St. Lucia
Immerse yourself in the perfect holiday experience when you visit the island of St. Lucia.
Located in the Eastern Caribbean, St. Lucia will mesmerize you with its beauty, friendly people and range of attractions. The warm tropical weather makes it a year round destination, allowing you to enjoy walks across sand beaches and cool swims at any time.
In addition St. Lucia offers the finest accommodations with a range of all-inclusive resorts and other luxury hotels. For the traveller on a budget, you can also find numerous hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfasts, with views overlooking the Caribbean Sea and St. Lucia’s natural beauty.
When on the island be sure to visit the capital, Castries. This beautiful city will ensure your holiday desires are met with its range of duty free shopping malls and restaurants serving the finest of local and international cuisine. Popular dishes on the island include banana and saltfish, breadfruit and saltfish and bouyon, which is a combination of several meats and ground provisions. You will also come across several landmarks within the capital including the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Derek Walcott Square and the Government Buildings. The rich history of St. Lucia can also be seen in the town of Vieux Fort. Located near the southernmost point of St. Lucia, this city is named after a fort used by the French to look out towards neighbouring Caribbean Territories.
With tourism a major part of St. Lucia’s activities, you will find numerous attractions to entertain you whilst on the island. One such attraction is the Piton Mountains. This world heritage site features two magnificent mountains, Gros Piton and Petit Piton, linked by the Piton Mountain Ridge. In St. Lucia you will also find the only drive in volcano at the Sulphur Springs Park, Soufriere. Take a tour of this natural wonder or sample its healing properties when you swim in its warm pools. This island’s natural beauty continues at the St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, an area home to the beautiful Diamond Waterfalls. Enter a tropical paradise as you stroll the winding paths, taking in the sights and sounds the Botanical Gardens has to offer.
With Independence celebrations in the month of February, a trip during this time will allow you to learn of the historic events surrounding the islands independence as well be a part of the several activities designed to celebrate it. There is also the St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival during the months of May and April. For a spectacle of lights, colour and dance you can travel during July and be a part of the island’s festive carnival.
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