Overview
The legendary beauty of Saint Lucia provides the perfect backdrop for adventure: mountains to climb, forests to explore, an underwater world to discover. The ancients revered Saint Lucia -- Ioüanalao or Hewanorra, as it was called -- and fought to preserve it. In recent decades, the famous have returned here to find solace in this enchanted place Sea and sun naturally play a large role in the island's appeal. Lounging under a thatched hut, exotic cocktail in hand is one way to enjoy the legendary beach scenes of Saint Lucia, but for those who envision more adventurous water activities, most major resorts provide opportunities for such activities as skiing, laser or sunfish sailing and windsurfing. For a loftier pursuit, parasailing is available in the Rodney Bay area in the north of the island. Saint Lucia is a place that has it all, so that means that you can do it all. Whether you want adventures like scenic helicopter excursions, mountain-biking, exhilerating ATV rides or you want to go horseback riding on a stunning beach, it's all here!
Local shops are generally open weekdays 8.30am to 4.00pm and on Saturday 8.00am to noon. There are a wide variety of shopping experiences from the Castries market to Pointe Seraphine and La Place Carenage. A variety of shopping malls with extended opening hours offer a wide selection of boutiques and restaurants. Most hotels have boutiques and vendors markets
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Think stunning caribbean, chilled out vibe, awesome wind, white beaches, and crystal water, that's basically what you get with St Lucia. The beauty of the island makes it a typical honeymoon destination, whilst the beautiful clear waters, and reliable winds make it an awesome windsurf and kitesurf destination.
Many of the hotels are great for families, with pools and kids clubs. Kids will also enjoy looking out for humpback whales and turtles, as well as the ruins at Pigeon Island National Park.
For people looking for an adventurous holiday, they can hire an all-terrain vehicle and head through St Lucia's lush countryside for the ride of a lifetime!