Saint Lucia Vacations

Saint Lucia is the Caribbean’s secret exotic destination. Nature surrounds you when you are on Saint Lucia. It has Virgin tropical forests with some of the best flora and fauna in the area, breathtaking backdrops of the coastal twin peaks, the Pitons, and beautiful black and white sand beaches. The twin Pitons  are striking cone-shaped peaks south of Soufriere that are one of the scenic natural highlights of the Caribbean. It’s not as traveled to as neighboring islands which makes it less crowded and gives you more reason to go.

Cost and Budgeting in Saint Lucia
The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the island currency. US dollars are often accepted by taxi drivers and larger hotels – be sure when negotiating taxi fares and room rates that you are both talking about the same currency as there is often confusion because of dual acceptance. Hotels typically cost around US80 per night. Meals vary but cheap eats start at around EC10 dollars while restaurant meals cost around EC60 dollars. An hour of diving will set you back EC100 dollars. Overall, while you can find cheap deals around, this island is not a budget destination.

An 8% tax and 10% service charge are added to the bill at all but the cheapest hotels and restaurants; there’s no need for additional tipping.

Things to Do in Saint Lucia
Visit Mt. Soufrière- The world’s only drive-in volcano is a great place to go visit.
Go Jungle Trekking- Trek the jungle and be witness to the wonderful natural environment that St. Lucia is blessed with. There are several official hiking routes on the island that offer a good alternative to the beach.
Visit Pigeon Island National Park - Just north of Gros Islet, the park has some of the oldest buildings on St.Lucia and has great views of the island of Martinique.
Take a Romantic Cruise- The coast of St. Lucia is stunning and there is nothing better than to take a sunset romantic cruise with the one you love.
Admire the beauty of The Pitons- Climb one of  these iconic towering peaks to get gorgeous views of the island and see beautiful jungles as you head up.
Lounge in Hot Springs – Just south of Soufriere, these hot springs are one of the main attractions on the island. They are a great way to relax and treat yourself to these nice warm waters.

Saint Lucia Weather
As with most Caribbean destinations the winter season is the most popular time to visit St Lucia. The very un-winter weather brings the crowds and jacks up the prices during the driest period from December to March. Hurricane season falls between June and October – expect some more rain this time of year and lower prices.