Virgin Holidays View
This is a truly top-quality hotel offering a superb array of facilities and amenities in the luxury all inclusive package. There are 3 restaurants and a café/deli to choose from offering a buffet choice and an à la carte menu, so there is always plenty on offer to whet your appetite. Different free spa treatments are available each day and there are plenty to choose from, including Swedish massage, facial or salt loofah body buff. The emphasis here is on rejuvenating mind and body, so whether you do this with meditation, T'ai Chi, scuba diving or just lying by the pool – it's all included.
Where is it?
On Pink Gin Beach, 15 min to St George's. Transfer time from airport: 5 min.
Eats and drinks
Garden restaurant (buffet breakfast and lunch plus nightly themed à la carte dinner), Great House restaurant (à la carte dinner). Oscars by the Sea (à la carte lunch and dinner), The Café Deli serving snacks, light lunch and afternoon tea. 3 bars including a piano bar and the Terrace Bar.
Entertainment
Regular evening entertainment.
Fun and games
3 swimming pools, whirlpool, 2 floodlit tennis courts — free group tennis-pro classes, archery, fencing, table tennis, pool table, gym, aerobics, relaxation classes, master classes at certain times throughout the year, spa (daily programme of body treatments included — 1 different treatment per person per day from preset list, non-transferable, however you can pay for any upgrade to a treatment not listed). Executive 9-hole, par-3 gold golf course — free green fees and golf-pro classes. 3 free scuba dives per 7 night stays and 4 free dives per 10 night stays for PADI certified divers, 1 per stay for non-certified guests. Snorkelling, windsurfing, water volleyball, kayaking and Hobie Cat sailing.
Handy stuff
Media room with 3 computer terminals for Internet access and a 50" plasma TV. Boutique. Hair and beauty salon*.
Room info
100 Luxury rooms on 3 floors in 2 buildings with no lifts. All Luxury Rooms come with air-conditioning, balcony or terrace, ceiling fan, telephone, CD clock/radio, mini-fridge, safe, iron and board, and hairdryer. Luxury Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping max 2 persons. Single occupancy Luxury Rooms are also available. Luxury rooms with 2 double beds are available on request, but not guaranteed.
Room Upgrade
Luxury Oceanview Rooms — are located on a hill, set back from the beach, with ocean views, sleeping max 2 persons.
Luxury Oceanfront Rooms — are adjacent to the sea with panoramic ocean views, sleeping max 2 persons.
Plantation Luxury Oceanview — are located on a hill and have ocean views. Rooms have a sitting area with a pullout sofa bed and sleep max 3 persons.
Plantation Luxury Oceanfront — are adjacent to the sea with panoramic ocean views. Rooms have a sitting area with a pullout sofa bed and sleep max 3 persons.
All rooms take maximum 2 persons except for the Plantation Luxury Oceanview and the Plantation Luxury Oceanfront which take 3 persons
Minimum stay
5 nights except for: 10-24 Feb '13 and 21 Dec '13-03 Jan '14 when it is 7 nights.
Additional information
Children over 10 years permitted 01 May 2013- 15 Sep 2013
Min age 16 years at all other times.
Max 1 child per room.
Children under 16 years do not receive spa treatments.
No spa treatments on Christmas day or New Years Day
Dives not permitted between 25-28 December & 31 December-01 Jan
Dress Code: Lunch is casual but swimming wear must be covered. Dinner is elegantly casual (no t-shirts, shorts, caps or bare feet).
Please note: LaSource is not recommended for individuals with walking disabilities.
*Denotes local charge.
SPA — Included Treatments:
SILK AND SMOOTH SCRUB — 50 mins
A gentle exfoliation of the body, using silky skin body scrub followed by a gentle moisturising massage using lomi-lomi strokes replenishes and tones your skin. This deep pore cleansing top-to-toe treatment removes aged and flaky skin cells, leaving the skin feeling smooth as silk. This treatment prepares you for the sun and promotes a longer lasting tan.
FLOAT ON AIR — Oasis Hand and Foot Ritual — 50 min
A special foot massage from the knees to the toes followed by a relaxing hand massage to stimulate the general reflex areas and sensory nerve endings of the hands and feet. It is decongesting and relaxing to the body’s systems and nerve pathways. A good revival after a long flight.
MASSAGES — 50 min:
FULL BODY SWEDISH MASSAGE: With increasing physical and emotional pressures of modern living, making relentless demands on the body, massage has the potential to reduce strain, and alleviate pain. The benefits of Swedish massage are extensive. It helps break down adhesions and lactic acid, improves the circulation of the blood and lymph and soothes tired or aching muscles.
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AROMATHERAPY: Aromatherapy uses volatile plant oils for psychological and physical well-being. Combining the sense of smell with touch, this gentle, lymphatic drainage massage will lull you into a state of sublime relaxation. As a holistic medicine, Aromatherapy is both a preventative approach as well as an active treatment during acute and chronic stages of illness or ‘dis’-ease.
HIT THE SPOT — LaSource Signature Back and Shoulder Massage — 50 min
This LaSource unique massage targets the key muscles on the body using an organic indigenous blend of pure coconut oil with nutmeg and clove infusion. A deep massage of the back neck and shoulders using the aromas of these locally grown spices, designed specifically to ease muscle tension and bring back vitality to the body. Nutmeg and Clove are known for their healing and analgesic properties.
RESTORATIVE FACIAL — 50 mins
A classic skin specific facial tailored to treat individual and specific requirements. It is deep cleansing and rebalancing, leaving your facial skin vibrant and radiant. It includes a hand and arm massage.
POINT SALINES WRAP — 50 mins
A detoxifying and diuretic full body wrap that blends seaweed with aromatherapy essential oils to offer a mini-detox treatment. Incorporating Dry Body Brushing, this is also an ideal maintenance treatment when part of a weight loss programme. This treatment also mineralises and moisturises, leaving your skin feeling renewed and hydrated.
MOTHER-TO-BE MASSAGE (for expectant mothers) — 50 min. A nurturing massage specially tailored for the expectant mother’s needs. Very beneficial to reduce stress, decrease swelling in the arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints. It benefits circulation, comfort and aids in relaxation and provides emotional support during pregnancy.
All Inclusive
All meals, afternoon tea, bar drinks (including premium brands), wine with meals. All activities, entertainment, tuition and instruction above unless otherwise stated.