St Lucia, Saint Lucia

Answer 1

One of the beautiful and unspoilt islands in the Caribbean is St. Lucia, which is very mountainous. Saint Lucia offers a mix of rainforests, great beaches, coral reefs and volcanic mountains, along with warm hospitality and all-inclusive resorts. The capital city is Castries, which is one of the main ports of call for cruise ships to the Caribbean.

Historic attractions in Saint Lucia include the Pigeon Island Museum and Interpretive Center where you can find information on St. Lucia’s colonial past. Pigeon Island, a former hideout for pirates, also houses the National Park. Other attractions include the St. Omer Artmagic in Castries, which is a gallery showcasing the works of St. Lucia’s most famous artist, Dunstan St. Omer. You can also visit the La Toc Battery Fort, which is the only military facility open to the public.

After dark, you can listen and dance to live music at the resorts and restaurants in the tourist areas. There are also bars and restaurants located in Rodney Bay, where you can listen to the different music rhythms, including the local chak-chak, reggae, steel pan and calypso, while you enjoy a romantic meal. The Late Lime and Indies at Rodney Bay are two of the most popular nightclubs and at Gros Islet you can attend the local street party at the weekly “jump-up’.

Visiting the west coast of St. Lucia is a must, where you will find many of the beaches, including the popular Reduit Beach in Rodney Bay as well as the fishing villages. Water sporting activities are numerous in this area as well as at the hotel resorts. Other interesting and family-friendly attractions in St. Lucia include a visit to Soufriere, where the twin peaks of the volcanic mountains, called Pitons are located. The Pitons are regarded as St. Lucia’s most prominent and important attractions. Popular activities include jungle biking and hiking in the mountains.

Influenced by the French, West Indian and Creole cultures, the food in St. Lucia is tasty and delicious. Restaurants and hotels serve a range of different cuisines including European and international dishes and some of the best eateries and restaurants are located in the resort areas on the west coast.

Some of the national foods, which you should sample while you are in Saint Lucia, include fried plantains and green figs. St. Lucia is also known for its fresh foods especially seafood and some of the specialties include lobster also called langouste which is often cooked in many different ways, salt fish and conch or lambi. In order to experience some of the local foods and culture, you should visit the regular weekend fish fries and festivals at Anse La Raye on a Friday evening and Dennery on Saturdays. There you can savor fresh seafood such as lobster, fish, shrimp, crab and even octopus.

In St. Lucia, the popular drinks are mostly rum punches and cocktails and you can also sample the local beer, called Piton larger as well as pina coladas at the resort bars.

Answer 2

St. Lucia is a gem on the eastern Caribbean Sea where green mountaintops and blue waters meet for days. Often voted as the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination, it’s a haven for romantic getaways, honeymoons and relaxing vacations. While it may have breathtaking beaches, white sands and calming waters, there is also plenty for the adventurous types as well.

With a number of trails waiting to be explored, you may find yourself standing infront of a gorging waterfall or smack dab in the middle of a rainforest. Nature-lovers should follow the Forestiere Rainforest Trail, located only 20 minutes from the city of Castries as part of an Old French Road which traverses through pristine rainforest. Also for sea enthusiasts looking to explore the abundant sea life that St. Lucia boasts, snorkeling and/or diving are prevalent activities many enjoy in the calm waters of the Caribbean.

With its exuberant beauty, lush peaks, volcanic mountains and beautiful beaches, St. Lucia simply doesn’t disappoint.