Exploring St. Lucia

St. Lucia is a small Caribbean island, which is greatly unknown by many travelers, however it is one of the Caribbean’s most preferred all-inclusive tour destinations. With epidemic resort developments, built with much historical and cultural influence, St. Lucia has opened a new path for the tourism and hospitality industry, with a main focus on Eco-friendly development. Hence, the experience it exposes to all its visitors of a down to earth West Indian lifestyle and with so much to explore in St. Lucia, Islander guarantees you an all awe inspiring vacation.

St. Lucia remains beautiful throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 84°F to a scorching 90°F. A perfect time to visit St. Lucia would be during the months of February to May, while June to August being the summer period when it’s the hottest, during which the temperature may push up to the mid 90’s.

Visitors to St. Lucia should be aware that the weather seasons are not very well defined, rather just a rough estimation. St. Lucia’s location near the equator is the primary reason for its unpredictable tropical weather condition. However the rainy season is estimated during the months of September to January ranging from sporadic showers to heavy rainfall.

With an extreme paradisal, Irie Caribbean stereotype, St. Lucia blends all the tropical expectations, with its own French-Creole heritage. The honey grain, black-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise blue Caribbean waters providing shelter to the multi-colored coral reefs, and smooth swimming tropical fish. St. Lucia’s land mass is almost entirely covered by lush rainforest, protecting, and mothering it’s thriving natives who up to this day still practice the historical cultures and traditions brought by the many tribes, who came to the island hundreds of years ago.

Due to its exposure to many races, the people of St. Lucia is able to perform diverse creations, which has an extremely unique beauty, such as its literature, theatre , music, dance, arts, craft, and agriculture. St. Lucia’s Creole heritage and the “Patois” language spoken there is derived from the influence of many cultures which thrived and fought for its exotic beauty many years ago. St. Lucia’s location, beauty, and rich cultural diversity has relatively expanded its business in the tourism industry, however banana production still remains the dominating trade. While St. Lucia is still unknown to the world it provides all its visitors with complete tranquility and privacy, and this low-key feature is one of the island's biggest assets.

Like the great St. Augustine said ““The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Kershama

kershama@islelander.com

St. Lucia Adventure Project - Got any ideas?

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”

Currently we are working on our new adventure project, many travelers and agents have been sending us frequent emails on groups who simply want to not only sightsee in St. Lucia but embrace the trails. Specializing in adventure projects is something we know people love, and providing a safe and reliable way in which they can do that is part of our main focus. We were fortunate enough to host the Akzo Nobel team (world leading pharmaceutical company) up the Gros Piton trail.

Similar projects like trekking the Island’s rainforest or climbing Petit Piton are all exhilarating adventures we can focus on. If travelers don’t just want a day tour, our coming itinerary will give them a host of adventure activities to choose from, which can last the entire day. A special in particular is night bathing in the dark muddy volcanic pools of our Volcano (The Sulphur Springs).or taking a night bath in the warm mineral waters of the Piton Falls, located in the bowels of the Petit Piton (The Majestic Attraction).

With so much to do and engage in on this Caribbean Island, we believe it is our duty to create excursions which travelers have never experienced. Excursions that would take ones breathe away. One of our partners from Australia, Scott, a motivational teacher has been quite pleased with some of the “extraordinary” activities we have come up with. So he is going to work on sending groups from Australia to have some fun in the sun.

The wonderful thing about the tours in St Lucia is you get to meet and experience people and their personalities. It’s so much more than simply travel, its ongoing nonstop pleasure and excitement. If you have any special ideas as to the kind of activities travelers would love to do on island please feel free to email us your thoughts at info@islelander.com. Let’s keep the fun in travel. And best of all, let’s make all travel experiences a reality. Learn more about St Lucia tours

Janus

St. Lucia Travel Expert

www.islelander.com

Climbing St. Lucia Mount Gimie

St. Lucia's Highest Mountain Trail - Mt. Gimie

St. Lucia Mount Gimie is the tallest peak on the island, and yet is relatively known by many travelers. Mount Gimie’s rugged trail cuts clear through the deep, lush, rainforest of St. Lucia. What’s most astounding about this incredible majestic mountain is the fact that it is much taller (3,117 ft) than its famous neighbors Petit and Gros Piton, yet has only been wondered by few rock climbers.

Climbing Mount Gimie is not for the faint of heart, for it requires one to have incredible stamina for the 5-10 hour hike. And if that is not daring enough, imagine yourself hiking through some of St. Lucia’s most indigenous lifestyles. Rastafarian communities dominate most of Mount Gimie’s land, and the fresh vegetation and wildlife makes this an even more sustainable way to have fun on St. Lucia’s wondrous peak.

Unlike Gros Piton which is fully installed with an interpretative center, fully certified by the St. Lucia government and access to on duty tour guides; Mount Gimie is truly a different undertaking which requires knowledgeable guides who know the trail and precautionary measures. For one would certainly not want to get lost in the muddy jungle paths and not to mention the almost guaranteed rainfall, prone to this forestry part of the island.

Getting to Mount Gimie’s trail requires not too much effort; it’s conquering the ascent and then the mountain that requires tremendous will-power. The path leading to Mount Gimie’s trail starts just inland from the French-Creole community of Fond St. Jacques, where you will discover a wealth of St. Lucia’s history being lived.

Once on the Mount Gimie path, you will come across calm rivers, and mysterious jungle streams, some are supported by bamboo stalks, allowing a new experience of consumption to all Mount Gimie wanderers. Many fruit trees bear near the trail, to share its harvest, however be sure to take along plenty of water, at least 4 litres and a bag packed with sandwiches.

Janus & Kershama

St. Lucia Island Experts

info@islelander.com

Why a St. Lucia Blog - Well, travelers want to know what's going on!

Welcome to Our St. Lucia Blog Islanders

Ever since the creation of our company islander we have had so much to be grateful for. One being able to meet clients from all over the world and learning their culture and taste, and the other being able to witness the joy and excitement we create when taking clients on guided tours. In this St. Lucia blog, our aim here is to provide our international family of travelers information they could rely on when making costly vacation decisions. Whether St. Lucia travelers are simply looking for cheap St. Lucia flights, airport transfers, wedding information or simply the best hotels on island, our local team of island experts can be sure to provide relevant and timely information.

Vacationing in St. Lucia is without doubt a wonderful experience, one in which many travelers have vowed to take year after year. I also love to think the island as being the perfect place to take ones family. With so many extraordinary attraction sites such as the Pitons, the worlds only drive-in volcano and not to mention a wealth of island history, St. Lucia indeed deserves the name Helen of The West.

When I was taught about St. Lucia's history in kindergarten I always wondered why the French and British fought over this island for 150 years, or why we are a people of diverse culture (Mongrelized). Little did I know then, and now with my knowledge about the excitement, peace and joy St. Lucia can bring to a vacationer, we created Islander. Islander allow traveler's to fully immerse themselves in the experience, creating an atmosphere where guides hop-on and off the bus to highlight various attractions.

In the coming days I will be blogging about the upcoming events that St. Lucia will be hosting including the Food & Rum Festival and how we are already making the necessary arrangments for St. Lucia Jazz.

See you on Island!

Janus Gyan

St Lucia - A Caribbean Escape

Welcome To St Lucia - Your Journey Awaits

Once you step foot on St Lucian soil, you’ll begin a journey you will never forget. You will encounter St Lucia’s many moods from adventurous to playful, from elegant to laid back. You will discover unexpected treasures and unexpected pleasures from a warm gentle St Lucian people who will charm with our sunny smiles and infectious laughter. St Lucia lies to the north of St Vincent, south of Martinique and North West of Barbados; our Island is directly accessible by direct flights from USA, Canada, UK and Europe with one international airport (Hewanorra International) to the south of the Island. We are a nation born of a kaleidoscope of cultures; the majority of our people are of African descent influenced by European and Indian traditions.

No matter who you are or what you like to do there is a side of St Lucia that is waiting to welcome you. Castries is the heartbeat of St Lucia and also the capital city, Castries thrives as a business, social and cultural center; with art galleries, street fests and vibrant theatrical productions. Revisit St. Lucia rich history at Pigeon Point, once home to infamous pirates. Then there is the birthplace of tourism, idyllic Soufriere where a part of you will remain forever. A quaint old French seaside town set against vividly Majestic Petit Piton that slips into clear blue Caribbean waters. Soufriere was actually Coined Shark Tooth Island for the Hit Hollywood movie “Creature,” and is a nature lover’s paradise. Take your family up the famous Gros Piton trail, trek the mysterious waterfalls nestled in the Edmund Rain Forest, sail on your private yacht into the wonderful calm port of Soufriere, take an unforgettable horseback ride through plantations, or dare climb the most challenging of the volcanic peaks Petit Piton.

Dynamic Gros Islet, it is the place where the parties never stop; where you find just about every kind of entertainment under the sun. Check out Rodney Bay, with its trendy shops, cafes, bars and round the clock party spots. Bask on the soft white sands of Raduit Beach frequented for its therapeutic enriched waters, or ride on the high trails of St Lucia ATV Tours offering impressive vistas of St. Lucia, Go golfing at any of St Lucia’s championship golf courses in Cap Estate. With so much to do and see, St. Lucia should be your number one vacation spot.

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Caribbean Travel Tips - St Lucia

Traveling to the Caribbean? Here are some Cool Tips.

Often times when people are traveling to the Caribbean or any other country they dread going through security at the airport, but there are some Caribbean style tips that you could follow to make it a little bit easier for you and probably the people standing behind you.

First of all, know that you probably are going to take your coat off if you are traveling during the colder months. You don’t want to layer to many pieces of clothing because you are going to have to take off a lot of them; other things you would probably have to take off is your belt – keep that in mind, anything in your pockets that Is metal (pieces of jewelry, coins) will set off the alarm. Put all of those heavy metal items into your carry-on, we know that you are excited traveling to the Caribbean, but it is going to save a lot of time for you and the people behind you. In your carry-on luggage you can only take liquids in three ounce containers, 3 ounces or less for aerosols and all of your liquids. They all have to be put in see-through containers and then put into a one quart plastic bag, it is not very big and it’s one bag per traveler; anything bigger that you need to take with you put it to your checked luggage. Speaking of luggage, you can no longer lock your bags that you were checking through security at the airport, you need to leave them unlocked unless you purchase one of the locks approved by the Transportation Security Administration. They cost around $11.00 and you can find them at most luggage stores. The trick with the lock is there’s a master key that all of the security agents have, so they can open your luggage if they need to perform a search.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have made some recent changes to their rules, so if you have prescription medicine, breast milk or baby food or juice for a young child traveling with you; you are ok to carry those on in larger amounts than 3 ounces, just make security aware of it.

There are days of the week and times that are better for buying a ticket. Wednesdays between 12 and 1 AM, yes you have to stay up late and get online but you know what, it is probably worth it. This is the window when airlines start releasing their tickets, now the trick is to make sure you are looking in the time zone that the airline is headquartered in. one site that our clients normally use is Priceline.com), it conveniently pulls up all of the airlines and gives you a comparison of St Lucia Flight prices and of times so you can make a decision based on what works for your Caribbean vacation.

Passports - with passports you are traveling internationally, you have to carry them, there are passport offices all around the country where you can in person get signed up and get your passport ordered. Another thing to keep in mind, different country different voltage, for appliances. So if you are traveling with a hairdryer or a computer make sure you have the right adapter which can be found on the right in our Amazon mini store on the right of the page. To learn more visit http://www.islelander.com/st-lucia-flights.html

St Lucia Airport Shuttle Service - Most Impressive!

Booking an airport transfer with Islelander shuttle service was the best decision I made for my senior group. We were truly impressed with the way Islelander and their team of service guides assisted with our arrival and departure pick up. Their drivers and their service assistant provided full, satisfactory support and waited an extra 3 hours since our plane was delayed. With all our inconveniences they still managed to drive one hour and thirty minutes to our resort and did that very safely, while we relaxed comfortably in the air-conditioned shuttles.

On our return journey, the drivers arrived exactly on time at our hotel, however that was understandable as there seem to be major traffic congestion on the city highway. St. Lucia was incredible, very service oriented, and the people are extremely friendly. We are planning to return with more persons in the near future, and once again we will be using Islander airport shuttle service for our ground transfer. Thank you Islelander, I will certainly recommend your company to anyone travelling to St. Lucia and on my blog.

K.Anderson
source Islander Blog


St. Lucia’s most impressive airport/taxi service

The island of St. Lucia is by far the most beautiful tropical island I have experienced throughout my history of travelling. St. Lucia shuttle delivered satisfaction and was prompt, in fact because of their level of commitment and reliability I made a quick decision in booking my island touring with them throughout my stay. And it turned out to be fantastic. Simply put St. Lucia shuttle is the best.

G.Mein
Source Islander Blog

Many have considered St Lucia to be the loveliest island that lies anchored in the Caribbean Sea, and not even years of mass tourism could prove that statement wrong. St Lucia’s very name conjures up dreamy images of adventure, attracting thousands of tourists a year to this picture perfect tropical island. Holiday makers crowd unto the sand here to enjoy some lovely tourist action. Don’t miss a chance to try climbing St Lucia’s majestic Gros Piton, rock climbing these volcanic beauties have recently been attracting the most avid of rock climbers. Many simply love St Lucia, natural attractions such as the world’s only Drive-in volcano (Sulphur Springs) makes St Lucia a gem for exploration.

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A Caribbean Vacation Escape - St lucia

The Caribbean island of St Lucia is so many things, the hottest vacation destination ever. With great surfing and sunsets on the island, amazing attractions in St. Lucia, many tours in st lucia, get started with an Islander guided bus tour; which according to locals is the very best and cheapest way to see the whole island. The old French town of Soufriere where you can meet the locals, view the pitons, Sulphur Springs and shop for authentic St Lucian clothing and gear at many of the island’s local stores.

If you are here in the winter months try rock climbing or trekking the majestic Gros and Petit Piton. You might not want to climb Petit Piton for it is said to be for more experienced and relatively fit rock climbers. Touring the island with Islander will give you the chance to see The Sulphur Springs, the world’s only drive-in volcano. Feeling more adventurous, rent a jeep and take the 25 mile drive to Castries, St Lucia’s capital - A place so spectacular and rich with cultural wealth, the French and British fought for over 150 years for St Lucia. While on island be sure to see the wonderful botanical gardens located in the town of Soufriere, hike your way through thousands of acres of lush forests. Remember almost all of St. Lucia’s landscape was created by its volcano; everything you see was created by the Sulphur Springs.

Maybe one of the best ways to experience the island is by helicopter; from up here the beauty of St Lucia can be almost overwhelming. The seascapes, deep gorges and endless waterfalls are so staggering that time after time you would swear you’re seeing nothing but Fantasy Island. Every St Lucia sunrise is the best because it means the start of one more perfect day in paradise seeing another round of nonstop beauty and excitement.


Islander St. Lucia Caribbean Vacation Money Saving Tip

you may think that you might not be able to afford a vacation in the Caribbean right now but the truth is, there are plenty of ways to get the best vacation and hotel deals saving you money. The majority of people tend to assume they have to go to a resort or a fancy hotel, and that’s not necessarily the case. There are plenty of options to choose from, rather than picking the most popular resorts, do your research and look into possibly renting an apartment or villa which can save you a significant amount of money or for more information on affordable Piton Vista Villa’s contact info@islelander.com.

Top 10 Caribbean Wedding Destinations continued

# 3 British Virgin Islands Wedding

Sixty islands make up the make up the British Virgin Islands. If you love seclusion getaway from the crowds by chattering a sailboat; The British Virgin Islands is the perfect place to learn how to sail because it is the center of the sailing world. With consistent trade winds, clear blue water, sunshine and islands close together, the British Virgin Islands are a sailor’s paradise. Sleep on the open seas, enjoy meals of freshly caught seafood, drop anchor and spend the day on a remote island. Cultural influences can be experienced through the islands music, food and festivals. The British Virgin Islands outstanding accommodations are known throughout the world as romantic destinations for newlyweds. More than sixty captivating resorts and hotels are only a stone throw away from the warm blue sea. The British Virgin Islands are an ocean of adventures waiting to be explored on your honeymoon. Learn more about tours in St. Lucia.

# 2 The Grenadines Wedding

Our number 2 choice for Caribbean honeymoon destinations. Sprinkled across what may be the most beautiful stretch of water in the Caribbean, the Grenadines is a group of more than 30 islands. With a bit of island hoping you could be bathing in waterfalls, climbing volcanoes and napping in hammocks. The Grenadines practically guarantees seclusion, long stretches of beaches are to be found on most, if not all the islands. A majority of the islands have created an isolated atmosphere so couples could feel as though the island was their own. That doesn’t mean you will be roughing it, most resorts are use to pampering their guest with private luxury villas steps away from the sea, top of the line cuisine and tropical drinks. The Grenadines offer some of the best snorkeling and scuba in the world; there are several marine conservation areas throughout the Grenadines. Waters are not to missed with spectacular coral reefs forming an amazing backdrop for a rich aquatic sea life. The uncrowded Grenadines are still fairly unknown to tourists, but sailing enthusiasts have been sailing these pristine waters for many years. Chattering a boat is a great way to see the islands, you can arrange a trip from one day to as long as you wish. Most of the Grenadines islands have lush mountains whose rich soil help grow untouched landscapes full of brilliant flowers. It will take a bit of effort to get to the Grenadines, but if you want a memorable Caribbean honeymoon experience there is no better destination. Learn more about attractions in St Lucia.

Caribbean's Number 1 Wedding Destination - Antigua

Antigua offers everything that is essential for a memorable honeymoon trip. Aside from the extensive beaches there are exciting cities, top of the line luxury resorts and lots of adventure. Most of the restaurants, shops, and nightlife lie in the northern part of the island in the Capital St John. It’s a great place to shop and mingle with warm Antiguans. Antigua is well known for its water activities, and has many incredible wrecks and abundant marine life for diving and snorkeling. The weather is almost always warm and sunny, and the strong Trade Winds make for unbelievable sailing. For the honeymoon couple that wants to explore, there are many hiking trails through lush surroundings which would lead you to historic sites. There are many types of accommodations on Antigua from exclusive resorts, intimate inns and private villas; all have one goal in common, their guest wellbeing. With so much to offer, it’s easy to see why Antigua is the number one honeymoon destination in the Caribbean. Continued From http://hubpages.com/hub/Top-10-Caribbean-Wedding-Destinations

An Exotic Escape to the Secluded Island of St. Lucia

After such a long time of waiting, pondering my imagination to take me to a hidden vacation spot, where I can let go and feast on liberty, escaping from the everyday hassles of life. Working for a top Fortune 500 company means everyday there is a huge problem to solve, another grumpy client to satisfy, your colleagues’ indecision and confusion to rely upon, and so many other unfortunate events that smacks you right in the face.

When the opportunity finally came by, I quickly made plans for an escape that would put me in a whole new world, an environment that would exceed that of my imagination. And no, I was not thinking of Hawaii, Galapagos Islands, or any of the South American regions. The Caribbean islands were now my only answer for a perfect hideaway, a place where I can be in a totally different time, with the warm breeze perfectly wrapped around my body, and only the sounds of nature in the distance.

I meticulously researched all the islands of this amazing territory; however it all boiled down to this one dot of an island located in the Lesser Antilles, approximately 21 miles south of Martinique and 90 miles northwest of Barbados. St. Lucia is a diamond in the rough; its turquoise blue waters are shallow, with black and white sand beaches glittering in the fiery sunsets. This was definitely my dream vacation world.

To make this island more incredible was a local touring company which I also stumbled upon online called Islander St. Lucia. Without any doubts or indecision I decided to make Islander my host vacation planner. They did all the work, booked me into a luxurious five star resort, where I spent 7 nights in the northern part of the island, and another 7 nights in the historical south-western part of the island at a heavenly 4 diamond resort Jade Mountain.

In between my days I did some island touring with Islander as well, luckily at both resorts I made a good amount of friends whom I shared my island exploring drive with, which made my bills fairly reasonable. I went sea exploring, rainforest zip-lining, crossing rivers to get to secluded waterfalls, climbing St. Lucia’s tallest mountain, trekking through fog, and deep green bushes. The Amazonian adventure just kept on and on, but nothing felt better than coming back to my heavenly haven at Jade Mountain, where I had a bold view of the St. Lucia landmark twin cones, the Pitons.

Islander also took care of my airport transfers to and from the international airport, I drove in an air-conditioned mini bus, real Caribbean living, I loved it. For this is what I left, the largest city America for, away from the big buses, polluted air, over-population, and demanding Fortune 500 executives, topped with a six hour flight directly connecting to St. Lucia. This was finally my dream land, my dream vacation; arriving there I was completely surrounded by an exotic aura and Creole culture. This was it.

K. Roxane
Westchester, New York
"source Islander Blog"

Petit Piton - An Islander Perspective

The Majestic Petit Piton

It is always a pleasure waking up in the morning to the chirping sounds of birds and the nice cool Caribbean breeze which can be felt by everyone on island (the local houses, mansions, resorts etch). Today like most of my days in St Lucia is going to be another one of Fantastic Island touring and sightseeing. With so much to do and so many places to visit on the island I always wonder what made me so fortunate to be part of such a heavenly experience. The joy of being able to share one’s experience with travelers and the thought of what they might be feeling or thinking when they are in the presence of natures supreme beauty always keeps me captivated and wanting to show them even more. Island tours are loaded with interesting feats and the tour guides who are now certainly friends seem even more excited than the travelers, maybe it’s because we know what it feels to look at St Lucia’s natural attractions for the first time; like the warm felt look of a baby staring into the eyes of a mother who’ve longed his/her arrival, Is not something words can explain.

Soufriere the home of our touring company developed strictly for the likes of travelers and founded by professional local guides make it possible for you not to seem like a tourists but instead one of nature’s children. I am always touched by the emails we receive from our travel family constantly thanking us for allowing them and their family to immerse in such wonder. On a day when there aren’t any island tours I would sit in my balcony with my laptop sipping on some latte motivated to write by looking at what’s in front of me (The Majestic Petit Piton). Gazing thoughtfully at how a volcano (Sulphur Springs) could have created such a grand wonder which shoots an astounding 2,000 feet from the blue Caribbean Sea; and that’s not even the fun part yet. Petit Piton the most marketed and photographed attraction on the island is now labeled a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, even more amazing is the astounding popularity it has received from hikers and rock climbers eagerly interested in reaching the summit.

Climbing to the summit of Petit Piton is one of the most challenging feats one could ever dare undertake. I remember the first time I climbed Petit Piton with a fabulous group who’ve kept in touch ever since. We were hacking the trail while at the same time marveling at the views and unique features of Petit Piton such as massive trees which are said to have been there for over a century and the unique species of birds seem to be flourishing at such altitudes. You could say from then on my passion for avid rock climbing began and thanks to our travel friends we have been able to allow a score of rock climbers to experience the natural feel of climbing such heights. No ropes, that’s right climbing over 2,000 feet without taking any ropes along. The trail is made possible by the available man made hand holes, tree roots and vines provided by nature; but in all the climb is very safe for relatively fit individuals with a knack for thrill seeking adventure climbing.

St Lucia Tours

just 14 miles long and 27 miles wide St Lucia is one of the smallest islands in the Caribbean Chain and attracts just over half a million tourist a year thanks to its hot tropical climate, fantastic island tours and average temperatures of around 26 degrees Celsius. Soufriere is the old French capital and St. Lucia’s oldest town making it one of St. Lucia’s most sorted after sightseeing attractions. Soufriere sits in a valley beneath the looming volcanic peaks called the Pitons, St Lucia’s most photographed features. These majestic twin peaks tower 2,000 feet above sea level and is now titled a World Heritage Site.

During the 18th Century Soufriere was a thriving port; today it is much quieter but a charming town for guided tour exploration. Much of Soufriere’s appeal is in its architecture you will see a mixture of styles from modern concrete blocks with corrugated teen roofs, the colonial style houses with ornate French facades. Down by the port the wear and tear of the Caribbean climate has taken its toll, but a certain charm still remains and the views across the town from the surrounding hilltops are fabulous.

Just half a mile away you will find the World’s only Drive-In Volcano at Soufriere Sulphur Springs; it last erupted 40,000 years ago and then collapsed in on itself leaving behind a collection of bubbling sulphur pools. If you have always wanted to know how to crack open a coconut Islander Guides will take you up to Mourne Coubaril Estate just south of Soufriere. This 250 acre estate offers tourists the chance to experience traditional agricultural activities with a guided tour around the plantations. You will also see an old fashion sugarcane press in action and learn how to polish coco beans with your feet. From here you can take a tour of the Toraille Waterfall for a refreshing deep under the cascading water.

St Lucia is packed full of interesting sightseeing history, for 150 years the English and the French fought over the island and today you can visit pigeon island where many of the battles took place. The island was also a pirate hideout in the 1550s. You will find even more historical sightseeing attractions in the capital Castries, including the beautiful Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Directly opposite is Derek Walcott Square named in honor of St. Lucia’s prize winning poet. Many of St Lucia hotels have their own private beaches; but if you are able to get out and about Raduit Beach is a fantastic alternative. It is a Kilometer long and one of the prettiest on the island, from here you can wonder down to Rodney Bay a stylish marina with a handful of waterside restaurants.

St Lucia more than lives up to the paradisiacal Caribbean Stereotype, its beautiful beaches and lush tropical interior make it the sort of island that most travelers dream about. St Lucia’s biggest draw however is the fact that it is still relatively unknown and as a result you won’t find the hoards of tourist you normally find on other Caribbean islands. For more information on sightseeing, island tours or a great nightlife experience Islander St Lucia is a fantastic touring company providing excellent touring packages.