This tropical island in the eastern Caribbean is one of the most romantic places in the world. It has been voted eight times as the “world’s leading honeymoon destination” by the World Travel Awards. Winter is the prime time to visit St Lucia.
The island offers plenty of water sports for its adventurous visitors such as wind surfing, sailing, water skiing, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Yachts also operate from Rodney Bay Marina and Marigot Harbor. Horse riding along the deserted beaches of St Lucia can also be fun. You can also relax and pamper yourself with St Lucia’s exotic spa treatments some of which use the local specialties such as banana leaf, papaya, volcanic minerals and rain forest plants. St Lucia’s forests are perfect for trekking. In the mountainous rain forests you can find the beautiful parrot, Jacqot among the 30 species of birds living in St Lucia. Hiking along the rain forests you can experience the beauty of the Cactus Valley and Pigeon Island. If you are energetic and adventurous and are looking for a laborious trail, Des Cartiers Rainforest is best place. For those who require less strenuous trail, Barre de L’isle Forest Reserve shall be suitable.
Most of the resorts are located on the northern end of the island given the wide and sandy beaches in this area. So most of the tourists flock to this part as waves are also much gentle here. Great Caribbean food can also be enjoyed in the Northern St Lucia. Similarly the Pigeon Island National Park is a great place to explore featuring excellent coastal view. The park is picture perfect place for walking along the coast.
St Lucia has a lot to offer than merely its beaches. The place is great enough to tap all your senses and ensure that you love it when you visit it.
