If we had known about Ladera when we got married, that would have been our honeymoon destination. Situated between the Pitons on Piton Mitan Ridge at an elevation of 1,000 feet, it is the ultimate in Caribbean views and luxury. The rooms have only three walls, as the fourth side is open to the ocean. Because of the elevation, there is a constant breeze and literally no bugs or mosquitoes. With only 25 suites and villas, it is small and wildly romantic.
The food isn’t too shabby either. Their restaurant, Dasheene, has been voted the best on the island for years. The views from the restaurant are reason enough to go. The food is consistently good, and if you go for their Sunday brunch buffet, you get more than your money’s worth. The menu changes every 6 months, and the brunch buffet on Sunday (noon to 3pm) had a salad bar, a barbecue unit, carved meats, vegetables, and a dessert bar.
Note: If you are going to Dasheene for the views, try to go for dinner or an early lunch. From around 1pm, the glare from the water hurts your eyes, not to mention blocks the photo ops!