Info about St Lucia
Visiting St Lucia
When it comes to a relaxing and refreshing vacation there are few places that can compete with the Caribbean islands. The bight sun shine with vast clean beaches makes them a top spot for many vacationers globally. There is just so much to do there that even a week long vacation may not be enough.
• Getting there
It is said that St Lucia is a place where it is easy to get to but very difficult to leave. It is located very close to the southern border of United States and close to the Barbados islands. It has two airports with good flight connectivity. Hewanorra International Airport and George Charles Airport serve traffic from nearly a dozen airlines. There are connecting flights and also many direct flights from important cities across the Americas.
• Activities
St Lucia does have nice long beaches with palm trees all along. It is like a dream come true for anyone wanting to visit the Caribbean. But not everyone prefers to laze around in the beach. It’s time off from work and people like excitement and activities. Well in that case St. Lucia will not disappoint you one bit.
• Hiking
There are organisations like Saint Lucia National Trust and the Department of Forestry that arrange many hiking and walking trials in the pristine rainforests of the islands. If this is something that you like to do, you will find plenty of places to hike around. With over 30 species of bird you are in for an orchestra during your hike. May be if you get lucky you will also get to see Jacqout a colourful parrot popular in these forests. The hiking trails range some simple ones to the tough and strenuous ones. You can decide on how far do you want to challenge your body and push it accordingly.
• Riding and Biking
If walking and hiking seem to slow for you, and you want so tough adventure go for the ATV riding opportunities. You can take an ATV and ride it along the banana plantations or over the mountains or just along the St Lucia country side.
Many people also prefer to take bicycles and ride along. In fact it is a favourite mode of transportation for locals as well as tourists in this part of the world. With ocean side trails and mountain trails, this is biking at its best and is unique to St Lucia.
• Horseback Riding
For those who feel the only way to go around is on a horse, then St Lucia gives you that option too. Ride on undisturbed clean beaches along blue oceans with cool sea air hitting your face on a sturdy horse, there is nothing more enthralling than this.
Besides these there is always the ocean calling you with marinas that take you along cruises as well ass whale and turtle watching opportunities. St. Lucia is truly a great place to be in. A perfect getaway for a well deserved vacation. So what’s holding you, pack your bags and take the next flight to St. Lucia.