

The curtain raises on April 29, 2016, with a line-up that blends island culture, famed musical talent and eclectic music genres. Internationally renowned performers taking the stage this year include Marc Anthony, the top-selling tropical salsa recording artist of all time, singer/songwriter Shaggy, 10-time Grammy winner George Benson, legendary Kool and the Gang, soft rock duo Air Supply, reggae pop singer Omi, French zouk masters Kassav, jazz saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr., and two-time Grammy nominee Joey Alexander. Tickets are available for purchase via http://stluciajazz.org/.
The ten-day festival runs through May 8 and will feature a multitude of musical performances and art showcases throughout the island. Locations span from Saint Lucia’s iconic Pigeon Island National Park, where main stage events will kick-off on Friday, May 6, to various other venues island wide. With a continued emphasis on the arts component of the festival, a tribute to Sir Derek Walcott – one of Saint Lucia’s two Nobel Laureates – will be presented through a staging of his play, Omeros, produced by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London.
An Arts Village with a dedicated site in the north of the island will feature literary, visual and performing arts, while the acclaimed fashion show, “Hot Couture,” will return with a spotlight on Saint Lucia and the region’s cutting edge style. Completing the line-up is a string of other local entertainers, together with more than 100 local artisans, who will perform at jazz venues island wide during the festival.
Packages from participating hotels and resorts include:
Anse Chastanet – Soufriere
“Jazz it Up”
- Receive every third night free for all festival related travel from April 28 through May 8, 2016
- Daily rates start at $455 per couple in the standard room category
- Meal plans start at $180 per couple, per day for breakfast and dinner; $340 per couple per day for the all-inclusive meals and drinks package
- All room and meal rates are subject to 10 percent tax and 10 percent service charge
- If a meal plan is pre booked, the free nights will include same meal plan free of charge
- To book, email [email protected] or call 1-800-223-1108
Calabash Cove – Marisule, Gros Islet
- Receive 35 percent off plus a fifth night free
- Minimum five night stay is required
- Valid for travel from April 29 through May 8, 2016
- Visit www.calabashcove.com for more information about the resort
Castles in Paradise
- Receive 20 percent off rates in one and two bedroom apartments; rates start at $125 per night
- Available from April 1 through May 30, 2016
- Minimum four night stay required
- Visit www.castlesinparadise.com for more information about the resort
Chez Marie Alish – Castries
- Rates start at $85 per couple, per night; minimum four night stay required
- Available from April 28 through May 29, 2016
- Visit www.chezmariealish.tripod.com for more information about the resort
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa – Vieux Fort
“Spring into Savings”
- All-inclusive rates start at $157 per person, per night, double occupancy, for a savings of 55 percent off
- Includes all meals snacks, premium brand cocktails, wine, beer and beverages; admission to Saint Lucia’s largest waterpark; entertainment and activities; all taxes and gratuities
- Children under three stay free; children ages 4-17 stay for $63 per night
- Book now through March 31, 2016 for travel from April 16, 2016 through May 31, 2016
- Offer valid for new bookings only and is not combinable with other sales or promotions
- Visit www.cbayresort.com for more information about the resort or call toll-free from North America 1-877-352-8898
Fond Doux – Soufriere
“Silver Heritage Jazz”
- Receive up to 20 percent off standard rates in all room categories; rates start at $200 per room, per night
- Includes breakfast daily
- Book by May 15, 2016 for travel from April 29 through May 31, 2016
- Visit www.fonddouxestate.com for more information about the resort
Ginger Lily Hotel – Gros Islet
“JAZZ Festival Sale”
- Receive 25 percent off standard rates in Superior Deluxe, Upper Deluxe, Executive Suite room categories
- Rates start at $157.50 per night; minimum three night stay required
- Includes daily continental breakfast; full breakfast available to order separately
- Offer valid from May 1through May 15, 2016
- Visit www.gingerlilyhotel.com for more information about the offer
Mango Beach Marigot – Marigot Bay
“Stay on the Bay Dinner Jazz”
- Book five nights at Mango Beach Inn for $180 per couple, per night for a total savings of 20 percent off
- Includes a free two course dinner at the Rainforest Hideaway
- Offer valid from April 26 through May 10, 2016
- Subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offers
- Visit www.mangobeachmarigot.com and www.rainforesthideawaystlucia.com for more information
Royal by rex resorts – Rodney Bay
“Jazz Special”
- Stay three nights and receive 50 percent off standard rates in all room categories
- Rates start at $400 per couple, per night
- Includes daily breakfast and taxes
- Book by February 29, 2015 for travel from April 29 through May 8, 2016
- Subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offers
- Visit http://www.rexresorts.com/st-lucia/resort-st-lucia-royal-by-rex-resorts.html for more information about the resort
St. James’s Club Morgan Bay – Choc Bay
- Rates start at $154 per person, for a total of 45 percent off (based on triple occupancy, garden room)
- Nightly entertainment will feature Ronald ”Boo” Hinkson, a performer at the festival, “Skip Monday, Teddyson John and Jam Band: DYP, all preforming weekly
- Each Wednesday evening the Fete Borla Mere Beach Party “rocks the beach” with moko jumbies, drumming, fire blowing/limbo show and a calypso band
- Visit www.morganbayresort.com for more information about the resort
St. Lucian by rex resorts – Rodney Bay
“Jazz Special”
- All-inclusive rates start at $300 per room, per night, based on double occupancy
- Includes daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, taxes and service charges
- Book by February 29, 2015 for travel from April 29 through May 8, 2016
- Subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offers
- Visit http://www.rexresorts.com/st-lucia/hotels-st-lucia-st-lucian-by-rex-resorts.html for more information about the resort
The Landings – Pigeon Point, Gros Islet
“Jazzin at The Landings”
- Rates start at $419 per night for a one-bedroom Marina View Suite; $569 per night for a two-bedroom Marina View Suite, plus service charge and taxes; minimum three night stay is required
- Includes daily “Detox Morning Cure Breakfast;” $75 credit for either festival tickets, one round of golf, or a spa treatment; one drink cooler for a main stage show at Pigeon Island; a one-way boat transfer to a show at Pigeon Island, salsa lessons and a commemorative souvenir
- Book by May 4, 2016 for travel from May 1 through 10, 2016
- For more information and to book, call 866-252-0689 or visit www.landingsstlucia.com
Ti Kaye Resort & Spa – Anse Cochon
“Jazz Special – Celebrating 25 Years with 25 Percent off all Room Categories”
- Receive 25 percent off standard rates in all room categories; minimum three night stay is required
- Applies to new bookings, not combinable with other offers and subject to availability
- Book now through March 31 for travel from April 16 through July 15, 2016
- Visit www.tikaye.com for more information about the resort visit
The Villa Beach Cottages – Castries
“Jazz 25 Special”
- Receive 25 percent off one or two bedroom villas on Choc Beach
- Includes free airport transfers, complimentary drinks on arrival, use of ocean kayaks, discounted rates on car or jeep rental and beachside massages
- Book now through April 28, 2016 for stays of three nights or more from April 29 through May 18, 2015
- Package applies to new bookings only and subject to availability
- Visit www.villabeachcottages.com for more information about the resort
Villa Capri – Cap Estate
“Jazz It Up at Villa Capri”
- Book five nights and receive the sixth night free for a total of 25 percent off
- Four bedroom villa for up to eight guests is $750 per night
- Five bedroom villa for up to 10 guests is $850 per night
- Six bedroom villa for up to 12 guests is $1,000 per night
- Seven bedroom villa for up to 14 guests is $1,200 per night
- Eight bedroom villa for up to 16 guests is $1,400 per night
- Nine bedroom villa for up to 20 guests is $1,550 per night
- Book by May 1 for travel from March 15 through May 14, 2016
- Not valid with any other offer; does not included food and beverage
- Visit www.capristlucia.com for more information
Windjammer Landing – Cap Estate
“Ain’t that Jazzy”
- Receive 45 percent off all-inclusive stays in a one bedroom villa
- Rates start at $461 per night, based on double occupancy; minimum three night stay required
- Includes all meals, beverages and water sports, including snorkeling and windsurfing
- Rates are subject to 10 percent service charge and 10 percent VAT
- Visit www.windjammer-landing.com for more information
For more information about the 25th Annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival visit http://www.stluciajazz.org.



