St. Lucia Truly Exotic
A truly exotic paradise awaits visitors in St. Lucia. The islands majestic volcanic peaks echo the sheer wild beauty that is St. Lucia. Pristine beaches of both black and white sands beckon to sun loving travelers from around the world. Exploring the islands interior sections will reveals breathtaking waterfalls, lush tropical rain forests, and aging relics that act as tribute to St. Lucia’s vivid history.
The Pitons
Relics of the Past
Adventure For Everyone In St. Lucia.
St. Lucia offers an adventure experience for everyone. Take a hike along twenty-nine miles of trails throughout the rain forest. Or for a more relaxed experience try a safari ride.
Wild Adventure Awaits
Below the beautiful turquoise waters surrounding St. Lucia lay some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean. St. Lucia’s world renowned Marine Park, the Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA) is rated as one of the best dives in the world. Experience elaborate coral reefs, ship wrecks, wall and drift dives where brilliant tropical fish and wildlife abound in the crystal clear waters.
Location:
St. Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean Nation, part of the lessor Antillies, located south of Martinique and north of St. Vincent. A Windward Island, St. Lucia was named by Christopher Columbus after St. Lucy.
St. Lucia Weather
Average temperatures in St. Lucia range from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to the upper 90’s. Humidity on the island will average 70 to 90%, but is rarely a problem for visitors staying near the coast, due to the almost constant trade winds. Travelers planning excursions to the interior parts of the Island are advised to be prepared for high temperatures and humidity.
Because of its close proximity to the equator, St. Lucia does not experience well defined seasons. Weather can also vary significantly from one day to the next. The rainy season in St. Lucia occurs between June and November, but usually consists of short, sporadic, heavy showers with blue skies quickly following.
St. Lucia Culture
St. Lucia has a very rich cultural heritage, due in most part, to the fact that the island changed hands between the British and the French 14 times over it’s history. It wasn’t until 1979 that St. Lucia finally became an independent state.
Saint Lucia’s culture is a mix of African, French and English influences. The primary language is English, but a secondary languages is Creole, a form of French patois.
Looking out at Rodney Bay
St. Lucia Tours and Excursions
Pigeon Island National Landmark, St. Lucia
As with many other Caribbean islands St. Lucia holds various festivals throughout the year including a Carnival in mid July.
Music
Popular music genres in St. Lucia are soca, and reggae. Folk Music is also a popular tradition in Saint Lucia. Saint Lucia hosts an internationally renowned Jazz Festival every year in May.
All Inclusive St. Lucia Travel Vacations
Sandals Resorts, Almond Morgan Bay, Almond Smugglers Cove, Anne Chastanet, Bodyholidy at LeSport, Coconut Bay, Jalousie plantation, Rendevous
Getting to St. Lucia
Hewanorra airport in the south, handles most international flights while the smaller George F.L.Charles airport services the local inter-Caribbean flights. Hewanorra Airport is approximately a 90 minute bus ride to most hotels in St. Lucia.
Resource Links:
St. Lucia Tourist board
St. Lucia on Wikipedia
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