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St. Lucia – Luxury Caribbean hideout

Why Go To St. Lucia

Lush, unspoiled St. Lucia has a growing fan base. Some of its vacationers are music lovers, letting loose at the springtime St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, or adrenaline junkies, testing their limits climbing The Pitons or zip lining through the Chassin region’s rain forest. Others are honeymooners, unwinding on one of the island’s chalky beaches or holing up in one of its isolated resorts.

But what if you don’t fall into any of these categories? Don’t worry: St. Lucia refuses to be pigeonholed as any “type” of Caribbean vacation. Plus, you also don’t have to spend a lot of money (its reputation as a luxurious hideout is only somewhat warranted). To discover some of the island’s indescribable charms, you’ll have to visit for yourself. Start your mornings basking in an orange-tinted Soufrière sunrise then round out your evenings at an evening “jump-up” (or dance party) along Gros Islet.

Best Things To Do in St. Lucia

Much of St. Lucia’s activity happens on the west coast and specifically, in the Soufrière area. That’s where you’ll find the iconic Pitons that visitors like to climb, or Mount Soufrière, the pungent volcano that emits sulfurous steam.
Nearby, honeymooners like to snorkel in the transparent waters of Anse Chastanet. There’s also plenty to do farther north in the Rodney Bay area. That’s where you’ll find the lively Reduit Beach and Pigeon Island National Landmark.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best time to visit St. Lucia is between May and June. These late spring and early summer months offer wonderful weather – high 70s to 80s – plus there are enviable room rates at the best hotels.
Music lovers should consider visiting in early May specifically to attend the St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival that’s held at Pigeon Island National Landmark. The island is flush with activity in the summer and late fall, but there’s a greater chance of hurricanes.
The busiest and most expensive time to vacation is from December to April, the driest season.

THINGS TO EAT

With such a rich history of cultures, from Amerindians to Africans to the French and British, it’s no wonder St. Lucia has an enormous melting pot of cuisines. Of course, as an island, fresh seafood plays a central role, with everything from conch to mahi-mahi prepared in a myriad of ways.
The island’s national dish, stewed saltfish with boiled green bananas, has a long history dating back to when salted cod was a staple for sailors on long voyages. It is prepared by stewing it with seasoning peppers and onions and is served with boiled, unripe bananas.
You’ll find it on most menus across the island. Barbecued pork and chicken is also quite popular. Cocoa tea, made with local cocoa, spices and milk, is a standard breakfast drink, along with hot, deep-fried bread.

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