SAINT LUCIA TRAVEL AGENT SPECIALIST PROGRAM
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dear Travel planner, Table of Contents welcome to Saint Lucia, a lush activities which will certainly give anyone an Destination Weddings ...... 5 tropical paradise enveloped by adrenaline rush. tur uoise seas, where miles of soft black or And of course, well known throughout the Honeymoons & Romance ...... 8 Caribbean for its award-winning spas, visitors get white sand beaches perfectly frame sun-kissed Accommodations ...... 10 landscapes. in Saint Lucia, year-round warm to sli into rela ing in nit ools an re u enate hospitality and attention to detail are our hallmark. with an Ayurvedic treatment. with so many History ...... 14 here, you can hear the sweet sounds, taste the therapeutic options to choose from, your client Culture ...... 16 electable a ors see t e breat ta ing scener will be spoiled, relaxing the mind and the body. Spas ...... 24 and feel the ocean bree e. Lift your senses in En o a i erse range of accommo ations simply beautiful Saint Lucia. only Saint Lucia can offer: luxurious resorts Tours & Activities ...... 26 of course, Saint Lucia s unspoiled nature carved into the mountainside totally private, Things to Do ...... 30 and sensational views, its exotic cuisine and its pristinely designed 3-walled suites offering warm people are worth sharing with your clients. breathtaking views of the island and a variety Getting There/Fast Facts ...... 35 e ma estic itons an ell reser e ri e in of deluxe properties strategically built to provide volcano in Soufriere are rare. Climb the ruins of a bird s-eye view of the stunning surroundings. the Fort Charlotte naval base nestled high atop whether large or small tucked away in a small pigeon island in the north to see what soldiers and village or in the thick of activity living like royalty lookouts saw centuries ago. The serendipitous on an old world banana plantation, or like a bon Maria islands on the southeast coast, home to vivant on the beach front, accommodations on man ora an fauna are uietl tuc e a a the island are uni ue and suited to your client s waiting to be rediscovered. Encourage your clients budget and personality. to experience an awakening of all of the senses Experience authentic Saint Lucia, more through Saint Lucia s rich Creole heritage a accessible t an e er before it ne ig ts an Group Publisher/Editorial Director Laurel A. Herman fascinating melting pot of African, dutch, English special fares making our island easier to get Associate Publisher Terence K. Murphy an renc in uences. to from an ere in t e orl . e sure to n Editor-in-Chief Paloma Villaverde de Rico ot satis e it mere atc ing E erience out more about the airlines that offer non-stop Associate Editor Michelle Marie Arean t e islan rst an it e ilarating i es t roug service to the island. Become an island expert Copy Editor Melissa Bryant lush rainforest, invigorating horseback rides and start selling Saint Lucia today. Art Director Janet Del Mastro ® along sandy seashores, become the skipper on a catamaran for the day, even try iplining through Louis E.A. Lewis t e rainforest. ese are ust a fe of t e man director of Tourism CUSTOM PUBLISHING
2 SAINT LUCIA TRAVEL AGENT SPECIALIST PROGRAM
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Think of all the things a Caribbean vacation used to engender thousands of years to the Arawak and Carib indians, oined by serenit great natural beaut cr stal clear aters ne ining an pirates during the 1500s. The fractious colonial history began in a slow-paced island ambiance where all your problems are days the early-1600s with the French taking over in 1659. The British a a . e in u of mega resorts mega cruise s i s an fast foo and French waged a 150-year seesaw battle for control, with the venues has, on some islands, done away with that traditional image ritis nall ta ing ossession in an lea ing a colorful of the unspoiled Caribbean, but there s at least one west indies legacy of pirates, colonial intrigue and a uni ue mix of destination where the true, exotic Caribbean experience is alive, well Euro ean in uence. and thriving the beautiful and captivating island of Saint Lucia. it is this rich history that has created a vibrant, melange of n t is aint ucia ra el gent ecialist rogram ou ll n all cultural diversity and warmth easily welcoming visitors with the information you ll need to provide your clients with a enrapturing vibrant Caribbean music, the famous annual S aint L ucia J az z vacation. indeed, it s one of the most classic Caribbean vacation and A rts F estiv al, regular street parties in gros islet, the weekly experiences that s available today with resorts that run the gamut dennery Fish Festival and the Anse la raye Seafood Friday all from all-inclusive to classic inns, as well as bouti ue hotels with of which feature plenty of fun and music for visitors of all ages. spas and wellness programs in settings that will take your breath But it s the annual S aint L ucia Carniv al that s the big party of the away and make you understand why Saint Lucia has become year with costumes and musical competitions and big on island known as the remiere romance estination. n fact as ou ll n culture and fun. in the destination wedding, honeymoon and romance section of All of this information is waiting for you in detail throughout this this course, the French have left a lasting legacy of l’ amour in this Specialist program a course that has been developed specially romantic paradise, making it one of the most popular destination for you, to support your becoming a Saint Lucia Travel Agent wedding and honeymoon hotspots in the Caribbean. Specialist and increase your sales to this classic Caribbean of course, nothing generates romance more than the beauty and vacation destination. the natural setting of this gorgeous island, with the splendor of the Sign up today and start selling Saint Lucia tomorrow. UNESCo world heritage piton Mountains reaching into the clear blue skies washed clean by the trade winds and framing this tropical Shangri-La in a pattern of lush greenery. This is all set off by the exploding colors of the tropical trees and plants, fed B each huts at S andals G rande S aint L ucian S pa & B each R esort. by gushing, natural waterfalls and crystalline streams. Clients will love the island s palm-fringed black and white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, not to mention its beautiful i ing trails lle it colorful and exotic bird life. All of this natural beauty and romance has spawned an opportunity for uni ue adventures for both families and couples, with an endless list of recreational pursuits that range from mountain climbing and mountain biking, to AT and eep safaris, birdwatching and trekking, horseback riding and exhilarating iplining in the rainforest. There s also whale watching an turtle atc ing ee sea s ing an sailing, as well as some of the best diving in the Caribbean. indeed, Saint Lucia is a truly uni ue eco-paradise where else oul ou n a ri e t roug volcano listed as a ma or attraction its history and culture, too, is as uni ue and fascinating as its natural beauty, stretching back
3 4 S aint L ucia offers picturesq ue spots for saying “ I do.”
THE PLACE OF SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Weddings For such a tiny paradisiacal island, Saint Lucia packs uite a few t e ant t eir s ecial a to be li e t e ll uic l n it ere it options for the altar-bound. Many, in fact. The reason is simple: made-to-order weddings. Saint Lucia offers the most stress-free of wedding requirements, The island has many experienced wedding planners that are many highly experienced wedding experts and a wide variety of invaluable sources of information and assistance. wedding planners locations that allow this Caribbean gem to shine. can prepare the most basic or lavish of weddings, with everything one of the most attractive aspects to getting married in Saint from intimate can lelit inners to re eaters at a big bas . e ll Lucia is that there is no waiting period couples can get married hire the photographer, follow up on menus and pick up clients from within hours of arriving. All they need to do is apply for a license the airport with limo and champagne. Even cruise ship visitors can or a special one if they re staying in Saint Lucia for less than 24 tie the knot here with little effort, thanks to a dedicated staff and hours and have original copies of the documentation we list on several options that let them choose their location and worry about the following page, although if they marry in a hotel, the property little else. will guide them through this. This is the easiest part of the entire Saint Lucia s wedding planners are known for being at the top process the rest choosing their vista, venue and wedding of their game. They offer a wealth of information and photographs, planner might take a bit more thought, but once they know what and guide clients through the planning process. They are always
5 in touch with clients by e-mail. They understand that people need couples love their premium or hillside deluxe room so much they to feel very comfortable because a lot of people have not visited choose to marry right there, with the views of the ocean and pitons the island before. There s lots of contact before couples get to the around them. There s also the ruins at Anse Mamin historical island, and couples are encouraged to ask as many uestions as plantation, which provide an added air of island charm. Couples they want. and their party arrive by boat. guests staying at Jade Mountain can estination e ing lanners recommen t at tra el agents n marr on its elestial errace or in nit ool sanctuar surroun e out what sort of wedding clients want. Some couples prefer to marry by the natural beauty of Saint Lucia. The resort can also arrange in the hotel where they re staying, but some might want something a underwater ceremonies clients say their vows on land, then dive bit more uni ue where they are going to have a lot of personali ation right in to repeat them using signs and sign language. Another an a bit more ri ac . e sa it ill e nitel be a lus if tra el option is to hop on one of Anse Chastanet s boats and hold a small agents encourage their clients to hire a wedding planner. ceremony there, then ump in the water if they choose. The resort s vast experience in creating incredible memories Venues means they ve developed great relationships with vendors Lush Saint Lucia has been blessed with a number of stunning throughout the island and can help couples every step of the way locations that make for ideal backdrops for a wedding or vow getting a saxophonist or band, putting together a variety of inspiring renewal. There are those emerald UNESCo world heritage piton menus for t e rece tion i ing u coc tail arties an n ing Mountains of course, or the incredible Toraille waterfall, which is t e rettiest tro ical o ers for t e bri e s bou uet. e e en great for a small wedding party. No shoes No problem choose have a dedicated website, . a barefoot experience by the shore. Another option is to marry at The all-inclusive C R & S attracts couples one of several gardens in Saint Lucia, including diamond Botanical putting together multi-generational weddings, as it features Saint gardens in Soufriere, home to the diamond Mineral Baths built for Lucia s largest water park and other activities for the younger French troops in 1784. guests, while enticing adults with an oceanfront spa and varied Many weddings in Saint Lucia take place in the island s hotels, entertainment and dining options. it ro erties out tte it small armies of su ort for bri es S R , is also a fantastic option if a great variety of services and packages that mix and match all clients want to take advantage of Saint Lucia s pristine, mountain- their needs. A C and its resort within a resort, ocean panoramas while en oying the convenience of a high-end M , have long been regarded as one of the world s idyllic resort wedding. Flanked by the pitons, the resort offers a variety locations for romance, with an air of intimacy and personali ation of packages including the very intimate J ust for Tw o. For those that is uni ue. rather than having a dedicated area for a ceremony, who want to have a splashier affair, there s the signature wedding guests are encouraged to explore the properties and choose their package, the S ugar B each S w eet Escape that includes a 2-tier own location and they have their share here. They can say i do St. Lucian wedding fruit cake, his hers Time for you Cabana on a strip of beach, of course, at kai Mer Cottage overlooking Anse Massage and private candlelit dinner on the beach. Couples can Chastanet Beach, or at the Treehouse, a hillside, intimate location even renew their vows with the resort s S ugar B each V ow R enew al embraced by treetops and looking out to the Caribbean Sea. Some package.
6 Marriage Requirements Getting married in Saint Lucia is an easy process:
An application for a marriage license can O pposite page: J ade M ountain is made for be made immediately on arrival. Fees are a romantic getaw ay. determined according to the expedition at which you require the license. Same day L eft: The S ulfur S prings prov ides a uniq ue ex perience for guests. licenses are US$204; otherwise, the regular fee for a marriage license is US$127.
Standard documentation is required: ■ Passport ■ Birth Certificate ■ Decree absolute (if one of the party is divorced) ■ A death certificate of first spouse L has an online gift registry as well as an inspiring wedding venue, the V illa at P aradise R idge, a dramatic open-air accommodation located (in the case of a widow/widower) along Ladera s extraordinary rainforest ridge, on previously undeveloped ■ A deed poll (if a name has land ad acent to the hotel. The 1,900-s .-ft. open-air concept venue offers been changed) unobstructe ie s of aint ucia s natural ma est terracotta oors an ■ A sworn affidavit of consent stamped columns made by local masons of tropical greenheart wood. by a notary public if one of the parties is Then there are Saint Lucia s S resorts: S G S under age 18 L , S H and S R S L . Each a ■ An authenticated translation if required world of its own, they all offer Y our W edding. Y our S tyle, which allows couples documents are not in English to personally style and execute their dream wedding by choosing their color palette from 10 different shades, wedding accessories and experiences in other words, creating a custom wedding.
Company Website / Email Telephone
A wedding in Saint Lucia www.aweddinginstlucia.com 758 450 2421 Awesome Caribbean weddings www.awesomecaribbeanweddings.com 758 450 0300 Barefoot holidays www.barefootholidays.com 758 450 0507 By Choice designs www.facebook.com/By-Choice-designs-235187749966925 758 286 1601 dreamy weddings Tours www.dreamyweddings.com 758 720 8692 Landmark weddings www.facebook.com/landmarkeventsltd 758 452 8416 options designs www.optionsslu.com 758 450 0819 pigeon island National Landmark www.slunatrust.org 758 452 5005 Solar Tours Travel www.solartoursandtravel.com 758 452 5898 Something Borrowed www.somethingborrowedslu.com 758 485 6378 Travel Bouti ue www.the-travel-bouti ue.com 758 451 6364
7 EMBRACE THE Romance From its ma estic, verdant mountain peaks to its serene, sandy coves, eig t of ft. an lummeting irectl o n into t e aribbean Saint Lucia seems naturally inclined to inspire romance. So it s no wonder Sea. Couples can take in these spectacular attractions from a variety that the producers of the T show The Bachelor chose the island as of venues in and around the Creole town of Soufriere, itself a romantic t e setting for its nal e iso e of t e t season. W at better lace blen of renc an aribbean cultures. fter t e e e lore to eclare our lo e t an on its singularl ristine s ores fronte b a Soufriere s historic estates, many adventurous travelers take on the brilliant blue ori on island s many hiking trails in search of even more romantic views. ut orr not true romantics: t e ins iring ambiance of aint ucia is e climb to t e to of t e itons is strenuous but ell ort it for far more en uring t an realit s o fame. Wit a lan sca e unmatc e clients with a passion for hiking, panoramic island views and, of course, in beaut accommo ations built for assion an attractions ranging from each other. the adventurous to the tran uil, there s a legendary romantic getaway t er less if cult i ing trails let clients e lore aint ucia s here for every couple, from honeymooners to lifelong loves and enough rainforest lle it lus egetation e otic animal life an lent to keep them returning for years to come. of ri ac . e E mun orest eser e set about minutes from oufriere offers s ectacular ie s of t e aribbean ea an ount Love in the Landscape imie t e islan s ig est ea . e Enbas aut Waterfalls rail Saint Lucia owes much of its romantic appeal to its terrain: exotic, mean ile comes it a sensual bonus: t o tall aterfalls casca ing striking and uni uely pictures ue. Even travelers familiar with the into natural swimming pools, giving couples the chance to cool off in a aribbean are a e b t e scener of its iton ountains rising to a secluded, exotic setting.
8 S aint L ucia offers ample time for couples to relax and enj oy some spa time.
But though sunset is the island s most popular time for couples to sail, it s far from being the only option. Clients can also book a whale The island s coastline is e ual to its inland landscape in watching tour during the day for a chance to see any of the more than both diversity and uni ueness. Saint Lucia s beaches rank 20 species that regularly make an appearance off Saint Lucia s coast, among the best in the world, with Sugar Beach, A iceroy as well as several species of dolphins and sea turtles. resort s location between the pitons making it a favorite for Clients who are ust going a short distance may want to consider honeymooners. Anse Chastanet s curved cove is lined with taking a water taxi, a scenic alternative to ordinary taxis on land. palm trees, and features a coral reef that makes it ideal for Couples headed to Anse Chastanet or Sugar Beach, A iceroy resort both sunning and snorkeling. And at the north end of the island, from oufriere for e am le ill n local ater ta i o erators at pigeon island National park s beach is often uncrowded, but no the etty. less scenic. All beaches in Saint Lucia are public, so couples are free to e lore an n t eir o n ri ate lace in t e sun. ne Intimate Indulgences popular honeymoon upgrade is a tour of the beaches on horseback, what s a romantic getaway without a little decadence in Saint Lucia, adding a uni ue and romantic component to the traditional beach cou les n a ast ariet of a s to am er t emsel es an t eir experience. Tours on horseback often include inland trails and partners. when it comes to spas, there s no better destination in the traditional Caribbean lunch as well, giving couples the chance to have Caribbean for state-of-the-art, uni ue and local treatments. resorts an authentic island experience together. like H S L offer a spa-centric experience with treatments built into its all-inclusive pricing most other resorts offer some sort of treatment, ranging from in-room massages to more withBuilt romance for literally Love surrounding them, it s no wonder that Saint involved procedures within large, modern spa facilities. At T Lucia s resorts tend to emphasi e the romantic aspects of their L R & S , for example, couples can access a accommodations and amenities. The island is home to some of the 7,000-s .-ft. spa with Shared Moments rooms for couples, as best honeymoon resorts in the world, including M , well as wet therapy rooms and ip rooms with private terraces and the exclusive, all-suite getaway set high in the mountains, and hydrotherapy tubs. which happens to be the very place where The Bachelor himself For anyone who believes that the stomach is the uickest way proposed during the show s 14th season. Every suite here is an ideal to a man s heart or a woman s heart, for that matter , Saint Lucia honeymoon suite, featuring views of the ma estic pitons from decks is a foodie paradise. Local cuisine here features fresh ingredients that include private plunge pools. rumor has it that a honeymoon grown or caught locally, including plantains, breadfruit and, of course, cou le once s ent e a s in t e suite before coming bac out. seafood. weekly parties like Anse La raye s Seafood Fridays give L offers the 1,700-s .-ft. V illa at P aradise R idge as well as four cou les t e c ance to ll u on t e sublime ail catc an mingle S uites at P aradise R idge that are not only the height in Saint Lucia with the locals. luxury, but ideal for couples. For a more intimate experience, couples need only make a S R L T G R & S M illionaire S uites reservation at one of Saint Lucia s romantic restaurants. dasheene, at were also designed with couples in mind. Each stand-alone suite sits Ladera resort near Soufriere, is set high up in the mountains with an at the resort s highest point, giving clients unobstructed 360-degree open-air balcony that offers spectacular views of the pitons, views of the pictures ue island and sea below. Couples can soak up particularly at sunset. S R Bayside the sun on their private patio, or take a dip in their own plunge pool restaurant offers a casual yet intimate dining experience right on or whirlpool. And that s ust the beginning. honeymooners at any the beach. of Sandals three properties can create a vacation registry through But for a true indulgence, clients should book an exclusive, private Sandals to en oy private dinners for two, couples spa treatments and dinner for ust two. Several resorts in Saint Lucia, including the tours of the local area all compliments of their wedding guests. S resorts, will set up private dinners on the beach, with service from a e icate staff an lit onl b torc es an moonlig t. t ers On the Water like A C , will set up more casual meals amid the ruins Saint Lucia s romance doesn t end at the coast. A pictures ue sail of centuries-old plantations that remain on their property. But perhaps from its shores is an unmissable part of the island experience, M offers the most intimate dining experience in Saint particularly for honeymooners seeking idyllic sunset views. Just about Lucia: gourmet meals featuring locally farmed ingredients, all served every resort in Saint Lucia offers a sunset cruise some even include in the comfort of couples private, spacious suites, to be en oyed at champagne in the tour for an added romantic bonus. the dining table, beside their private pool, or even in bed.
9 The all-inclusiv e S t. J ames’ s Club M organ B ay. Coconut B ay B each R esort & S pa.
AWAY FROM HOME HomeSaint Lucia offers a treasured collection of hotel and resort properties. in the main resort a D iamond Club experience with its exclusive pool, whether your clients are looking for an all-inclusive, kid-friendly beach and dining areas and the adults-only H ideaw ay. There s an resort or a charming intimate inn a couples-only bouti ue property array of restaurants and bars, an onsite water park, a kids club and or stunning luxurious accommodations a S vacation or the teen entertainment. home-like ambiance of a villa, there are plenty of accommodation SERENITY The new, all-inclusive, adults-only Serenity, located options where your clients can have a legendary getaway. along the island s south coast, offers 36 P lunge P ool S uites ne dining and craft cocktails, butler service, and 24-hour room service. COAll-InclusiveCONUT AY EACH RESORT & S A Located on the island s ST AMES S CLU MORGAN AY Located on the northwest south coast, this resort offers two separate wings the adults-only coast of Saint Lucia, only three miles from the capital city, this H armony and the family-friendly S plash. H armony offers a more 345-room resort covers a 22-acre expanse of hillside land sloping tran uil ambiance with a palm-shaded pool and bar, the oceanfront through countless palms to a pristine beach lapped by the waters K ai M er S pa and long stretches of beach, while S plash is the resort s of a secluded cove. welcoming couples, singles, and families, this playful wing with Saint Lucia s largest water park and a kids club. property offers accommodations in seven categories. EAST WINDSINN This all-inclusive property, located on La Brelotte Bay, is comprised of 30 rooms located in 15 single-story cottages Boutique spread among 12 acres of gardens. There s a free-form pool with EL OU This S -owned property is set on a hilltop with tropical a swim-up bar and thatch and wood umbrellas on the golden sand surroundings and views over Castries and the Caribbean Sea. The beach. 64-room property offers guestrooms that look out to sea and the RENDE OUS This couples-only, elegant property looking out over hotel s gardens, as well as an onsite restaurant, cocktail lounge, Malabar Beach offers 100 accommodations, including oceanfront pool, and rooftop sundeck. // / / cottages. Activities include tennis, golf, archery, volleyball, and / / scuba diving, the S pa in the W ater G arden, two pools, and a ILLA EACH COTTAGES This property offers 20 colonial-style acu i. villa suites nestled among the coconut trees of Choc Bay on the ROYALTON SAINT LUCIA This new 352-room and -suite resort northwest coast, ust feet from the Caribbean Sea and only four miles features three distinct sections a family-friendly vacation experience from Castries. here, guests can go kayaking, snorkeling, or exploring
The new adults-only S erenity. A nse Chastanet offers v iew s of b oth P itons.
10 B odyH oliday-S aint L ucia. The couples-only R endez v ous, ov erlook ing M alab ar B each.
nearby rodney Bay. Each villa offers a fully e uipped kitchen. villa suites, some with their own private pool or roof terraces with views of pigeon island. it s a former sugar plantation that spans through 1,500 acres of rolling hills, with the Caribbean Sea on one Luxury side and the Atlantic ocean on the other. ANSE CHASTANET The only resort on the island with a view of both the petit and gros piton mountains, A C offers 49 ADE MOUNTAIN This property, located on Morne Chastanet, individually designed rooms, 37 of which are scattered about a lush rises above the 600-acre, beachfront resort of A C , and hillside, and 12 of which are nestled within a tropical garden at beach offers superb, 3-walled accommodations that are deliberately techno level. it spans over 600 lush tropical acres bordering two soft-sand free no telephones, radio or T . here, grand sweeping spaces and Caribbean beaches with pristine coral reefs ust offshore. The resort stunning views are the focal point. property includes the historic plantation of Anse Mamin and Emerald Estate where the resort grows its own organic produce. SUGAR EACH A ICEROY RESORT Located in the valley of the pitons, this high-end property is nestled within over 100 acres of ODYHOLIDAY SAINT LUCIA This wellness-infused property in pristine rainforest on the site of an 18th century sugar plantation and Cap Estate, Castries, featuring 154 accommodations, focuses on sweeps down to Sugar Beach. The original vintage rooms and villas eating right, getting in shape and going away with skills and insights retain their French Caribbean charm while new luxury villas and villa that will enhance the rest of a guest s life. here, highlights are suites boast elegant plantation styling. Ayurvedic treatments, yoga and a meditation temple. / LADERA The property is located in southwestern Saint Lucia, CALA ASH CO E Nestled on a gentle hillside along private Bonaire two miles from Soufriere, on a lush hillside of mango trees, with Bay, this property offers accommodations in four categories W ater’ s each of the nine villas and 23 suites having an open wall facing the Edge Cottages, S w im-up J r. S uites, S unset J r. S uites, and O ceanv iew surrounding rainforest, a private plunge pool or a villa pool. J r. S uites, all with private acu is. There s a secluded white sand beach and custom-designed boardwalk that s perfect for THE LANDINGS RESORT & S A Located on 19 oceanfront acres candlelit dinners or romantic sunset strolls. on rodney Bay, this property offers 122 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villa suite accommodations, each featuring views of either the beach, CA MAISON This property, located near rodney Bay above harbor, or channel. There are three swimming pools and two hot Smugglers Cove Beach, features r. suites and 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom tubs.
The all-inclusiv e East W inds I nn is located on L a B relotte B ay. Coco P alm features accommodations in 1 0 room categories.
11 J ade M ountain is located on M orne Chastanet. S ugar B each, A V iceroy R esort in the V alley of the P itons.
CA ELLA MARIGOT AY RESORT AND MARINA This 122-room verandah and r. suites. Superior and standard rooms are selectively property with single bedroom or 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom suites is positioned for intimacy and privacy and all offer a fabulous view of the located on the island s west coast on Marigot Bay. Surrounded by pools and acu is. There are onsite restaurants, as well as a spa. gardens, this resort offers a contemporary and stylish ambiance with a distinctive bouti ue feel. COCO ALM Located in rodney Bay illage, this property offers / classic Caribbean French Creole decor and accommodation choices WIND AMMER LANDING ILLA EACH RESORT & S A Located in 10 categories. guests will have a personal concierge assigned to on Labrelotte Bay Beach, this 187-room property is set on 60 acres them upon arrival there are two onsite restaurants a spa and reduit and offers pictures ue, spacious and secluded hillside villas many Beach is only minutes from the resort. with private pools and terraces. GINGER LILY HOTEL This 11-room hotel is spread over half an acre of tropical grounds and because of the few rooms, each guest here as ample room to lounge and relax. Rodney Bay Village THE HAR ORCLU with 115 accommodations, including suites AY GARDENS EACH RESORT & S A This 72-room property and r. suites, this new resort offers a long list of clubs, including showcases neo-classical Caribbean architecture and features The gourmetClub and The FoodClub, the resort s two restaurants 1-bedroom suites complete with full kitchen, living and dining areas, The greenClub, a healthy choice cafe The pi aClub, serving and deluxe rooms that are interconnecting to create a 2-bedroom italian-style pi a The LoungeClub The ScuBarClub The gymClub suite option. The SpaClub and The poolClub. The property is ad acent to the AY GARDENS HOTEL Nestled in the heart of rodney Bay, this 71- recently completed dive Saint Lucia, one of the Eastern Caribbean s room property offers several room categories, from standard with premier scuba diving centers. either a pool or garden view to superior rooms, r. executive suites, HARMONY SUITES This is a uni ue, British colonial-style property and 1- and 2-bedroom Croton S uites V illas. set on rodney Bay Lagoon, with 12 apartment suites with well- e uipped kitchenettes, private balconies/patios with scenic views of AY GARDENS INN This is a co y, 33-room property with spacious, the bay. modern rooms each with a private terrace. Access to the amenities at A ILLON This all-inclusive, 110-room resort is located on reduit The Bay gardens Beach resort Spa and the Bay gardens hotel. Beach, and features a landscaped garden, two restaurants and nightly themed entertainment. The four room categories are S easide, LU ST LUCIA This property offers 76 charmingly decorated P oolside, G arden V iew and S tandard.
S andals G rande S aint L ucian S pa & B each R esort. The 1 1 -room G inger L ily H otel.
1212 L adera is located on the southw estern coast. V illas at W indj ammer L anding V illa B each R esort & S pa.
ROYAL Y RE RESORTS The luxurious 95-room property offers all- butler service and 24-hour room service. Amenities include rolling suite accommodations and a pampering spa amidst an elegant setting. it fairways, gourmet restaurants, R ed L ane S pa and nine bars. offers award-winning restaurants and well-appointed suites. Sandals offers an exclusive exchange program that allows guests to en oy all the amenities and services of all three Sandals resorts. ST LUCIAN Y RE RESORTS Located within its own landscaped roundtrip transfers are included. SANDALS gardens on reduit Beach, this 260-room hotel is perfect for la y days on the beach and for en oying a wide range of watersports. For more active Small & Private Properties guests, there are two outdoor pools, tennis courts and a fully e uipped Saint Lucia s S & are a precious collection of gym. hotels, guesthouses, vacation apartments and villas with warm, friendly service at affordable prices. ideal for clients looking for a Sandals uni ue Saint Lucia experience. For a complete list, visit SANDALS GRANDE SAINT LUCIAN S A & EACH RESORT / . Set on the island s peninsula surrounded by the sea on both sides, this 300-room resort boasts ocean and mountain views. it features Villas a variety of lavish suites from S w im-U p L agoon R ooms, to the CASTLES IN ARADISE This private island retreat is nestled on a R ondov al S uites, uni ue round suites complete with private pools, secluded hillside with views of the Atlantic beaches of Savannes Bay. butler service and 24-hour room service. Amenities include eight The 15 two- to three-bedroom villas come with rooftop decks, pools restaurants scuba diving and water-skiing six bars and the R ed in some , and European kitchens, among other amenities. There s a L ane S pa. communal pool with bar and restaurant. SANDALS HALYCON EACH SAINT LUCIA This 169-room TRO ICAL ILLAS The company offers villas and apartments beachfront resort overlooks a serene bay with white sand beach throughout the island: from Soufriere in the south to Cap Estate in and is nestled among tropical gardens. it features four gourmet the north. They have a wide range of accommodations from a restaurants t o ools a scuba certi cation ool a tness center large 6-bedroom villa, to a small 1-bedroom hideaway. and nightclub. SANDALS REGENCY LA TOC GOLF RESORT & S A Set along a half-mile crescent-shaped beach, this 210-acre, 327-room enclave For more information on accommodations in Saint Lucia, offers a range of accommodations from oceanview rooms to visit / . For more information on villa luxurious V illa S uites on S unset O cean B luff featuring private pools, accommodations, visit www. / / .
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13 A Step Back In Time Ancient Arawaks and Caribs inhabited Saint Lucia long before the under terms of the Treaty of paris. And under the British, the 1838 arri al of t e Euro eans. ome arc aeological n s a e been ate Emancipation freed the slaves, giving them the right to own their own back to 1000 B.C. The Caribs arrived around A.d. 800, con uering property, although many families chose to remain at the estates as free the peaceful Arawaks and assimilating them into Carib culture. The men. Fast-forward over a century to 1967 when Saint Lucia gained Caribs would live on Saint Lucia through the ferocious 16th century internal autonomy, and then to February 22, 1979, when the island piracy period with Francois le Clerc. Even though their numbers ac ie e full in e en ence it t e of cial status of an in e en ent dwindled, they lived in Saint Lucia until well into the 18th century. state within the British Commonwealth. while local lore often points to Christopher Columbus having touched Taking a close look at the Saint Lucia we know today measuring land here, actual records show that during his four visits to the New approximately three times the land mass of washington, d.C. or world, Saint Lucia was not on his navigational charts. however, one si t of o e slan e n t at: ile reat ritain 67 English settlers arrived here in 1605, blown off course on their contribute t e of cial language olitical structure e ucational an ourney to guyana. within a few weeks, the Caribs had massacred legal s stems it is t e renc an frican in uence t at ominates most of them, only allowing 19 survivors to leave the island in a this island-nation s cultural grass roots its village names and villager dug-out canoe. over the next two centuries, England and France surnames, its French patois created by African slaves, Catholicism, battle o er ossession of aint ucia it t e islan c anging ags cuisine, music and the arts in general. Tune into the heart and soul of times. t as t e renc o e er o secure t e rst lasting the country, and you discover a colorful and homegrown melange of European settlement at Soufriere in 1746. Capitali ing on the area s English, French, African, Carib-indian and East indian cultures. fertile soil, estates were swiftly established and slaves were brought And for today s visitors, Saint Lucia presents many captivating in from Africa to work the land, starting with cotton and tobacco reminders from Arawak inscriptions to military sites and plantation lantations an later a ing sugar ic became t e most ro table estates of her often turbulent, colorful and multi-cultural past. export. Today, bananas dominate the plantation landscapes. onsi er an essential sam ling: Saint Lucia s colonial history, however, continued to seesaw back Jutting out from the northwest coast, I was used by the and forth between con uering powers, as a British invasion French in the mid-16th century as a base for raiding passing Spanish succeeded in 1778, establishing naval bases at gros islet and s i s. o centuries later ritis miral eorge o ne forti e t e igeon slan . Englan nall got t e ermanent u er an in islan to use as a base for monitoring t e renc eet on neig boring
14 O pposite page: P igeon I sland.
L eft: F ond L atisab Creole P ark .
Martini ue. And indeed the Admiral set sail from this island in 1782 for o er ro uction as ell as t e original lantation ouse an t e his most decisive military engagement, the Battle of the Saints. Joined estates military ruins. Also near Soufriere is the M C in t e s to mainlan aint ucia igeon slan is no of ciall a E , a working cocoa and coconut plantation that gives visitors the national park, administered by the Saint Lucia National Trust its c ance to see rst an t e rocessing of co ra cocoa an manioc. attractions include the hilltop, well-preserved Fort rodney. Additionally, the estate still has its historic buildings and the ruins of a Sitting atop the 2,785-ft. Morne Fortune hill of good Fortune water and sugar mill. Then along the southwest coast, you have the is F C , whose construction began under the French and E , established in the 18th century by the French continued under the British. Because of its strategic location rst as a coffee lantation t en a ing a ater o ere sugar overlooking Castries about a 3-mile distant , the fort was a source of factory to produce sugar and rum. Today, this heritage site includes erce battles bet een t ese colonial contestants. ort arlotte as an 18th century plantation house, surrounded by gardens, as well as been renovated and given new life as the Sir Arthur Lewis Community ungle-covered ruins of a sugar mill, water wheel and ancient College, which today includes a small obelisk monument Amerindian potholes. isitors are introduced to the history of the commemorating the 27th royal inniskilling Fusiliers retaking control of estate, including the present life and activities on the plantation, by the Morne Fortune from the French in 1796. halfway up Morne Fortune is family-owned plantation and guesthouse. Located outside the town of o ernment ouse t e of cial resi ence of t e o ernor eneral of Choiseul, the estate is a half-hour from Soufriere. Saint Lucia and one of the few remaining examples of ictorian Not much of 19th century C , the island s capital, has architecture. By appointment, one can visit its Le pavillon royal sur i e t e ra ages of in rain an re o e er aroun ere Museum displaying artifacts, crockery, silverware, historical walcott S uare, named in honor of the hometown poet who won the photographs and documents. 1992 Nobel pri e in Literature, stand a handful of wooden buildings Saint Lucia offers many chances to peek into the past for insight it gingerbrea trim balconies. ominating t e uare is t e gran into the plantation world that dominated the country for so long. one of stone Cathedral of the immaculate Conception, built in 1897. the earliest French estates established by land grant in 1745 was the its interiors are splendid, painted with trompe l oeil columns and 135-acre F D E near Soufriere. Still a working plantation, brightly colorful biblical scenes, whose primary colors and Black it produces cocoa, citrus, bananas, coconut and vegetables. A guided Madonna and child incorporate a melange of Caribbean and walk introduces visitors to various aspects of today s cocoa, fruit and frican in uences.
15 S Carniv al is one of the island’ s maj or festiv als. Cultural HIG HS Saint Lucia counts among its natural wonders a drive-in volcano, FEBRUARY a ig l en angere arrot an t e magni cent E Worl I D eritage itons. E uall esteeme are its cultural ig s roote in n eb. aint ucia celebrates its anni ersar of t is aribbean countr s s ecial blen of t ings Englis renc an in e en ence from ritis rule. n aint ucia as reborn as frican. ts most mo ern asset is its elcoming eo le. aint ucia an in e en ent state after being a colon of reat ritain. is t e erfect estination for to a s tra eler o is intereste in ne and involving experiences, getting to know the land, getting to meet MARCH/APRIL t e local fol s. et us oint out ust a an ful of a s to en o t e E isco er of ucian eritage an a colorful omegro n e a s of ol Wee are t e most solemn on t e aint ucian reole culture. calen ar. e ominant at olic tra itions are e i ent uring t is time articularl on oo ri a . Easter un a resembles ristmas a it its c urc ser ices gift gi ing an fetes. JANUARYCome for a Festival, and All That Jazz et clients no t at Easter ee en is also one of t e best times N Y D C for ite ing. aint ucia celebrates e ear s it a giant fair el in ssou uare t at mar s t e beginning of t e ne ear. e fair ig lig ts MAY some of t e islan s cultural acti ities suc as as uera e oes T A S L A F an a a ab an t ere are ri es an games. ll e es focus on aint ucia for a s eac a en t e S aint N L W L ucia J az z and A rts F estiv al welcomes renowned international er ca ita aint ucia as more obel laureates t an an ot er musicians o erform at igeon slan ational ar an ot er countr . o celebrate obel aureate Wee t ere are ma or lectures islan enues. rom its ince tion in S aint L ucia J az z and panel discussions, plays, poetry, drama and music. continued on page 21
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A rts F estiv al has grown and is now regarded as the premiere a Carniv al lovers from around the Caribbean and North America event of the Caribbean. The festival is a series of concerts that bring converge in Saint Lucia during the second week of July. Actually, together elements of a , rhythm and blues, pop and world music. the Carniv al season launches in June when the mas bands S aint L ucia J az z and A rts F estiv al draws international a greats camps are formed and members begin to build their costumes who perform on the primary stage, pigeon island National park, steel-bands practice in the streets and calypso tents throughout as well as various hotels, restaurants and nightspots throughout the island compete through a series of performances by local the island. Multiple shows embrace straight-ahead a , and new calypso and soca artists. Come July when Carniv al is in full swing, age a , with acts originating from the United States, Africa, the there are competitions for beauty ueens, as well as for the king aribbean atin merica an Euro e. ast erformances a e of Soca and Calypso and the mas bands compete for the coveted included those of george Benson and wynton Marsalis, to name band of the year title. right after the competitions Monday only a couple. morning , everyone heads off to the streets of Castries for the The annual festival includes J az z on the S q uare, a popular ultimate street party and Jouvert pre-dawn ump-up that starts week-long event with St. Lucians and visitors alike. The derek at 4 a.m. . A truly spectacular cultural affair worthy of watching and walcott S uare in downtown Castries becomes a central hangout participation. For more information on Saint Lucia Carnival, visit spot where free concerts run from mid-day to tea-time, and / / . continues from 6 p.m. on into the evening. This part of the S aint L ucia J az z and A rts F estiv al offers Lucians and visitors a chance to AUGUST & OCTOBER meet, greet and listen to great music from local and other Caribbean S L F C F artists. Additionally, J az z at P igeon P oint N ational P ark Saint Lucia s local culture and traditions are showcased through is a 2-day, open-air, picnic-style event that essentially is the t o o er festi als uring t e mont s of ugust an ctober. highlight of the entire festival and stars many of the main stage The F east of S t. R ose de L ima is the festival of the rose Flower artists and performers. Society, celebrated in August, while the F east of S t. M argaret M ary For this big event, reserve well ahead. And for the S aint L ucia A lacoq ue is obser e uring ctober. Eac ear t e e ents are J az z and A rts F estiv al dates and updates, visit hosted by a number of selected communities throughout the island, / . and weekly festivities include religious services, as well as weekly parades in the streets with society members dressed as kings and JULY ueens, princes and princesses, doctors and nurses, policemen C S L and soldiers. These weekly society meetings and festivities called Saint Lucia s summer Carniv al is one the island s ma or festivals.
S aint L ucia J az z and A rts F estiv al at P igeon I sland N ational P ark ( courtesy of B ill M ortley) .
21 seances culminate in the colorful F east of the R ose on Aug. 30 display of folklore, traditional cuisine and authentic Creole customs and L es M arguerites on oct. 17. on both occasions, there is a royal that have been carried on for generations are on show during this court presentation, feasting and dancing. village-based affair.
C H M DECEMBER Chocolate heritage Month recogni es the role cacao and its F S L beloved byproduct chocolate has played in its history. during the Saint Lucians have always observed and celebrated the festival month-long festivities, travelers will have the opportunity to delve of their patron saint Santa Lucia or St. Lucy as National day, into Saint Lucia s cacao roots through speciali ed plantation tours, going to church services, attending parades and rallies, organi ing available at a variety of locations, dine on cocoa-inspired dishes sports events and staging cultural presentations. recently, various created by leading island chefs and partake in exclusive chocolate communities have taken up the theme of light, holding lantern spa treatments. There s even a Chocolate D ecadence Tour by parades on the night of dec. 12, one island community holds the I R T that takes guests on a luxury catamaran from of cial eremon of ig t of ciall o ening also t e oli a season Castries port to the rabot Estate for an all-day tour that includes with a Christmas Music Festival and a tree-lighting with candles. chocolate making from scratch, and a chocolate-infused gourmet meal followed by a leisurely afternoon at the Sulphur Springs Join a Street Party mud bath. The G I F N S , the longest running street party in Saint Lucia, is a hotspot for locals and visitors alike. C H M is little s ing illage reall eats u on ri a nig ts en t e Creole heritage Month includes the celebration of I nternational weekly ump-up gets going. The streets are alive with pulsating Creole D ay or J ounen K w eyol Entenasyonnal. Culturally oriented rhythms emanating from speakers manned by island dJs. dancing visitors or those interested in experiencing Saint Lucia s traditional mixes easily with dining at a variety of bb grills serving up chicken, e ressions b oing e er t ing in reole ill n t e mont of pork and seafood, prepared Lucian-style. it s known as the must-stop october packed with cultural activities and excitement. A fascinating for people who love to party.
The F ond d’ O r N ature R eserv e and H istorical P ark . V isitors w ill hav e plenty of opportunities to taste the island’ s delicious fish cuisine.
22 M asq uerade, a cultural ex pression w hich originated from slav ery. S aturday mark et in Castries.
Located on the west coast south of Castries, the sleepy village of April and october. A half-day tour includes lunch at the interpretation Anse la raye wakes up big time once a week for S F . Center and Museum. it has become one of the highlights for Saint Lucians from all over L C L Less than a 15-minute drive from the island. Street stalls offer up the catch of the day, as well as Castries, Lushan Country Life is on display at Anthony s Farm, at the delicacies such as s uid, octopus, shrimp or lobster. And of course traditional and historic residence at Morne-du-don/Balata, and at there is Caribbean music to keep everyone grooving most of the night. the 100-year-old family farmhouse. The tour includes birdwatching it s Saturday night live at D F F on the east coast i enti e s ecies in t e tro ical forest. long t e ar en rail of t e islan ic ee s its s eritage ali e it a m ria of ining one n s ginger cocoa cinnamon mango an cas e nuts an options, from informal little venues to street food. Music goes hand stops are made to taste seasonal fruits and identify many of the 134 in an it s feasting an t is to n ma es lou an clear its plant species. Additionally, local guides share their knowledge of preference for soca, dancehall and reggae, mixed up with a bit customs and herbal medicines, charcoal making, bee keeping and of r B. cassava making. Take a Heritage Tour Lucian Cuisine 101 The H T A S L HERITAS is a Saint Lucia s cornucopia of tropical fruit and vegetables includes non ro t grou e icate to t e mar eting an ro ision of tra el bananas, mangoes, passion fruit, cassava, dasheen taro, plantains, products to natural and cultural heritage sites that offer a uni ue Saint breadfruit, okra, avocados, limes, pumpkins, cucumbers, guavas, Lucian experience to the visitor. The group s commitment has arisen pineapples, papayas, soursop, yams, chayote and coconuts. out of broa er efforts inclu ing t ose of t e aint ucia ational For an overview of local produce, visit the Castries Central rust to reser e t e countr s eritage an to ma imi e bene ts Market, the largest on the island and packed with stalls of fresh fruit to Saint Lucia from eco and heritage tourism. Tours include visiting an egetables o ers an s ices. or an icrafts an clot ing s ing illages lantations aterfalls centuries ol estates an cross t e street to t e en ors rca e. historic gardens. Consider this H eritage Tour sampling: e renc in uence on local coo ing is strong an most c efs F O N R H Located in the coo it a reole air. eart of t e abou a alle on t e east coast t is ar as rst Standard among Caribbean dishes are callaloo soup made from settled by the islands pre-Columbian Amerindian inhabitants, and leaf green similar to s inac stuffe crab bac e er ot ste as later use b Euro ean sugar lanters. Wit in t e ar one n s curried chicken or goat, and lamb i conc . historic sugar mill ruins and an Amerindian site, as well as various Soups and stews are prepared in a coal pot, a rustic clay istoric lantation buil ings a in mill a boiling ouse a steam mill casserole on a clay stand that holds hot coals one of the culinary an t o cattle barns ating to bet een t e t an t centuries. landmark restaurants is called Coal P ot in astries . A guided tour includes a trail walk through the estuarine tropical forest, um u s an street fairs are t e laces to eat grille s or mangroves and dry scrub woodlands, as well as time on a broad white c ic en legs an ba es frie biscuits accom anie b rum or sand beach, which is a nesting site for leatherback turtles between beer t e local bran is iton .
23 MOTHER NATURE-INFUSED Spas wouldn t you know it: it was the French king Louis i, in fact At the L resort, for instance, the Ti K ai P ose S pa in local who introduced wellness through mineral baths to Saint Lucia. in patois little house of rest offers pampering treatments inspired by 1784, the king provided funds for the construction of a do en large Saint Lucia s volcanic history and the lush rainforest surrounding this stone baths for his soldiers after analysis of the waters found their peaceful retreat. guests relax for the pre- or post-treatment period curative properties to be similar to those of Aix-les-Bains in France. or an time uring a sta in t e s a gar ens in soa ing tubs lle it All this took place at the Soufriere Estate, a 2,000-acre land grant black mineral-rich waters that draw their restorative waters from the made by the Crown in 1713 to three brothers from Normandy in source at the diamond Mineral Baths. recognition of their services to France. Located in present-day The spas at M and beachfront A C , with Soufriere, the estate is still owned by their descendants who have the K ai en Ciel and the K ai B elte S pa, respectively, do not bring the restored the baths, part of the diamond Botanical gardens mud from the mountain, but take their guests directly to the source at waterfall attraction. For a small fee visitors can slip into a bathing suit the Sulphur Springs to sit in the stream of dark gray volcanic water and and bathe for 30 minutes in one of the outside pools a private bath cover themselves with mud an experience shared with T viewers costs a bit more, although it was probably free to Empress Josephine of The Bachelor. At the spas, facial treatments, body treatments and Bonaparte who was said to have bathed in these very waters bubblng scrubs bene t from a Tropical F ruit W rap: coconut and papaya seeds up from underground Sulphur Springs. combined for exuberant exfoliation and deep cleansing, then a wrap Today, it is Saint Lucia s elegant resorts that are looking to the with banana, papaya and golden honey for skin renewal, followed by country s natural sources to nurture the bodies and souls of their a oca o lotion to moisturi e. om limentar oga classes an tness guests through restorative spa treatments inspired by indigenous programs are available at both spas. ingredients from volcanic minerals to rainforest plants. And in M amma L a Terre S pa caters exclusively to F D addition to heavenly spas, visitors discover other wellness & R guests, and aims to nourish the body, and soothe the soul o tions inclu ing state of t e art tness centers an mountainto in its tran uil, therapeutic sanctuary. Mamma La Terre means Mother yoga platforms. Earth, and the spa focuses on the powerfully restorative powers of
24 O pposite page: S pa cab ana at S ugar B each, A V iceroy R esort.
L eft: S pas throughout the island offer a v ariety of treatments.
nature. All of the products used in spa treatments are made from all- offers a postcard-perfect view. known as a haven of tran uility is natural, organically grown ingredients of the purest uality. Cradled in the newly built K ai K ok o S pa, which is set at the cliff s edge offering the embrace of Saint Lucia s world heritage-listed pitons, it is hard to dramatic views of the silver sands of Anse Cochon and the a ure sea imagine a location more conducive to relaxation and re uvenation than below. A variety of therapeutic massages are on offer including the K ai the R ainforest S pa at S A R . All-natural K ok o S ignature 4 H ands M assage. Special packages are available to and chemical-free treatments utili e the bounty of the island s natural guests wanting to reconnect with each other. world, unleashing beauty secrets Lucians have known for centuries: These are ust some of the spas located throughout the island, bananas t e local ri e to rm u tig ten an smoot a a with many other hotels offering spa facilities. wrinkles coconuts to exfoliate aloe vera to re uvenate and rich cocoa butter to heal and hydrate. harnessing the nourishing properties of nearby volcanic springs and fertile cocoa plantation, the R ainforest The Chav utti M assage at B odyH oliday-S aint L ucia. S pa offers a range of signature treatments designed to connect guests to the Jalousie plantation s special location. Travelers on a mission of wellness and well-being have come to the right place when they check into the award-winning, all-inclusive, adults-only H S L resort. here one indulges in aromatherapy, a do en different massages, Ayurvedic treatments, wraps, yoga, and personal trainer services at the O asis S pa. in the spa s 33 treatment rooms, the staff of 35 massage and beauty specialists use only the most natural products: ocean wraps combine seaweed and massage to detoxify and release muscle tension coconut and spice blend into a back, head, neck and shoulder massage Lucian ginger and lime cleanse and polish the skin in a bo scrub s in s eci c facials use erbal la en er for oil s in ile dull, lifeless skin is treated to a fruit active glow. daily spa treatments, excellent meals, and activities galore are included in the rates. Nestled alongside a cliff overlooking the sparkling waters of the Caribbean on the west coast of Saint Lucia, T K R & S
25 S Tours & ACTIVITIES Saint Lucia s incredibly diverse environment, combined with its in 1998 by Bryan devaux, a native Saint Lucian whose family has lived aw-dropping beauty and legendary history, makes for a wonderland on the island for over 250 years, also offers a variety of active tours. of activities everything from canopy tours, horseback riding, AT and bi e ri ing i ing ee sea s ing an sailing to cultural an Horseback Riding heritage tours. A truly uni ue and even a traditionally historical way of experiencing Saint Lucia is on horseback and clients can select from a number of horseback riding excursions. The I R S offers ClientsAll-Terrain can experience Vehicle the wild side Ridingof Saint Lucia on an all-terrain an assortment of trail rides, including a ride winding through the vehicle riding through Saint Lucia s lush countryside, over mountains countryside along the beach, with time for swimming and a beach and through banana plantations. A AT T offers a 2-hour picnic at Cas en Bas. T R S offers four riding AT tour that takes guests along working plantations, historical sites sessions a day with a variety of treks including a carriage tour to and rural communities.The tour is topped off with a bird s-eye view pigeon point and Fort rodney, as well as a group coastal tour that of the surroundings at the Atlantic coast s debarras viewing point at includes lunch. A S R S also offers an array of grande Anse Beach. or, recommend the company s moonlight rides. horseback riding tours, including along the beach, on a country trail and as part of private tours. Biking Clients will love touring Saint Lucia on horseback because they can Biking has also become a popular way to en oy the island, and there truly take in the sights and feel a part of the surroundings in both a safe are some excellent biking tours for beginners and the more and exciting way. At Morne Coubaril, clients can combine a visit to a experienced off-road riders. There are tours that head into Soufriere family plantation, which is full of activities, with horseback riding for an oceanside trail ride at Anse Chastanet where riders en oy while learning about the traditional ways of processing cocoa, copra beautiful views of the world-famous gros piton and petit piton and manioc. mountains. world champion biker Tinker Juare designed the high-performance Tinker s Trail, for those who want to feel the Whale and Turtle Watching adrenaline rush of the Tour de France. I H , founded Saint Lucia is recogni ed as one of the leading whale watching sites in
26 O pposite page: V isitors can tak e S egw ay tours.
L eft: R ecommend clients b ik e through the island to tak e in its b eautiful scenery.
B elow : S aint L ucia offers myriad cultural performances.
the Caribbean. over 20 species are regularly spotted throughout the through the architectural history of an old colonial island city. pigeon year, including humpbacks, pilot whales, sperm whales and spinning island, in fact, contains more history than any other part of Saint and spotted dolphins. incredibly, there s more than an 80 percent Lucia. it was once the home of the Amerindians and has also been a c ance of s otting t ese magni cent sea creatures on an one of a pirate hideout and military base. isit Fort Charlotte, now a college but number of boat tours around the island. once t e site of some of t e ercest g ting bet een t e renc an Turtles are another fascinating thrill for nature-lovers. The abun- the British. Clients can also view the Choiseul heritage site, a village dance of these ma estic reptiles on Saint Lucia is due to the protection rich in history, crafts and offering spectacular views. provided by local environmental activists, who have ensured there is a For active-centric H eritage Tours, tell clients to take the G ros P iton permanent suspension on turtle hunting. A popular spot to en oy turtle Trail or the D esb arra Turtle W atch tours. The piton climbing tour takes watching is grand Anse Beach located on the east coast of the island, participants to the summit of gros piton for a panoramic view of the home to the leatherback turtles, among other species. Choiseul village, petit piton, and the entire southwestern part of the island. The trail begins in the community of Fond gens Libre, founded Diving and Watersports Saint Lucia has a stunning variety of sea life and submarine wonders waiting for clients to explore. They can get into the swim of things with their snorkeling or diving gear and experience the warm clear wa- ters that makes the Caribbean famous for underwater adventure. go to to search for dive operators and scuba centers. Culture & Heritage Tours At Fond Latisab Creole park in Babonneau, clients have the opportunity to truly experience the Saint Lucian way of life, with a tour that takes them to a community in Babonneau called Fond Assau. There, visitors experience the traditional Saint Lucian practices such as preparation of cassava bread, cooking on macambou leaves, catc ing cra s in t e ri er collecting one from a bee i e an the very authentic display of wood-sawing all while a Chak Chak band plays traditional music in the background. on the Castries H eritage W alk , knowledgeable tour guides take visitors through the historic buildings of Castries, as well as a tour
27 b runa a sla es an lac free om g ters or rigan s as t e Soft Adventure were called in the 18th century. gros piton became a natural fortress Also with Sea Spray Cruises Ltd. clients can combine sailing with for the Brigands, its numerous caves, tunnels and lookout points an open-back eep tour for a full-day adventure along the west coast along the trail serving as Brigands retreat during the resistance. The t roug acres of banana lantations t o s ing illages an along hike is moderate to strenuous, and takes about four hours roundtrip. the winding and pictures ue tropical countryside to the town of Soufri- The turtle watch tour, meanwhile, takes a small group on an overnight ere and taking photos of the spectacular twin peaks of The pitons as camp to grand Anse, on the east coast, one of the most important they rise sheer out of the sea. They ll also visit the Toraille waterfall beaches in the region for nesting sea turtles. This ruggedly beauti- where white torrents of water gush 50 ft. over a hillside cascading ful spot has never been developed, and the only signs of human into a pool at the center of a beautiful garden in a kaleidoscope of habitation are the lights from the village of desbarra, which twinkle up color. They ll continue onwards to the Caribbean s only drive-in vol- on the distant hillside once night falls. Most of the time the beach is cano with its bubbling sulphur springs. A tour of this volcano s sulphur empty, but from March to August a steady trickle of visitors make the springs brings visitors up-close to more than 20 belching mud pools, dirt-track truck ride to experience a true natural wonder the spec- multi-color sulphur deposits, and other assorted minerals such as tacle of leatherback turtles, the world s largest living reptiles, coming iron, copper oxide, and magnesium baking and steaming on the sur- as ore to la t eir eggs. eci c information on H eritage Tours can face. This black/greyish, mineral water is believed to have therapeutic be found at . ualities and it s common to see people bathing in the springs in order to remove blemishes or to simply feel re uvenated. Sailing Next, it s on to Fond doux, the 19th century plantation where tour Wit its arm tra e in s aint ucia is i eal for sailing a ciona os members al along trails it breat ta ing beautiful tro ical ora to who want to explore the deep blue waters that surround the island. a local copra house where they will see coconut dried and later to on the island s western coast, the Caribbean Sea is known to be be processed into oil, margarine and soap. They ll also have the op- more calm than the Atlantic ocean on the east side of the island, and portunity to taste the locally grown cocoa pods and see how they are t us it s a to s ot among bot a i an rst time sailors. isitors to sun-dried before being shipped out, later to be processed and served aint ucia ill n t o state of t e art marinas: t e o ne a as delicious chocolate bars. After an onsite lunch, they climb aboard a Marina, located in the north of the island, is nestled in an inner lagoon catamaran for a relaxing return along the island s beautiful coastline. that provides protection and safety, while the Marina at Marigot Bay, They stop for a swim before cruising through spectacular Marigot Bay situate along t e est coast is i eal for sailing essels. ia on their way to the dock and the waiting eeps, which will take them , visitors can book a catamaran day sail that visits Sulphur back to their hotels. Springs, the region s only drive-in volcano, and Marigot Bay. or, on still another tour, clients can visit three spectacular waterfalls on recommend a 2-hour sunset cruise aboard a pirate ship, the B lack t e islan . e rst t e iton Waterfall gi es t em a c ance to rela M agic, a replica of a 16th century Spanish galleon. and soak in its warm water, in a natural outdoor setting. Next, they continue onwards to the Spyke waterfall, with a walk along a brief
28 O pposite page: R odney F ort.
L eft: S aint L ucia offers as many marv els underw ater as it offers on land.
Rodney Bay Marina ou ll n lent of tours an acti ities for clients at o ne a arina ere t ere s access to o ens of sea lan an combina- tion c arters an tours. ere ou ll n ee sea s ing c arters ale atc ing safaris trail t roug t e natural forest before ta ing still anot er cool i in t e sailboat sig tseeing as ell as barefoot or s i ere ac t a fres casca ing ater of t is glorious aterfall. inall it s on to t e tri s. lients can oin in a seafaring e cursion to t e olcanic itons oraille Waterfall. our members en o anot er i at t e base of t is sea islan s rela on a romantic sunset cruise en o some serious aterfall an a col be erage in t is ama ing gar en before ea ing art ing on a art catamaran to oufriere or en o s imming bac to t e otel. snor eling or scuba i ing a tri s. n a ition tour com anies an tra el agencies locate at o ne Deep-Sea Fishing a arina offer a i e ariet of o ortunities to i e bir atc ere s robabl not ing more e citing t an oo ing on to a g ting an e lore aint ucia s outstan ing natural attractions from s on a ee sea s ing a enture et er ou re an e erience orsebac ri ing an i ing to rainforest a entures an ig ing angler or a ne bie. aint ucia as a number of c arter boats a ail- elico ter tours. or more information on tours an acti ities able for ee sea s ing ere clients can go after a oo tuna isit . sail s barracu a ora o blue marlin long bill s ear s ing s anis mac erel ca ali an sna er from t e g ting c air. rotat- ing c air met o is use to ensure e er one gets a c ance at D eep-sea fishing ex cursions are ideal for new b ies or lan ing t e big one. ost c arters also t ro in t e beers ex perienced anglers. so as an ater. Ziplining n t e R ainforest Canopy A dv enture t e tour ta es isitors on a ri e along t e east coast t en inlan to t e i line elcome center situate in t e eart of t e rainforest. is is a t rilling a enture it isitors i ing along ft. of cable at eig ts ranging from ft. to ft. e ll trul get bir s e e ie s as t e i t roug nine lat- forms gli e o er t e treeto s across ri ers an feel t e t rill of ing t roug lus tro ical egetation. t t e R F A T ri es attraction at t e nature site guests ill be treate to breat ta ing ie s of t e tlantic cean an aribbean ea. t s interesting to note t at ercent of t e s ecies li ing in t e forest cano ne er come o n to t e groun .
29 Things To Do
Your clients can maximi e their Saint Lucia vacation fun with a wealth a different temperature. Beyond are the falls roaring out of a mineral- of things to see and do throughout this lush, diverse, straight-out-of- streaked gorge and spilling through the gardens into the pools. a-fairy tale island from meandering beautiful botanical gardens, to SUL HUR S RINGS Two miles south of Soufriere, clients can hiking, shopping and dining. explore the drive-in volcano, which is what s left of a volcanic crater, now protected by the Saint Lucia National Trust. isitors actually drive down to the edge of the volcanic activity to oin a park guide SOUFRIERE Natural WondersA good place to experience some of this diversity is who points them toward the seething pools of boiling mud and the in Soufriere with the beautiful diamond Botanical gardens and its clouds of steam that shoot 50 ft. in the air. one of the world s most mineral baths, along with the absolutely stunning diamond waterfall. legendary natural spas is created from rain water falling year-round There s a host of other things to see and do around Soufriere much into the boiling crater where it s heated and saturated with residues of it thanks to the area s history as a ma or sugar plantation in of sulphur, iron, copper, magnesium and inc. The rich mineral pools addition to the diamond Falls, which is actually the lowest of the six an ri erlets ic satisf beaut a ciona os o no t e ools waterfalls that tumble down the mountain from the volcano. Nearby immeasurable alue o o n t e mountainsi e an into t e si are some historic plantations that include Soufriere Estate, Morne ama ing waterfalls. Coubaril Estate and Fond doux Estate, all of which are open to the MICOUD Still another beautiful botanical paradise located across public. in fact, the privately owned diamond Falls and Mineral Baths, the island from Soufriere on the eastern side at Micoud a charming less than a mile east of Soufriere, are part of the Soufriere Estate seaside village of about 2,700 is the Mamiku gardens, a 22-acre dating from 1713. The Baths, originally built in 1784, were restored in botanical garden that s part of the original 400-acre Mamiku Estate the 1980s, with some of the original 18th century baths still in use. At owned by a French nobleman, Baron de Micoud, in the 18th century t e entrance a narro at e ge it tro ical o ers an s a e who was a French governor of the island. After the English by stately palms leads to the bathhouse and a series of pools, each re-captured the island, he willed the property to his wife, a Saint
30 O pposite page: The R ain F orest A erial Tram rides are a b eautiful w ay to get a b ird’ s-eye v iew of the island.
L eft: Ex ploring the island’ s natural marv els.
Lucian, knowing that according to British law, the property could which eventually constructed a hillside trail, a garden trail and a not be taken away from her. Mrs. de Micoud was called Ma Micoud medicinal garden as parts of its ecotourism products. Today s Union by the locals, and gradually the estate was referred to in Creole as Nature Trail runs through that land where non-native tree species plantasyon Ma Miku until it was simply called Mamiku. Mamiku such as teak, mahogany, and blue mahoe were introduced. The gardens, which opened to the public in 1998, boasts over 400 hike itself starts from the isitor Center next to the mini- oo ust o ers an trees lus a s ecial gar en of tra itional me icinal beyond the forest nursery and traverses in a wide loop. The isitor herbs. in addition to the garden, there are original plantation ruins as Center provides visitors with information on the forest and wildlife in well as an ongoing archaeological dig that has already uncovered a general, while the Mini- oo showcases a number of indigenous as variety of artifacts currently on display in the interpretation Center. well as exotic species such as the Saint Lucia parrot, Saint Lucia iguana and more. it s a great place for a family outing. Hiking and Birdwatching Still another hiking spot near Castries is the F There s no better way to en oy the incredible beauty and R T , part of an old French road that runs through an bio-diversity of Saint Lucia than by taking advantage of its myriad exotic rainforest. isitors start at the heritage trust cottage where hiking trails around the main island and pigeon island. Much of it they re assigned a guide who will work out a route for travelers is not too strenuous, although some hiking areas do demand a based on their abilities. The overall hike is ranked as moderate certain amount of stamina. But it s well worth the effort with trails and the 3-mile-long trail begins as a gentle slope through natural meandering through the island s rainforests where clients will dense foliage meandering among l encens trees that produce a experience stunning waterfalls, occasional startling views of the white sap with a highly pungent smell, as well as a number of large Caribbean and the Atlantic or get bird s-eye views of the pitons. s ectacular g trees e i tes an fens. lients ill also li e t e They ll be able to hike past old plantation grounds, spot indigenous i ea t at muc of t e ora is i enti e b signs an t e fact t at t e birdlife such as the country s national bird, the Saint Lucia parrot knowledgeable guides are there to point out the highlights. the A maz ona V ersicolour the Saint Lucia oriole and the Saint Lucia There s a moderate hike located at the L blac nc . ere s a com re ensi e list of i ing areas our acti e R T along the highway between Castries and dennery, vacation clients should visit. only about 30 minutes from Castries. The Barre de L isle Forest Just 15 minutes from Castries is the U N T reserve gets its name from the fact that it sits on a ridge dividing M , which is rated as an easy hike and is comprised of land the eastern and western halves of Saint Lucia, providing panoramic owned by the Union Agricultural and research Station that had been views of certain parts of the island from four lookout points along set aside for the then Forestry division to be used as a nursery, the trail. it takes approximately one hour to walk the 1-mile trail and
31 another hour to climb to the top of Mount La Combe. From there, numerous plants such as bromeliads, orchids, mushrooms, lianes hikers can see Cul-de-Sac alley and the Caribbean Sea on the and others attached to large buttress dangling on the sides of the west and the Mabouya alley and Fond d or Beach on the Atlantic trail. ere too i ers ill en o occasional long istance ie s of t e coast on the east. Caribbean and at one point along this trail, they emerge out of the Birdwatchers won t want to miss the M S T forest an al rig t into a magni cent ie of t e islan s ig est located in the heartland of Saint Lucia, 45 minutes from the city of peak. great photo opportunities on this hike. astries an minutes from arigot a . ere t e ll n o er The D C R T has the reputation of being s ecies of bir s inclu ing e en emic s ecies suc as t e aint aint ucia s most ristine rainforest a er ant botanical ara ise ucia arrot t e aint ucia blac nc t e aint ucia oriole mesmeri ing in its m stical beaut . ocate about minutes from the Saint Lucia pewee and the Saint Lucia warbler. The trail also ieux Fort in the south, tell clients to exit the highway at Mahaut of Ti ro i es a breat ta ing ie of t e oseau am t e largest in t e oc er ga t en t e ll ri e si miles inlan from t e east coast Eastern aribbean it an out ut ca acit of . million gallons of ig a along a secon ar roa . t s ort t e ri e because as t e ater ail . t ta es a ro imatel t o ours to com lete t e . al t e . mile trail t e a e a e nite ossibilit of seeing rare mile al ic is mo erate to strenuous locate about ft. bir s es eciall t e aint ucia arrot as ell as a ariet of aint abo e sea le el. Lucia s wildlife. More experienced hikers will want to try out the E S Finally, tell clients to explore the R R on a our W T locate it in t e acre entral orest tre it a gui e from t e orest an an s e artment. ere ust eser e si miles east of oufriere at t e foot of t e ig est minutes from o ne a t e ll tre ast in igenous tree mountain, Mount gimie. The Enbas Saut waterfalls Trail is a species and along paths lined with bromeliads, orchids and strenuous . mile trail situate in a remote but unbelie abl scenic mushrooms. Throughout the tour, they ll see beautiful, multi-colored area combining rainforest clou forest an el n oo lan s. e birds including the indigenous Saint Lucia parrot, as well as a bac ro is e uall lo el set off b t e nearb ea s of iton magni cent ie of ount imie. ou can contact t e orest an anarie iton roumassee an ount imie. Enbas aut means an s e artment for more information. below the falls and the trail is most famous for its two cascading aterfalls an ools at t e ea of t e roumassee i er ere Shopping hikers can bathe in pure rainforest water. here, too, they ll be able o ing is an integral art of leisure tra el an nee less to sa to en oy rich birdlife including the blue hooded euphonia and the aint ucia as an enormous ariet of s o ing o tions for isitors. mountain whistler. Some of its most popular are the art and crafts products that are hikers not ready for the strenuous demands of the Enb as S aut ro uce rig t on t e islan . ere s a com re ensi e list of ere W aterfalls Trail can still tre in t e forest reser e ere t e aterfall clients can n t ose items an at s being offere . trail is locate at a more mo erate ace en o ing t e reser e s SOUFRIERE The crafts market is on the north side of the dock.
32 aint ucia s D ine A round rogram is an initiati e create b t e aint ucia otel an ourism ssociation to entice t e alates of isitors sta ing at otels aroun t e islan . isitors a e t e o ortunit to ine on a course meal at a ar inning restaurants for . uisines ar from renc to n ian an D ine A round ouc ers can be urc ase at artici ating s: arefoot oli a s o om an erenit acations ours t. ucia e s an ice ra el ours. dinearoundstlucia.com
O pposite page: S aint L ucia has an enormous v ariety of shopping options for v isitors.
L eft: The N ak ed F isherman restaurant.
ere clients ill n a i e arra of items inclu ing islan ma e tobacco ill be eli ere eit er to t e air ort or to t e cruise an o en bas ets stra ats local s ices an cla ots. s i . o if our clients are tra eling b air tell t em to ait until CASTRIES isitors ill n a li elier art atmos ere it t e last a . robabl t e largest number of aut entic islan ma e sou enirs ust about t o miles nort of astries in ros slet is at t e raft ar et on eremie treet. n a ition to t e bas ets able oo s all a mo ern mall it s o s an a number of an cla ots escen ing from merin ian an frican tra itions restaurants. ere isitors can n e er t ing from beac ear an t e ll also n some beautiful an aut enticall crafte oo boo s to electronics an e elr stores. ere s also t e o ne car ings. ere s also a colorful ro uce mar et ere t at s great for a all an t e ieu ort la a in t e sout as ell as t e a otogra s as ell as s o ing for s ices. ere s a big out oor Wal all in o ne a . mar et on e nier treet calle t e en ors rca e ere clients ill n a uge collection of sou enirs inclu ing s irts e elr an Dining Options locall ma e an icrafts. ere s no oubt t at t e s eer number of internationall agge CHOISEUL is communit is no n as an arts center ere resorts an all inclusi es a e broa ene t e selection of ining man of t e islan s crafts eo le an artists li e an or . s o tions on aint ucia it international ining selections a result at t e oiseul rts rafts entre in t e a argue increasing eac ear. ut e otic fusion fare an true reole cuisine neig bor oo isitors ill n lent of ualit an ma e are t e cornerstones of t is legen ar culture it bars an ro ucts suc as cla otter an o en bas ets an restaurants ser ing u more t an t eir fair s are of a olesome lacemats an uni ue c airs an oo car ings. natural e loration for t e taste bu s a true culinar ea en. t s not too sur rising gi en t e number of cruise s i s t at isit ere s a list of ust a fe of t ose eateries selecte at ran om an aint ucia t at a large number of s o ing outlets are locate near ones our clients ill lo e. t e iers ere tra elers can n a muc broa er arra of items SOUFRIERE be on t e sou enir categor muc of it ut free. o as a ma or O ene in late t is restaurant s eciali es in cruise ort astries as a goo ortion of t ose s o ing outlets. aribbean cuisine t at features locall gro n beef or an a lace arenage for e am le is a one time cargo s e t at c ic en as ell as fres l caug t s . ere s e er t ing on t e is no a le el aterfront ut free com le it a ariet of menu from t e c ef s famous um in sou to cocoa stea . bouti ues selling e er t ing from ne c ina cr stal an e elr to / clot ing stores selling bati an islan ber ma e clot ing as ell R ocate at H C t is restaurant as ut free li uor. ointe era ine built s eci call for cruise it a a ro ing setting bet een t e itons s eciali es of s i assengers as robabl t e most com re ensi e collection course in cacao cuisine alt oug it s far from cocoa ea it of s o s on t e islan rig t ne t to t e bert ing area. o e er ou t e menu ma ing use of t is ingre ient as a lig t subtle s ice or a e to s o a cruise ass or an airline tic et to t e s o ee er as an infusion. en urc asing ut free goo s. urc ases e ce t li uor an M T R & ocate at Stonefield Estate
33 Cane B ar at S ugar B each, A V iceroy R esort. D asheene restaurant at L adera.
R with mountain and ocean views offering varied cuisine R L T French restaurant offering white glove service, of mouthwatering Saint Lucian specialties along with local ambe entrees an e uisite esserts. entertainment and a Thursday night bb . RODNEY AY ILLAGE F D & R The 250-year-old estate nestled rodney Bay illage is a mixed residential and tourist mecca loaded above Soufriere offers Creole- and European-style meals. Estate with fun shops, restaurants and bars. it s about as lively a place as tours are available. ou ll n an ere on t e islan an it s a great lace for isitors to & G relax and en oy at an informal beach and interact with Saint Lucians. The restaurants run the gamut. pool restaurant, which offers an a la carte and beach menu. on O R W At this Chef avier restaurant, Friday evenings, there s a Calypso beach party along the beach located in the heart of rodney Bay overlooking the marina, diners will and poolside with live entertainment from one of Saint Lucia s top n e er t ing from ta as an astas to uc an rac of lamb. bands. CHEF D Located at Ladera, with stunning views of the pitons, C S here, Big Chef prepares succulent and uicy ere guests ill n an eclectic an inno ati e menu t at stea s t in blue c eese let as ell as local source reinterprets traditional Saint Lucian cuisine, as well as a delightful seafood. Sunday Brunch offering. L T For an intimate French ambiance, recommend clients MARIGOT AY ea to t is ne ining restaurant set in a beautiful tro ical gar en in a R H Located next to a lagoon, this restaurant uiet street of rodney Bay. has been described by some as the most romantic restaurant in S G A charming restaurant and bar with a warm the Caribbean. The chef creates dishes that blend spicy Creole and friendly ambiance. cooking with her own modern European style. S I A sophisticated indian restaurant located in the heart This restaurant speciali es in seafood and local of rodney Bay illage. dishes. S R Nestled into the warm D Jewel of the Caribbean scenic setting where gol en san s of e uit eac o ne a inna ers is no r. oolittle as lme on t e nort si e of arigot a . known by thousands of guests plus yachtsmen and -women from all Accessible by ferry, the waterfront restaurant offers Caribbean over the world. and international cuisine, a Saturday night bb and live nightly M H K its Asian decor and delectable dishes entertainment. cooked to perfection provide a rich, cultural experience to diners. C M R & offers the best in local cuisine with an exciting blend of Saint Lucian-indian heritage. R This restaurant does not only serve the island s best tandoori meals, but is also decorated to suit, ensuring the complete M waterfront restaurant serving indian and hakka experience. cuisine by award-winning Chef Adil. T Located on the waterfront, this restaurant offers CASTRIES what they call little dishes from around the world. T C A uni ue ambiance in an open-air wood and stone M R This laid-back eatery offers everything from structure that has been a historical pillar for 35 years. Chef avier merican an a un reole cuisine to e ican an egetarian meals. ribot blends ex uisite French fare with a large splash of Caribbean a or using fres local ingre ients. T is casual eater at o ne a all ser es T H Erected over a century ago, nestled against a traditional Chinese cuisine. background of giant palm trees and affectionately called The pink isitors ill also n lent of ualit arts an crafts s o s suc as house because of its rosy hue, this 2-story timber house is located the Arts and Craft garden, selling locally made and Caribbean arts near t e in ing base of orne ortune. e restaurant offers a and crafts, gifts, pottery and clothing, as well as The inner gallery on ne ining e erience surroun e b calm bree es an a colorful reduit Beach Avenue featuring originals and prints by local artists. garden. dotting the landscape is an array of mango, breadfruit, coconut a oca o an ot er to ering fruit trees ose aromas ll the air.
34 USEFUL INFORMATION
LOCATION Saint Lucia is an island in the Caribbean Sea. it is one of the windward serviced by ferries, making it easy to include Saint Lucia on any island- islands, which is situated between Martini ue and Saint incent and to hopping tour. Several ferry lines connect Saint Lucia with Martini ue, the northwest of Barbados. dominica and guadeloupe. isit express-des-iles.com, which operates CLIMATE a ferry service between Saint Lucia and Martini ue. other ferry services A subtropical climate, kept mild by cooling trade winds, makes Saint are available on stlucia.org. H Spectacular aerial tours of Lucia a year-round delight. From June to November, be prepared for Saint Lucia are possible, and helicopter transfers between hewanorra sporadic tropical showers. and george FL Charles airports reduce the travel time between the south and north of the island visit stluciahelicopters.com . TIME ONE Saint Lucia lies in the Atlantic Standard time one and is four hours CUSTOMS REGULATIONS be in reen ic ean ime e ours uring a lig t sa ings time. The duty free allowance for arriving passengers is 200 cigarettes or a it is one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time, except in the summer, alf oun of tobacco or cigars ui ounces of ines or s irits. when the time ones are the same. duty free shopping is available at pointe Seraphine, La place Carenage, the shopping malls and the departure lounge at hewanorra Airport. LANGUAGE Englis is t e of cial language but aint ucians also s ea a renc CURRENCY Creole commonly called patois, which is used in day-to-day affairs. The currency of Saint Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, which is linked to the U.S. dollar at the exchange rate of US 1 to EC 2.70. AIRLINES US American Airlines, delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines and US ELECTRICITY Airways. C Air Canada, Sunwing, Transat and westJet. please 220 olts, 20 cycles AC a few hotels are 110 olts, 60 cycles . check stlucia.org for updates. Adaptors are generally available at the resorts. AIR ORTS DIAL CODE hewanorra international Airport in ieux Fort is located 40 miles south The international dialing code for Saint Lucia is 1 758 . of Castries, the capital city. george F. L. Charles Airport is an inter- SER ICE CHARGES AND TA ES island airport located ust outside Castries. There is a value added tax of 10 on hotel and restaurant bills. A GETTING AROUND service charge of 10 is also applicable. in some instances, these Minibuses and Taxis Minibuses serve as the main ground transportation charges are included in prices uoted so it is best to clarify. The prices for the island. These buses run on varied times depending on the route. on labels in shops and supermarkets may attract value added tax. Fares range from EC 2.50 to EC 8.00. All minibuses have a green ENTRY RE UIREMENTS number late it an re . a is are easil a ailable at ta i stan s Foreign nationals visiting or entering Saint Lucia are re uired to have a or by telephone. All authori ed taxis have a light-blue number plate valid passport from their country. passports should be valid for 3 months it a re . ares ar b estination an nature of tri . efore upon entering Saint Lucia. isas are not re uired where the visitor ou ire a ta i con rm t e fare. rom e anorra nternational ir ort is a U.S., Uk or Canadian citi en or where there is an agreement for to Castries takes around an hour. Automobile rental Cars, 4-wheel- exemption between home country and Saint Lucia. Some countries do drive vehicles and scooters can be booked in advance or locally at the re uire visas see www.govt.lc/fa s for list . air orts otels or car rental of ces. DE ARTURE TA A temporary driver s licence is re uired for visitors and may be departure tax is included in the price of the ticket for all passengers over obtained upon presentation of a valid driver s license on arrival at 12 years old leaving the island via air travel. For passengers leaving via t e air ort t e olice station in astries or t e car rental of ces. sea travel, the departure tax is EC 33 or US 13 to be paid at the time of remember to drive on the left side. F Those who prefer to do the departure. muc of t eir tra eling on t e ater ill n t at aint ucia is ell
Eighteen-hole golf course at Cap Estate. The island is made for fun-filled family moments.
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