Synopsis
In this episode, Monica Galetti and Giles Coren visit Jade Mountain, an entirely handbuilt hotel in St Lucia where each room has no outer wall and so is open to the ocean view - as well as having its own private infinity pool.
- Programme: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
- Series: 3
- Episode: 04: Jade Mountain, St Lucia
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2021
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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