Saint Lucia. She's The One!

Legend has it that French sailors were shipwrecked on the island on 13th December - the feast day of St Lucy. They named the island in her honour and St Lucia has been a 'she' since. At just 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, it’s possible to fully explore St Lucia on your holiday there. And what a lot there is to explore! This beautiful Caribbean island is a gem! As you would expect, there are stunning beaches and clear blue seas; mix this up with the iconic Piton mountains, lush green rainforest and a vibrant cultural scene and you have the perfect holiday destination.

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What to see and do on St Lucia

Beach Life

St Lucia gives you a choice of stunning beaches. Most holiday accommodation is located on the western Caribbean coasts where golden sand beaches roll gently to the ocean. The eastern, Atlantic coastline has a more raw beauty with black, volcanic sand beaches and a rugged coastline. If you would like, it's possible to have a two centre holiday and split your time between the golden and sand beaches.

Beach life on St Lucia can be as relaxed or as active as you want it to be! All water sports are catered for in, on and under the water – with 22 dive sites, the island has some of the best diving in the Caribbean. Try a see-through Kayak tour for something a bit different. Or grab some diving (or snorkelling) gear and go see how coral is being grown to preserve the reef system.

Away from the beach

St Lucia truly does have something for everyone! The island has a rich history and culture and there’s a vibrant arts scene. If you are a jazz fiend then consider visiting in May and taking in the annual Jazz and Arts Festival– Sting is headlining 2023.

St Lucia is a lush island and it would be a mistake to visit and not explore some of the interior. Take a hike, go for a horse-ride, hire an island buggy – or if you’re feeling more adventurous; explore by mountain bike or ATV, zipline above the rainforest, take the aero-tram or, for the true adrenaline junkie try your hand at abseiling down one of St Lucia’s iconic waterfalls.

When the day is over and your thoughts turn to dinner you are in for a treat; St Lucia is a foodie heaven! Not only is the food offering delicious, it’s also often sustainably sourced; many of the independent hotels and restaurants use local, in-season produce often grown at the resort. Some even given opportunities for guests to forage and cook with the chef.

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Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate!
The Pitons

There are several cocoa plantations on St Lucia. Many using gentle, sustainable farming techniques and working with local communities to provide training and employment at living wage. And if the ethos behind the cocoa production doesn’t grab you then the chocolate itself certainly will! Tours typically show you where and how the cocoa is grown, how the crop is harvested and how the beans are made into chocolate. Some tours give the opportunity to graft your own cocoa plant (and an App to allow you to watch your baby grow!). All give chocolate tastings.

If eating chocolate is not your thing (yes, I believe there are some people who do not like chocolate, strange as that sounds to me) – why not enjoy a chocolate liqueur or cocktail? Or take a spa treatment that uses luxurious scrubs, balms and oils made with local ingredients including … you guessed it … cacao!! St Lucia will get you with chocolate one way or another!

Try to set aside time to explore the two iconic piton mountains whilst on St Lucia. The Piton twin peaks are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gros Piton measures in at 2,619ft, while Petit Piton rises to 2,461ft.

It’s possible to climb both pitons. Of the two, Petit Piton is the tougher climb. There are wide, marked trails to the Gros Piton summit, whilst the Petit Piton route is not so clearly marked. You are required, for safety sake, to have a local guide accompany you on your Piton hike – your resort can help with this.

The climb up Gros Piton will take 3-6 hours, be sure to wear appropriate footwear (no flipflops!) and take lots of water, insect repellent and sunscreen. It’s typically an early start to hike to the peak, but the views are immense and worth the pre-dawn wake-up call!

If you don’t fancy climbing the peak(s), there is a 45 minute nature trail within the Piton park which allows you to get up close to the mountains and to see some of the flora and fauna.

And if you want more of an overview, why not treat yourself to a helicopter ride across the peaks?

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