Saint Lucia has once again been voted the ‘World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination’ by top travel professionals from around the world, for the fifth year in a row. This well-deserved accolade is recognition of the island’s tourism providers who have been ranked the best place in the world for weddings, honeymoons and true romance.
The beautiful Caribbean island of Saint Lucia belongs to the chain of islands known as the Windward Islands. Called locally as ‘Helena of the West Indies’, the island enjoys a wealth of exotic charm and, along with a growing popularity in music and dance. Stay up late and join the annual St. Lucia Jazz festival to fully appreciate this incredible spectacle.
There are plenty of lovely sun-drenched beaches, mainly along the northeast coast of St. Lucia, where many of the island’s hotels and vacation rental accommodation can be found. With fishing boats and palm trees swaying along the shoreline, quiet village life continues, where artists and photographers can often be seen capturing the Caribbean lifestyle on canvas or color photography. The island’s famous Piton Mountains are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but you can also discover a host of other Caribbean natural attractions, including one of the world’s rarest transit volcanoes.
Arriving on the island by plane or boat, tourists traveling north will notice the vast landscapes of mountainous forests that cover much of the island. You will soon experience the amazing richness and cultural warmth of its people, which extends to all visitors, each with their own unique Caribbean smile.
When exploring the island’s busy capital, Castries, visitors will appreciate being well looked after, especially in the lively markets, shopping parades and restaurants. Although busy cruise ships bring in large numbers of day visitors in season, it’s probably best to avoid downtown on days the ships come into port.
With stunning golf courses and fabulous sea fishing opportunities, St. Lucia is an ideal holiday destination for sportsmen of all ages, who will simply love the variety of facilities.
St. Lucia is home to an excellent range of Caribbean villa rentals and a choice of vacation apartment accommodation, offering a competitive alternative to the volume of five-star hotels and popular all-inclusive resorts that have drawn tourists in recent years. years.
It’s no surprise that the ever-popular St. Lucia was also recently voted the best island in the Caribbean in 2010 by Porthole Magazine.