Articles of category "St. Lucia"

Part of the Lesser Antilles, St Lucia is an island nation situated in the Caribbean Sea, north of the Grenadines and the Islands of St Vincent and south of Martinique. Known also as the Helen of the West, St Lucia is that particular sort of island that visitors to the Caribbean frequently dream of - a tiny lush tropical gem that is still undiscovered. It is only 14 miles wide and 27 miles long, with a shape resembling an avocado. Thanks to St Lucia travel opportunities, you'll soon find yourself in the middle of a vacation paradise!

One of the most widely reputed destination in the Caribbean that boasts some of the most beautiful beach resorts, St Lucia has two recognizable features - the twin volcano peaks of Gros Piton and Petit Piton, visible from far out to sea. Tourist development in St Lucia is concentrated between its capital Castries and the northern part of the island known for its fantastic string of white sand beaches. The remaining part of the island remains unspoiled with its green mountains, banana plantations, fishing villages and wild orchids.