Saint Lucia Vacation Travel Deals, Package Vacations, Hotels, Flights, Tours

Saint Lucia is a verdant and stunningly beautiful island country in the Caribbean Sea, with the Atlantic Ocean lapping its eastern shores and the Caribbean Sea glistening at its western shores. It is a volcanic island with a topography and ecology of breath-taking beauty unlike any other location in the Caribbean. It features mountains to climb, forests to explore, an underwater world with underwater mountains, caves and reefs teeming with life, small fishing villages and many palm-fringed beaches. ...

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Saint Lucia's climate is tropical, moderated by northeastern trade winds. The dry season runs from December to May and the wet season is from June to November. This tropical paradise boasts a warm, lively and hospitable people, which greatly add to its charm and appeal. Saint Lucian culture and history is rich, diverse and strongly influenced by African, Eastern Indian, French and English heritage. Saint Lucia is a very popular tourist destination due to its tropical weather, breathtaking scenery, numerous beaches and many resorts. It is a magical place that affords the opportunity for romance, rejuvenation and adventure. It is an appealing vacation destination especially for couples and families. One of the most famed natural attractions and famous landmarks is the Pitons, majestic twin peaks that soar more than 600 metres up from the sea. These two mountains, Gros Piton and Petite Piton, are located on the west side of the island and dominate the landscape. Equally spectacular are the tropical rainforests that feature wild orchids, giant ferns, birds of paradise and rare, exotic birds. These verdant forests cover 19,000 acres of lush mountains and valleys and are appealing to bird watchers, hikers and nature lovers. Mount Gimie is the highest point on the island and the awe inspiring Diamond Falls provides the opportunity to play in natural mineral rich falls. Of particular interest is the drive in volcano, one of the few in the world, where one can tour the Sulphur Springs with its bubbling, steaming sulphur springs.

This unique Caribbean island offers innumerable options for fun and adventure. For land based action there are ATV tours, zip lining, horseback riding, bike tours, hiking, golfing at one of three courses, and shopping featuring duty free shopping, vibrant markets, local shops, and studios. For water based excitement there is onsite water parks, surfing, sailing, whale watching, parasailing, windsurfing, deep sea fishing, excellent scuba diving, snorkeling, and other water sports. You will truly enjoy your time at this delightful Caribbean island and will find yourself returning to explore and discover its many attractions and activities.