St.Lucia

If you’re in search of a picture-perfect paradise that offers everything you desire and more,
make sure to place Saint Lucia at the top of your list. This mango-shaped Caribbean gem,
measuring just 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, boasts soft sandy beaches—golden in the north
and dark silver in the volcanic southwestern region, and dense rainforests that cover towering
mountains and deep valleys.

In a stunning display of natural wonder, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Piton Mountains rise
majestically from the sea. The local beer is named after these beautiful twin volcanic peaks.

Saint Lucia’s rainforest is a wonderful world of massive trees wrapped in vines, giant aerial roots,
towering ferns, vibrant flora and fauna, sparkling waterfalls, and a symphony of birdsong.

The Tet Paul Nature Trail in the south is one of the best and is suitable for families and groups.
The trail is an easy to moderate 45 minute hike offering visitors a number of stunning views,
including sugar Beach and the Petit Piton among other attractions.

The Union Trail in the north is one of the easiest, while the Des Cartiers Rainforest Trail, a loop in
the south of Saint Lucia which partly follows an old military road, is suitable for moderately fit
walkers. Notable trails can also be found at the tranquil Diamond Waterfall and Botanical
Gardens and Pigeon Island National Park.

Pigeon Island National Park is a key landmark in Saint Lucia. Once used as a lookout point
and military base when the British and the French fought over Saint Lucia, visitors are still
able to see remnants of the military forts and bunkers used during this time. There is also
a small museum on site which houses relics and artefacts from the battles.

Situated in Soufriere, Diamond Botanical Gardens & Waterfalls is a nature lover’s dream
with a wide range of plants and colourful flowers on display. The waterfalls originate from
underground sulphur springs. Other notable waterfalls include Latille Waterfall and
Gardens, Anse La Raye Waterfalls and Toraille Waterfalls in Soufriere.