St. Lucia hotels and tours

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Visit the Caribbean and you cannot return without a stop to 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 luxuries you will find here.

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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 we 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 a map of St. Lucia, 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.

Bay Gardens Inn

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Location: Rodney Bay

From: USD 90.00


This cosy, romantic 33 room hotel is a tropical paradise with a three (3) Diamond Rating. It is located in St. Lucia's premiere tourist area of Rodney Bay. Spacious modern rooms each with a private terrace, gourmet meals, and a high standard of service make this one of the most requested hotels on the island. [more info]

The Downtown Hotel

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Location: Soufriere

From: USD 65.00


Thriving in the heart of Soufriere is the unmistakable sights and sounds of European colonialism, Soufriere, the oldest settlement on the island and occupied as from as early as 1746, served as the French capital in the 18th century, this complex cultural mosaic seamlessly turns into Soufriere's unspoiled eco-environment.

To maintain this balance, the hotel was built on premise of French Architecture, in the hub of Soufriere; hence it's elegant but simplistic name; The Downtown Hotel-where the beauty of nature meets the pleasure of life.

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The Conch Shell Inn

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Location: Gros Islet

From: USD 75.00


The Conch Shell Inn has 10 rooms. The rooms contain either a single bed or double bed, private toilet and bath, a fan, cable TV and a mini fridge.

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Habitat Terrace

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Location: Bonneterre

From: USD 100.00


Habitat Terrace Boutique Hotel and Self-catering Apartments is one of the newest small hotels in St. Lucia, with a captivating mix of ambience and modern day comfort.

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St. Lucia hotels team

Meet Carmelita Xavier and the team at Solar Tours & Travel... your local connection to St. Lucia. It is no mistake that each of the team members are involved in the tourism industry of St. Lucia. We are deeply passionate about the people, the land and the cultural heritage of our beautiful island nation, and enjoy the chance to showcase the best St. Lucia has to offer. We have a strong interest in working with our local community to minimize the negative impact tourism may have on our local environment, and provide real opportunities for local development.

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Events

Feast of St. Rose De Lima (La Rose)

30/08/2010

This is one of two rival floral cultural festivals of St. Lucia. It is celebrated primarily in the more rural communities. Participants dress up in costumes and dance in the streets. There are distinct featured characters namely the Queen, King, policeman, nurse etc. They dance to the beat of folk music and drumming. It is quite the cultural treat and visitors are welcome to observe and participate.

St. Lucia Bill Fishing Tournament

09/02/2010 - 04/09/2010

The Marina at Marigot Bay on St. Lucia's scenic west coast is the new setting for this year's St. Lucia Game Fishing Association's annual Bill Fishing Tournament. Over 100 anglers from throughout the Carribean and US are expected to take part in this year's event!

Food and Rum Festival

30/10/2010 - 02/11/2010

The ‘Food & Rum Festival' is an event to attract the best chefs, wine connoisseurs, rum fanatics and food critiques from not only across the Caribbean but internationally!

Jounen Kweyol Entenasyonnal

26/10/2010

Jounen Kweyol also known in English as Creole day is the day of celebration of our Creole heritage. This festival celebrates a popular yet un-official dialect of French, widely spoken in the Caribbean region. A mix of Kweyol (Creole) food, music, games and folklore come together to give this festival a really unique flavour, home to the French influenced Caribbean islands but enjoyed by many more.

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