Vacation In St. Lucia: Paradise Awaits

While on a St. Lucia vacation, you will discover a piece of paradise that you will want to visit again and again. Here is what awaits.

Title: A Tourist Guide To St Lucia

Author: Doug Scott

St Lucia is a beautiful island located in the Eastern Caribbean Sea. The islands landscape is truly stunning with its famous twin 'pitons'(two green mountains) that exceed 2,000 feet. St Lucia is a relaxed place and a perfect holiday destination to unwind.

Travelling There St. Lucia is served both international and
regional airlines. International fights arrive from both North
America and Europe. The Hewanorra International Airport is
located in the south of St Lucia. Taxis run frequently from the
airport to all resorts on the island.

To get to the island by sea you have a number of options. The
Caribbean Express has a hydrofoil service that runs between St.
Lucia and Martinique. Also, cruise ships arrive daily at Port
Castries and Soufriere.

Accommodation Choices All the accommodation in St Lucia provides
great service, elegance and a tropical atmosphere. Accommodation
types on the island include hotels, resorts, villas, inns and
guesthouses. Popular resorts to visit are Castries, Soufriere,
Marigot Bay and Gros Islet. The best time to visit the Caribbean
is from late December through to the end of March/early April,
when the hurricane season has passed.

History St Lucia was first inhabited by humans in 200 A.D. The
Arawak Indians were the first on the island although by 800 A.D.
they were fully removed by the Caribs. During the middle of the
century the island was populated with French migrations. In
1778, the British attempted to invade at the "Battle of Cul de
Sac." Hey continued to try and finally succeeded in 1814.

Sights and Attractions The main sightseeing feature on St Lucia
is the La Soufriere volcano. A visit there will make you feel
like you have ventured back to prehistoric times with its
impressive natural features. If you are feeling energetic and
are keen for a hike then climb up the 2,619ft Gros Piton. It is
$25 for a guide to take you on this four mile route up the
mountain. The views from the peak are magnificent and display
the islands natural beauty. Other fun things to do and see on
the island include rainforest tours, mountain biking and water
sports. Be sure to get a mask and snorkel and see the beautiful
reef and its marine life that surround the island.

Shopping St Lucia is a relaxed holiday resort so the shops offer
tourist souvenirs and beach games rather than designer labels.
However, there are some major shopping centres on the island and
markets held every Saturday.

Dining Options St. Lucia has vast choice of wonderful
restaurants to choose from. Why not sample the local creole
dishes. If creole isn't what you are after then the variety of
international cuisine on the majority of menus is sure to not
disappoint.

About the author:
Dan Oldfield is a writer for hirecars.co.uk and produced this
travel guide. tourist guide to St Lucia from Budget car hire specialist Dan also writesfor The vacation Villahire comparator

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