If you’re looking for a picture-perfect paradise that has sandy beaches, adrenaline-rush activities and spectacular sights, Saint Lucia has it all. The sandy Caribbean beaches are not all the island has on offer as an emerald blanket of rainforest sweeps over much of the island including the majestic Pitons; Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanic plugs.
1. You can Snuba dive
A brilliant short cut to an exhilarating underwater experience without the need for a diving certificate. Snuba diving is a cross between snorkelling and scuba diving as it allows you to breathe under water with no heavy and restrictive equipment weighing you down.
2. Cruise along the coast
Combining sunbathing, relaxation and sight-seeing, you can cruise along the island’s coastline for a truly memorable day trip. If you start your journey in the north, you can voyage to the south for lunch to see the Caribbean’s only drive-in volcano and dip into the revitalising mud baths.
3. Make your own bar of chocolate
Cocoa pods – Boucan Hotel Chocolat St Lucia
Saint Lucia is perfect for chocolate lovers and the island offers mouth-watering tours of the plantations. At Boucan by Hotel Chocolat you can make your own chocolate bar from their cocoa beans.
4. Dance under the stars
The Saint Lucian Jazz and Arts Festival takes place from 30 April to 11 May and sees music fans flock to Pigeon Island for the 12-day open-air festival featuring international and local artistes.
5. Spot the Small Six
Saint Lucia is just 27 miles long and 14 miles wide but has so much to offer visitors who are interested in nature and wildlife. The ‘Big Five’ African safari challenge has been turned on its head as the island invites visitors to spot its own smaller species, affectionately named the Saint Lucia Small Six. The six include the parrot, the pewee, the black finch, worm snake, warbler and the pygmy gecko.
6. Book Saint Lucia to Experience More
Now is the time to book a trip and make the most of this beautiful island.
Visit www.stlucia.org for more information, as well as details of the discounts and offers for key attractions on the island.
Compiled in association with the Saint Lucia Tourist Board
Oh to be in St Lucia now! I remember my brother sending a postcard from this island many years ago – he was staying there on a yacht he was crewing and absolutely loved it. Sounded so beautiful and from these photos it’s easy to see why he he rated it so highly 🙂
Looks absolutely lovely – very tempting,tho I’d stay on board boat to watch snuba divers!
Bet you’d prefer the chocolate option John 🙂
It sounds and looks lovely, nice place for either a wedding or honeymoon.
Wouldn’t it be magical to get married there 🙂 Or for any kind of holiday really! I remember reading about the island’s famous restaurant ‘Bang between the Pitons’ which had an other resonance altogether in my mind 😉
Saint Lucia looks stunning and I know I’d enjoy spotting the small six! Never heard of snuba diving but I’d love to give it ago.
Doesn’t it look lovely Kat – may be a good trip for http://www.travelatormedia.com group! Hope you get to try snuba diving one day 🙂
St. Lucia is absolutely magnificent. It’s an island that is too beautiful to even exist.
Now that is a very wonderful recommendation! I hope to visit one day 🙂