6 St. Lucia Allures You Won't Want to Miss

[Mark Freeman]

A very popular Caribbean vacation destination known for romantic getaways, its main centres include Rodney Bay and capital Castries in the north and Soufrière down south - also the site of the island's spectacular, iconic twin peaks, the Pitons. And it offers no end of fabulous things to see and do, including:

Explore and Enjoy Nature

Saint Lucia is a gorgeous island full of nature’s wonders, including nature trails, a bird sanctuary, and botanical gardens.

Visit Waterfalls, Mud Baths and More

A trip to St. Lucia is not complete without seeing the sulphur springs, therapeutic mud-baths, mineral water pools and waterfalls near Soufriere.

"Sight-Seaing" by Boat

Cruise the west coast of the island and dolphin/whale watch while enjoying Marigot Bay, the "tunnel of love," and the majestic Pitons.

Discover St. Lucia’s Colourful History

Wander around historic Fort Rodney and Signal Peak in beautiful Pigeon Island National Park.

Sample the Local Rum and Creole Cuisine

The island is home to a number of distilleries - many of which welcome visitors - as well as a classic, must-taste rum punch. And you'll love its traditional creole fare, with dishes such as pepper pot stew and callaloo soup, along with fantastic fresh fish and tropical fruit.

Enjoy the Fantastic Festivals

There's something going on pretty much year round, from weekly street jump-ups and fish fries to rich cultural celebrations and vibrant music festivals, with highlights including Soleil Jazz Festival in May, Mercury Fest on July 19-20, and Carnival in June and July.

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