Visit St. Lucia

Anyone who has ever been to St. Lucia can probably tell you what a unique spot it is; a place where rich culture and precious nature come together just right under the tropical sun creating an atmosphere of natural pristine beauty. This most inviting Caribbean getaway attracts tourists from all over the world offering rejuvenation to suit any tourist. Magnificent, stunning scenery, evergreen tropical jungles, lush green forests, fertile valleys, sunny beautiful beaches, mineral-rich springs and fabulous views of beaches will surely make your vacation adventurous and unforgettable.

Located between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, N of St Vincent and S of Martinique belonging to the Lesser Antilles, St. Lucia covers an area of approximately 616 sq kilometers and is home to nearly 160,000 inhabitants. The people call themselves Saint Lucians and are believed to be very warm and hospitable.

Typical of all Caribbean islands, St Lucia has a hot, humid tropical climate with an average year-round daytime temperatures ranging from 23C to 29C. The driest high season runs from December through April and the wettest season is usually from June to September. During times of heavy rainfall, flooding often occurs in the low-lying areas.

There are two airports in St. Lucia: Hewanorra International Airport at the southeastern tip of the island in Vieux Fort, accommodating large jet aircraft and George F.L. Charles Airport also known as Vigie Airport at the northwestern part of the island, accommodating only prop aircraft due to its location and runway limitations.

There's a little bit of something for everyone in St. Lucia; here can spend your time diving, deep-sea fishing, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, water skiing, biking, hiking and, of course, shopping. For a real adventurer, St. Lucia's well-preserved rainforest is a majestic place full of spectacular waterfalls, tropical flora and fauna and also high mountains, which can be best explored on a guided hike. You can explore on foot, by mountain bike, or even on horseback.

On the island's verdant west coast you can see one of the scenic natural highlights of the Caribbean - the striking and majestic twin Piton Mountains (Gros Piton (2,619 feet) and Petit Piton (2,461 feet)) located near the picturesque town of Soufriere. Mt Gimie is the highest point of St Lucia reaching about 950 meters above sea level. St. Lucia is also famous for its underwater world waiting for all nature lovers to explore and experience. Be sure that St. Lucia will never fail to amaze you.

Whale watching and turtle watching is another wonderful attraction of experiencing wildlife which St. Lucia visitors will certainly appreciate. Here you can spot more than 20 species of whales, including sperm whales, pilot whales, spinner and bottlenose dolphins, humpback whales and false Orcas or killer whales. Your speed boats will surely be accompanied by many playful dolphins (Striped and Frasier). You can also see giant leatherback sea turtles, weighing over 800 kg, who come ashore between mid-March and September to nest.. Do not forget to bring your sunscreen and your camera!

St. Lucia is considered the most popular island in all of the Caribbean for weddings and honeymoons. Nearly all of St. Lucia's resort hotels offer attractive wedding and honeymoon packages. Picture your wedding in this truly idyllic spot where the mile-long stretches of white black sand beaches, the soft tropical air, the stunning seaside scenery and the breathtaking nature will make your once-in-a-life-experience unforgettable.

St. Lucia is famous for its wonderful beaches and resorts offering accommodations to suit every budget and need. No matter where you choose to stay, you'll always be near the ocean as the island of St. Lucia offers a beach for everyone. Most beach lovers desire nothing but to spend lazy days at their favorite beach; Anse Chastanet is one of the island's popular beaches with huge palm trees and a view of St Lucia's fascinating volcanic Pitons. Come to this wonderful paradise and be sure that St. Lucia holidays are something special!