treat if you’re lucky. Next
you’ll see an 18th century sugar wheel, not in working order, and the newer banana fields.
Production for copra (dried coconut processed for oil) also takes place on the estate.
Morne Coubaril Estate (Soufriere) – Costumed guides conduct a 90-minute tour around
this 250-acre working cocoa plantation. Perhaps the most theatrical guides you’ll find on
any estate. The Morne Coubaril was the first major estate on the island, it includes 18th
century sugar mill ruins and a recreated Carib workers’ village.
Balenbouche Estate (between Choiseul and Laborie) – Owner Uta Lawaetz walks you
through her unique property, imparting the history and hardships endured in keeping
the land. Throughout time land has been seized from non-natives living in Saint Lucia.
What was once a 2000+ acre sugar plantation and mill is now a modest 70 acre eco-
lodge/organic farm and an honored Saint Lucia heritage site.

The unique property is a favorite yoga retreat and lodging for guests desiring
seclusion in a wildly natural setting. 4 guest villas are available.
Sandals Resort guests enjoy complimentary greens fees while others are welcome to play
at $30US for 9 and $45US for 18 holes. Caddies are required for all golfers.

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