St Lucia beach holidays
A volcanic island rising up from turquoise seas, St Lucia is rich in natural beauty with its golden sand beaches and verdant inland mountains crowned by the twin peaks of Gros and Petit Piton. The island is covered in thick, lush tropical rain forest, which covers some 19,000 acres and is a refuge for exotic wildlife, giant fern and wild orchids as well as over 30 species of birds.
Although now an independent country within the British Commonwealth, St Lucia alternated between British and French rule for 150 years and there are still reminders of those times to be seen in the fortresses and naval bases and the old French capital of Soufriere. The British influence is manifested in the language, a love of cricket and driving on the left. There is of course also a strong sense of the Caribbean seen in the drinks (rum), music (calypso and reggae) and Creole cuisine.
St Lucia is a perfect destination for lovers of nature. Local environmentalists have protected the island to the best of their ability and it is a haven for all manner of wildlife. Whale watching is very popular and there is an abundance of turtles. The best beaches are to be found north of Castries.
A selection of hotels we feature are shown below. We are often able to source hotels that are not displayed on this website, please call for more details.
