overview
St Lucia is a Caribbean dream, a small, lush tropical gem of an island that is still relatively unknown and undeveloped. The island offers the most dramatic and beautiful scenery from spectacular mountains and tropical rainforests, to acres of banana, coconut and spice plantations. For beach lovers there's a glorious mix of white and black sand beaches; for divers translucent waters full of tropical fish.
St Lucia is one of the Windward Isles of the Lesser Antilles, situated midway down the Eastern Caribbean chain between Martinique and St Vincent, just north of Barbados. It is only twenty-seven miles long and fourteen miles wide.
The volcanic island’s main landmarks are the Pitons, twin volcanic peaks at heights of over 2,500 ft on the island's southwest coast, that rise up from the sea and shelter magnificent dense rain forest where wild orchids grow and brilliantly-plumed tropical birds abound.
The Creole people of the island are as warm as the tropical climate, and visitors are treated to plenty of smiles as they make the most of the island’s natural beauty and secluded golden beaches, where coral reefs beckon snorkellers and scuba divers.
Although St Lucia is becoming an increasingly popular destination, much of the island remains unspoilt. It's relaxed, informal and incredibly friendly, with little of the jaded hustle found in the more established Caribbean destinations. Direct flights from the UK and year round warm weather make it an ideal destination for a winter break.