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Overview
Planning a Caribbean wedding or honeymoon? Plan your Caribbean honeymoon or wedding in St. Lucia and escape to a tropical island paradise.
Boasting a drive-through volcano, as well as its own National Rain Forest Reserve with over 19,000 color-splashed acres of natural wonders, St. Lucia’s exotic beauty truly captures the luxuriant allure of the Caribbean.
From the distinctive twin peaks of Les Pitons to the cascading majesty of Diamond Falls and the translucent turquoise sea that frames it all, St. Lucia dazzles the eye as it seduces the body and spirit.
Once you’ve gazed at the world famous peaks of Gros Piton and Petit Piton, you won’t be able to tear your eyes away. These majestic cones offer a glimpse into the volcanic origins of St. Lucia, a tantalizing taste of the dynamic forces that formed this beautiful island and that animate her still to this day. Hints of St. Lucia’s fiery nature can be found in the exotic dark sand that covers some of St. Lucia’s many alluring beaches and in the warm sulfur springs that bubble up from deep within the earth. Here you can bathe and take advantage of the soothing waters that have even been rumored to have a therapeutic effect. Those with
more adventurous spirits can get as close as you’d ever want to nature’s explosive power with the world’s only “drive-in volcano.” Just another sign that, when you visit St. Lucia, you are entering a universe unlike any other!
St. Lucia is perhaps one of the most perfect destinations for Caribbean weddings and honeymoons. The natural beauty of the island seems to have been created for romantics. Palm fringed beaches, elegant old plantation houses, the soft tropical air, hypnotic steel band music, the tantalizing aroma of the cuisine combined all make weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries popular on St. Lucia. Wonderful climate, astounding beauty and friendly islanders makes St. Lucia simply perfect for your special wedding day. View our guide to Romance Caribbean Signature!
St. Lucia has been long known as a beautiful and tranquil destination for cruise ships. You can do a lot in St. Lucia on a short visit, but there is so much to do and see that you may have to return for a longer stay!
A place so filled with natural splendor that everywhere you look your eyes fall upon yet another glorious sight. St. Lucia truly is a tropical paradise beyond compare. Offering an almost endless stream of activities to whet your appetite for adventure, relaxation and good old, simple, fun, this lovely spot will enter your heart and never ever leave.
Top 10 Reasons to Go
Chances are you won’t have to go through all 10 before a you’re sold on the destination, but here are the top reasons travelers should vacation in St. Lucia.
1. Diamond Botanical Gardens & Waterfall: Follow the path to a natural gorge and waterfall and, beyond that, mineral baths where Josephine Bonaparte bathed as a young girl.
2. La Soufriere Drive-in Volcano: More than 20 belching pools of sulfur perfume the air – which is more overwhelming than tour companies usually admit. And while you can’t actually peer over the edge of a crater, it’s a fascinating way to spend a few hours.
3. The Pitons: The twin peaks covered in lush tropical vegetation symbolize St. Lucia. They’re not identical – Petit Piton is actually taller than Gros Piton – and you can climb either with a guide.
4. Keyhole Pinnacles: Get out your snorkeling gear and don’t forget your underwater camera. These 4 underwater sea mountains mimic the vibrant beauty of the Pitons. Colorful corals, vibrant sea sponges and fans decorate the thousand-foot peaks.
5. Beaches: Take your pick on St. Lucia – all beaches on the island are public.
6. Entertainment: Join in the fun with islanders and tourists Friday nights in Gros Islet and Anse La Raye. Nosh on grilled chicken, down rum punch and dance in the streets all night long.
7. Castries – The capital city of Castries (along with its nearby villages) is home to 40% of the island’s population, and bombards you with the energy of a Caribbean city on the go. A throbbing calypso beat permeates everything, and colorful sights and delicious smells will overwhelm your senses. Find your way through the crowded streets to the market area – the central spot for locals to sell their wares and creations, and a perfect place to get a real authentic taste of St. Lucian life. The busy, packed city is compact, gritty, and unforgettably charming.
8. Pigeon Island – Pigeon Island’s spicy history goes way back to the 1550s: St Lucia’s original French used the island as their base to raid passing Spanish ships. 200 years later, British admiral George Rodney fortified the island, using it to deploy his most decisive military engagements. In the 1970s, a causeway was built of sand between Gros Islet and Pigeon Island, making the island a peninsula. And in 1979 Pigeon ‘Island’ was established as a National Park.
9. St. Lucia Jazz Festival – the week of the St. Lucia Jazz Festival, in early May, is one of the most lively, highly-anticipated, and well-attended events of its kind in the entire Caribbean. Renowned international jazz legends perform at cool outdoor venues on Pigeon Island and all over the island at various hotels, restaurants, and nightspots. In downtown Castries, free concerts are given at Derek Walcott Square.
10. This sampling of attractions only scratches the surface of St. Lucia’s many world-class pleasures. The island’s natural beauty, its many splendid resorts and inns, its delightful cuisine and musical culture, and its welcoming atmosphere will certainly continue to delight and beckon visitors for a long time to come. Come and savor St. Lucia for yourself.
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Images are courtesy of the St. Lucia Tourist Board,
Dine: A once-in-a-lifetime, truly gourmet dining experience, Gordon’s sits at the very end of a pier jutting straight out into the Caribbean and offering an unprecedented view of the sparkling lights of Rodney Bay and of the resort, itself. Included for those staying in Butler Suites and available, at an additional rate, for all of our cherished guests, Gordon’s regales your palate with refined repasts, pampers you with superb service and gives you a star-kissed evening brimming with exquisite moments.
Dine: A once-in-a-lifetime, truly gourmet dining experience, Gordon’s sits at the very end of a pier jutting straight out into the Caribbean and offering an unprecedented view of the sparkling lights of Rodney Bay and of the resort, itself. Included for those staying in Butler Suites and available, at an additional rate, for all of our cherished guests, Gordon’s regales your palate with refined repasts, pampers you with superb service and gives you a star-kissed evening brimming with exquisite moments.
Explore: Experience a botanical paradise at Mahaut, St Lucia’s most hidden lush rainforest. Drive six miles inland from the east coast main highway through a secondary road. Hope to the rare St Lucia Parrot (Jacquot). Trek through the rainforest and view the wonderful verdant forest, discover some of St Lucia’s endemic wildlife on this two-kilometer trail.
Website: http://www.stlucia.org
