St Lucia is a luxury, lush, mountainous island. Saint Lucia boasts truly impressive tropical mountain scenery, not least the famous towering Pitons, as well as some delightful beaches and coral reefs (especially around Soufriere). The rich volcanic soil makes it particularly fertile with 18,000 acres of central rainforest and lush banana and coconut plantations. The French influence, dating back to the 18th century, can still be felt in the French place names and patois language spoken by many islanders.
Did you know....?
Saint Lucia boasts two Nobel Prize winners – Sir Arthur Lewis for Economics and Derek Walcott for Literature. Did you also know that one of the local fruits is called Love Apple – a small crunchy fruit, pink on the outside with a white papery inside?
Food & Drink
The national dish is Green Fig and Salt Fish – look out too for callalloo soup, local
banana bread,mango ice cream and mango pickle. Fruits are superb, especially
pineapple, soursop,tamarind,mangoes and bananas. There are some delicious local
rums and fruit drinks.
Restaurants
The Coal Pot in Vigie Cove is excellent for cuisine and location – local crab back is
delicious. On the Cap Estate is The Great House restaurant with superb cuisine in an elegant setting. South of Soufrière, Dasheene at Ladera should not be missed and the stylish Tao at The BodyHoliday at LeSPORT is also recommended.
Suggested Activities
Festivals and Special Events
4-13 May Saint Lucia's International Jazz Festival
June Fisherman's Feast
July Carnival, centred around Castries.
October Creole Heritage Month
Accommodation
Anse Chastanet
Description
Anse Chastanet is a truly unique tropical hideaway. With its spectacular views, it is ideal for romantics looking for privacy and seclusion in...
Arc en Ciel
Description
This luxurious villa has been imaginatively designed to a very high standard by architect Lane Pettigrew, who has also created the interior design with hand...
Belle Coco
Description
Just a few minutes walk away from unspoilt Malgretoute beach and with awe inspiring views of the Caribbean Sea and the Petit Piton, Belle Coco...
Cap Maison
Sitting atop a stunning ocean bluff with fabulous views across sparkling waters towards Pigeon Island, you can’t help but be
captivated by the sheer romance and...
Cotton Bay Village
Luxury suites, townhouses and villas, with a combination of one to four bedrooms make the wonderful Cotton Bay an ideal destination for families.
On the...
Discovery at Marigot Bay
With a world class spa, fine dining, harbourside bars, complimentary watersports, great shops and much more besides, Discovery at Marigot Bay really can offer you...
East Winds Inn
Description
You cannot help but relax in the private and intimate ambience of this charming Caribbean hideaway, with its unique blend of informality, quiet...
Firefly - Cap Estate
Description
Firefly offers exceptionally spacious accommodation to match its location. The focus of the villa is the light and airy 35 ft high atrium with an...
Jade Mountain
Description
High on the Morne Chastanet, overlooking the Anse Chastanet Resort, Nick Troubetzkoy has created the ultimate luxury resort-within-a-resort. Jade Mountain is both extravagant and sophisticated,...
La Bagatelle
Sleeps up to: 4
Simply stunning, fully staffed villa with a pool in a heavenly location. With two large bedrooms and an extra day bed,...
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