Destination information
St Lucia Holidays 2012 / 2013
A holiday in St. Lucia is truly something special. Mix a sense of wonder, complete relaxation and plenty of fun, with stunning natural scenery and near-perfect weather, and you’ll get just a small taste of what it feels like to be here on holiday. St. Lucia is breathtakingly beautiful, a genuine exotic tropical destination. It’s no wonder so many couples choose to spend their honeymoon on the island. Gorgeous beaches, endless sunshine, stunning sunsets, crystal blue seas...St. Lucia is as about as romantic as it gets!
If you’re more of an adventurous type, St. Lucia also has a whole lot to offer you. Most of the popular holiday resorts and hotels are located on the island’s north-west shore, but don’t miss out on the diversity to be found all around St. Lucia. Explore the island on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback - you can even hire a Jeep and head out to wherever your fancy takes you! Popular holiday excursions include a visit to the famous Pitons World Heritage Site, a trip through the drive-in volcano, and tours of the lush botanic gardens.
Nature lovers would be wise to plan a St Lucia holiday during the period from mid-March to September, when leatherback sea turtles come ashore to nest.
Looking for nightlife? Head over to Rodney Bay, where you’ll find a good variety of bars and restaurants featuring live music and great food.
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Sightseeing Ideas
Plan a day trip to explore St. Lucia’s lush tropical jungle. You can hire an ATV and take to the countryside, or book a horse riding tour, hire a mountain bike or hit the hiking trails. With our holidays to St. Lucia, you get free admission to Pigeon Island National Park and Heritage Centre, St. Lucia’s first national park. Wander through the ruins as you contemplate the romance and intrigue of the park’s military history. If you’re planning a family holiday, treat the kids to a sea cruise, whale watching tour or sea turtle excursion. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to underwater sightseeing and water sports: St. Lucia offers world-class diving and deep-sea fishing, coral reef snorkelling, windsurfing, parasailing and waterskiing. Of course, if you prefer a slower pace you can always just sit back and relax at the side of the pool or on one of St. Lucia’s beautiful white sand beaches.
Key Events
February - Independence Day.
June - St. Lucia Golf Open.
July - Carnival.
September - St. Lucia Bill Fishing Tournament.
November - Arrival of Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), the world’s largest transatlantic rally for cruiser yachts.
December - Conclusion of the ARC and the Festival of Lights.
Star Attractions
Be sure to check out some of St. Lucia’s most famous sights and attractions during your holiday:
• Diamond mineral baths and botanical gardens
• Pigeon Island National Park
• Rodney Bay and marina
• Championship golf
• Romantic sunset cruises
• World-class snorkelling and scuba diving
Additional info
Great Beaches and Water Sports
St Lucia is blessed with many beautiful sandy beaches. The diving and deep-sea fishing are world class, or enjoy snorkelling in colourful reefs plus windsurfing, water-skiing and parasailing.
Weddings and Honeymoons
A truly romantic destination, St Lucia is the perfect place to exchange your vows. For your honeymoon, we have highlighted our favourite hotels, but many offer little extras like sparkling wine in your room upon arrival.
Explore the Tropical Jungle
Hire an all-terrain vehicle and head through St Lucia's lush countryside for the ride of a lifetime! There are also horseback excursions, mountain bikes for hire and plenty of hiking trails.
Family Fun
Several hotels on the island welcome families with special facilities including kids' clubs and water parks. Kids will also enjoy looking out for humpback whales and turtles, as well as the ruins at Pigeon Island National Park.
FREE Island Experience
Enjoy FREE entrance into Pigeon Island National Park and Heritage Centre - St Lucia's first national park reached from the mainland via a causeway. Its romantic and historical military past will intrigue you.
Total Flexibility
Tailor-make your ideal Caribbean holiday by combining hotels we feature in different destinations. Try a twin- or triple-centre holiday across different islands or combine with a US city or theme park visit.
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