This Caribbean vacation getaway has a rich history of French, English, and African settlers that have all contributed their unique traditions and essence to the St. Lucia. The fertile, volcanic soil of the island shields an abundance of fresh produce including several different types of banana, mangoes, papayas, pineapples, passion fruits, guavas and coconut.

St. Lucia resembles nearby Dominica in its mountainous, volcanic appearance. In fact, its two most widely known landmarks are Les Pitons, twin mountain peaks that drop dramatically to the water’s edge near Anse des Pitons on the island’s west coast. St. Lucia offers an adventure experience for everyone. Take a hike along twenty-nine miles of trails throughout the rain forest.

Its exotic beauty truly captures the luxuriant allure of the Caribbean. From the distinctive twin peaks of Les Pitons to the cascading majesty of Diamond Falls and the translucent turquoise sea that frames it all, St. Lucia is the sort of island that travellers to the Caribbean dream about–a small, lush tropical gem that is still relatively unknown. Lucia is only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, with a shape that is said to resemble either a mango or an avocado. In St. Lucia, there are plenty of options. Read the rest of this entry »