St. Lucia is a breathtakingly beautiful island, one of the prettiest in the Caribbean. The islanders speak both English and French-Creole. It is easily accessible from Europe. It has beautiful beaches, lovely restaurants, beach bars, hidden coves, excellent villas and hotels, superb sailing and golfing facilities, plantations and an exotic natural life.

The island is situated in the Eastern Caribbean, between St. Vincent and Martinique. It has forested hills and sloping valleys. The land is highly fertile. The island attracts a high number of tourists every year and is a favorite getaway for honeymooners. St. Lucians are charming people. They speak two languages mainly because it was a French colony first, was seized by the British later, taken back by the French again and finally handed over to the British through a treaty.

St. Lucia is famous for its twin volcanic peaks, known as the “pitons”. The distinctive feature of the island is its Creole culture, which is at variance with the other islands of the Caribbean. A number of weekly events make it a fun place to visit, but it's the physical beauty of the island which makes it so special.

For the avid golfer, a villa at the hilly Cap Estate area can be rented, which will give him/her the privilege of 14 free rounds at the 18-hole golf course, at the northern tip of the island. The island is also a paradise for sailing enthusiasts, and the sailing facilities offered are unmatched.

Accommodations in St. Lucia

The island has a large number of hotels of all varieties. The smaller hotels are in a class by themselves, reasonably priced, excelling in service and personal care. The villas of St. Lucia are the most talked-about in the whole of the Caribbean. Apart from the stylish architecture, the management of the villas is well-known for their professionalism. The villas offer breathtaking views of the natural beauty of the island, and come equipped with a swimming pools and staff. Most are given on rental basis.

Being a major tourist destination of the Caribbean, the island has a large number of cottages, condos and apartments to suit the low-budget traveler. Guest-houses can come even cheaper.