...the Caribbean's loveliest mountain scenery...
In a nutshell
Boasting some of the Caribbean's loveliest mountain scenery, the volcanic
island of St Lucia is covered in lush vegetation. Our Sandals hotels are on the
northwest coast, so we highly recommend you take some excursions round
the island to appreciate its diversity. The famous Pitons are an essential
stop, as is the drive-in volcano and botanical gardens.
Twilight Check-in
Check in at Gatwick the evening before you
fly to save time and hassle in the morning.
Check in, Chill out
Enjoy the last few hours of your holiday relaxing
by the pool rather than queuing at the airport.
Virgin's popular check in, chill out service is
available at all Sandals resorts in St Lucia.
Getting there
Flight Details You fly direct from Gatwick
to Hewanorra Airport in St Lucia with
Virgin Atlantic and from Manchester
with bmi. Local airport departure tax is
currently EC$54/US$21 (approx £13) per
person and is payable in US or Eastern
Caribbean dollars.
Flight Time 8 hours 45 min
Star attractions
- Diamond Mineral Baths and Botanical Gardens
- Rodney Bay and Marina
- Sunset Cruises
- Championship Golf
- Snorkelling and Diving
Events calendar
Key Events
Feb Independence Day
May St Lucia Jazz Festival
Jun St Lucia Golf Open
Jul Carnival
Aug La Rose Festival (second of 2 local flower festivals)
Sep St Lucia Bill Fishing Tournament
Oct La Marguerite Flower Festival and October International Creole Day
Nov Arrival of ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), the world's largest transatlantic rally for cruisers
Dec Festival of Lights
Handy stuff
Time Difference GMT 4 hours
Language English and Patois
Currency Eastern Caribbean Dollar EC$
Additional info
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.
White Sands and Water Sports
St Lucia is blessed with many beautiful white
sandy beaches. The diving and deep-sea
fishing are world-class, or enjoy snorkelling in
colourful reefs plus windsurfing, water-skiing
and parasailing.
FREE Excursion
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.