St. Luciaa travelogue

Welcome to St. Lucia an island nation in the eastern carribean sea

St. Lucia covers about 240 square milesand has a population of 174,000.

The Island was originally colonized by the French, but was fought for by the British who wanted the land for the growing sugar industry.

The island has a tropical climate with a dry and wet season. Daytime temperatures average around 85°F with night time temperatures at 65°F. Temperatures don’t change much between winter and summer due to its proximity to the equator.

St. Lucia has twin peaks “The Pitons” that both are lined with highly reviewed hiking trails through beautiful jungles.

Enjoy the views from the tops of either of these gorgeous mountains.

Other attractions include Sulphur springs, the Botanical gardens, and a “Drive-in Volcano”.

Visit any one of St. Lucia’s beautiful towns and villages for a more authentic experience.

Or spend your days on the water. With some of the deepest waters in the Carribean, St. Lucia has some of

Relax by the pool at any one of the island’s resorts. St. Lucia has over 40 full-service resorts and spas located around the island.

Reduit beach is the top rated (and most busy) beach with over a mile of beautiful warm sand.

All beaches on St. Lucia are public. Most of the hotels and resorts are located on the north side of the island. The North side offers incredible diving experiences to adventurous travelers.

The currency of St. Lucia is the East Carribean dollar.The exchange rate being $1 for every $2.70 XCD (Eastern Carribean Dollar)

St. Lucia’s main exports are oil, plantains, and malt beer.

While all beaches on St. Lucia are public, some are more secluded than others, making for beautiful places to watch the sunset, or the sunrise.

St. Lucia’s famous brand of beer is named after it’s similarly famous mountains: Piton lagar.

Also, be sure to visit any of the island’s many bars and night clubs for a good time, great food and drink, and plenty of dancing.

exist nowhere else in the world but St. Lucia. Though the island might be small, it’s incredibly rich in plant and animal life.

With so much to explore and see on the island of St. Lucia, it’s easy for anybody to get a little overwhelmed.

Visit St. Lucia for the experience of a lifetime