Here’s how to plan the perfect trip to St. Lucia.
But this diverse island is for much more than just newlywed bliss.
“Just when you think you’ve got this island figured out, it sneaks up on you.”
A beach in St. Lucia.Credit:IngaL/Getty Images
This luxury boutique resort gets better with every visit.
Best Things to Do
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Hike Gros Piton.
She also recommendsTet Paul Nature Trailfor a gentler hike between the two peaks with equally breathtaking views.
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Visit Sulphur Springs.
“A visit isn’t complete without a detoxifying mud bath in naturally heated pools,” recommends Wyndham.
Sample local chocolate.
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St. Lucia is famous in the Caribbean for its small but growing artisan chocolate industry.
VisitCacoa Sainte Luciefor bean-to-bar chocolate-making workshops and experiences; their gourmet creations make the perfect souvenir.
Explore Pigeon Island National Landmark.
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Bring a picnic lunch to eat along untouched beaches to complete your visit.
Go diving.
A cozy, no-frills setting lets multi-course menus packed with sustainably sourced ingredients and Caribbean flavors shine.
Boats off the coast of St. Lucia.Uwe Moser/Getty Images
The restaurant’s open-air treehouse terrace location offers breathtaking views of the Pitons amidst lush island foliage.
The restaurant is located withinLadera, another famously luxurious resort on the island’s southwest coast.
Visitors may save some money on hotel bookings during the rainier off-season, from May to November.
A harbor on St. Lucia.Richard T. Nowitz/Getty Images
Culturally curious travelers should visit in early May for theSt.
Charles Airport just outside of the island’s capital.
A spray of resorts, including many ofSt.
Colorful town in St. Lucia.David C Tomlinson/Getty Images
Lucia’s larger all-inclusives, line this part of the coast.
Water Taxis
St. Lucia’s breathtaking scenery is even more beautiful from the water.
