St Lucia is blessed with many beautiful white sandy beaches. The diving
and deep sea fishing are world class or enjoy the colourful snorkelling
in the reefs.
Local Flavour
Local chefs combine the island's fresh produce with a wide variety of equally fresh seafood to create tantalizing curries, Creole-style entrees and pepperpot stews. Callaloo soup, made from a leafy green similar to spinach, is the national dish.
Culture
St Lucia's culture has evolved from the intermingling of the many different groups of people who have participated in its history. Each has brought different beliefs and traditions, all of which are reflected in the life of the island today.
Shopping and Markets
The Castries market is particularly vibrant on Sundays, especially during the jazz festival and carnival period. St Lucia has a variety of local crafts and international gifts to suit all tastes.
Key Events
The St Lucia Jazz festival is one of the top music events in the Caribbean with performances taking place all over the island in May 2008.
FREE Island Experience
Enjoy FREE entrance into Pigeon Island National Park and Heritage Centre - St Lucia's first national park reaches from the mainland via a causeway. Its romantic and historical military past will intrigue you. Transportation not included.
Hotels in St Lucia within the Small Hotels of the Caribbean
Region: Caribbean
Location: St Lucia
The Bay Gardens Inn opened in May 2002 with
Ms. Waltrude Patrick as General Manager who has over 20
years of experience in the Hospitality Industry and she runs
a lovely, friendly little inn.
Region: Caribbean
Location: St Lucia
In a secluded setting, flush with tropical flowers
and trees, is a convenient hideaway and tropical resort
offering some of the finest features and amenities on the
island.
Region: Caribbean
Location: St Lucia
Come and experience the secluded feel of this
boutique hotel set in a tranquil, tropical garden with colonial style
buildings surrounding a courtyard and pool.
Region: Caribbean
Location: St Lucia
This family-owned and managed inn is a relaxed,
informal place where you step back in time. Its still a working
plantation, rearing goats and growing fruits, vegetables and
cocoa.
Region: Caribbean
Location: St Lucia
Do you dream of waking up to a stunning lagoon
view, overlooking coconut palm trees? Allow yourself to
drift quietly into the natural rhythm of Island life.
Region: Caribbean
Location: St Lucia
At the Stonefield Estate Villa Resort, you can
relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful destinations in the
world, partaking in perhaps the greatest luxury of all - not
having to share it with the rest of the world.
Region: Caribbean
Location: St Lucia
This new, laid back little village is located on the
serene West Coast and is simply known as Ti Kaye which
means small house in the native Creole patois language of
St. Lucia.