Visit the Caribbean and you cannot return without a stop at St. Lucia (Lu-sha), known as the gem of the Caribbean. Beaches of the purest white sands, sprawling plantations, towering mountains, rainforests, relaxing St. Lucia hotels and all things tropical - these are the things you will find here.
Experience the beauty of St. Lucia for yourself!
Inhabitants and locals are proud of its rich culture, and traditions are followed to this day. Enjoy one of the many cultural, historic, or nature St. Lucia tours that are on offer. Visitors are treated with courtesy and welcomed to the towns, shopping locales or places of historical interest.
The island paradise of St. Lucia is a place of great natural and cultural wealth just waiting to be explored. Offering a variety of tours in St. Lucia - from deep sea diving to viewing historical sites; from shopping for trinkets to understanding the historical origins and traditions; from bird watching and hiking to adventure sports - St. Lucia is one of the most desirable destination among the Caribbean islands. The unspoilt beauty of this exotic island paradise will enrich travellers, body and soul, for a lifetime!
You will find that there is no shortage of things to do or great places to stay in St. Lucia. There is something to suit each interest. If you like nature and all things natural, head out to the Pitons - St. Lucia's magnificent giant mountains that tower over the horizon and provide a solid landmark for all to see. Explore these 2,000 foot treasure troves of nature to find wonderful varieties of birds and animals and rainforests of the most luxuriant shades of green, with exotic fruit trees like mango, papaya, coconut and banana. The shy and endangered St. Lucia parrot resides in these mountains. Hiking and walking on the many trails is another attraction for many tourists. You can also view one of the most spectacular volcanic craters of the world here - the Soufrarie volcano.
The proximity to water means there is a large choice of water sports - everything from swimming and snorkelling to sailing and diving to view the beauties of the deep sea. Other leisurely pursuits include golfing, tennis, biking and driving. You can use our St. Lucia map to find the best hotels in St. Lucia to suit your needs and be close to what you'd like to do whilst there.
Most people who are in Castries, the capital city of St. Lucia, are locals; businessmen, workers, etc. There are also some great St. Lucia hotels there, and Castries is a town of diversity and wondrous cuisine - of course, that is due in large part to the fact that the Castries Market boasts the greatest selection of both locally cultivated and imported produce. The majority of the hubbub that keeps the city active for all of daytime is centered around the citys busy port, and if you're looking for a few extra dollars, a short stint as a deckhand on a docked ship is bound to bring you some cash (or it can simply be an exciting experience, whichever way you'd like to view it!). However, although Castries is great to experience, the real St. Lucia is in the little working villages, the plantations and the valleys.
St. Lucia can trace its history well past colonial rule. Its lone inhabitants were the Caribs until the Europeans turned up in 1500. The French arrived to colonize it in 1660 and fought with the British no less than 14 times for control over this paradise. Having passed between the French and the British a number of times, St. Lucia was dubbed 'the Helen of Troy' of islands. St. Lucia was a part of the Federation of the West Indies for four years starting from 1958, and gained independence on 22 February 1979. The close-to 120,000 residents have found more than usual interest in their native land due to the 2007 Cricket World Cup held in the Caribbean.
If you look at St. Lucia on the map, this 27 by 14 mile-long island may seem very small. But it sure packs a punch of wonderful experiences for any visitor. With Barbados to its south and Martinique and St. Vincent on either side, St. Lucia is probably the lesser known island of the Windward Island group of the Lesser Antilles. Providing access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, this amazing island holds the power to lure travellers from around the globe. You can also use your St. Lucia holiday to visit some other great Caribbean islands such as Antigua, Montserrat, Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Dominica.
