 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Saint Lucia is an island nation between the eastern Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, part of the Lesser Antilles. it is located north of the islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, north west of Barbados and south of Martinique. It is also known as the "Helen of the West". It is one of the favorite destinations in the Caribbean. With the island's fine natural harbor at Castries, its capital, the northern part of the island has the most tourist attractions with luxurious resorts and beautiful white sand beaches. The south of Castries remains relatively un-touched with beautiful breath taking green mountains, valleys, wild orchids, banana plantations and effervescent volcanoes. The island's heritage is a mixture of French and British heritage with a taste of South Pacific. St. Lucia is about 620 sq. km and the population of 168,425 as of 2006.
Special Events In March, an amateur tournament at the St. Lucia Golf & Country Club in Cap Estate takes place which is known as the St. Lucia Golf Open. An International event of the year is held in May, the St. Lucia Jazz Festival. During this time, hotels are vary scarce even at a high price. In July, St. Lucia's summer Carnival is held in Castries. In late September or early October, the St. Lucia's Billfishing Tournament takes place which attracts many visitors. On the last Sunday of October, a Creole Heritage month is celebrated which culminates in Jounen Kweyol Etenasyonnal (International Creole Day). Finally, towards the end of the year, either in late November or early December, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, the world's largest ocean-crossing race takes place in Rodney Bay. This event is a week long festivity. |
 |
Saint Lucia
|
|
|
The best time to visit St. Lucia would be in the dry season which
runs from mid-December to mid-April. Hotel rates would be
substantially lower in other months. 