St. Lucia is indeed a Caribbean dream: a small, lush tropical gem of an island that is still relatively unknown , although it does offer a good variety of accommodation for tourists, including a few discreet resorts. Lying just north of Barbados. It is tiny - only 27 miles (43km) long and 14 miles (23km) wide, shaped like an avocado.
The volcanic island's main landmarks are the Pitons, two soaring peaks on its southern coast, that rise up from the sea and shelter magnificent dense rain forest where wild orchids grow and brilliantly-plumed tropical birds abound. With magnificent golden beaches, where coral reefs beckon snorkellers and scuba divers. |