{"id":442,"date":"2019-04-01T16:32:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T16:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abbot.travel\/blog\/?p=442"},"modified":"2019-04-01T22:38:43","modified_gmt":"2019-04-01T22:38:43","slug":"things-to-do-st-lucia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abbot.travel\/blog\/things-to-do-st-lucia\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in St Lucia for a Dream Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

11 Excellent Reasons You Should Visit St Lucia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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View from Pigeon Point Fort Rodney St Lucia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

St Lucia holidays: An Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visit St Lucia<\/strong>! There are so many things to do in St Lucia<\/strong>. For example, this emerald island set in a turquoise sea has tropical rainforests, sparkling waterfalls, endless beaches, and Caribbean sunsets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are volcanic slopes carpeted with cocoa and banana plantations. But you can view forests from the walking trails on the forest floor, or above the forest canopy on an aerial tram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Relax on the beach in St Lucia (susan-wilkinson-760923-unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

St Lucia beaches <\/strong>are among the finest in the Caribbean. Some\nsay the best in the world! The beaches are mainly on the island\u2019s western\ncoastline nestled between strips of tropical jungle and the Caribbean Sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a beach to suit every need. Are you looking for family<\/g>friendly, SCUBA and snorkelling<\/g> shelters, romantic refuges?   Perhaps the texture of the sand appeals to you. Then try the pure white sand of Anse des Pitons,<\/g> or  the<\/g> dark sand of Aste Chastanet or the powdery golden sand of Reduit Beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reduit Beach (By XeresNelro – Own work)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

St Lucia hotels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The St lucia<\/g> all-inclusive<\/strong> hotels are among the best in the Caribbean. Many of the St Lucia resorts<\/strong> have a backdrop of magnificent mountains, beautiful beaches, and prosperous plantations. It has<\/g> a distinct advantage. Add a lush landscape, and the calm blue Caribbean, and you have an irresistible destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For\nvisitors who want to keep things simple, a holiday where all the activity and restaurants\nare on one site is a great choice. This option may particularly interest\nfamilies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, for travellers<\/g> who want the basics, there are many large and small independent hotels, from 5-star hotels to guest houses to suit every taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check here for the best St Lucia hotels<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

St Lucia food<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The food in<\/strong> is a collaboration of Creole, French, and West Indian, with a dash of British.  St Lucia offers everything from international cuisine to amazing street food. They love to BBQ. How about chicken, pork, or fish, marinaded in lime and local spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and<\/g> cloves?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The National Dish: Green Fig & Salt Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Here you will\nfind Langouste (local lobster), Green Figs (unripe bananas) and Salt Fish, or\ntraditional stews (Pepper Pots). Experience St Lucia food<\/strong> first hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 11 more reasons to visit St Lucia:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marigot Bay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Small wonder that\nthis beautifully sculpted natural harbour is such a popular attraction. Set on\nthe western coast of the island, Marigot Bay is surrounded on three sides by verdant\nforested hills and majestic palms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inner part of\nthe bay shapes a natural hurricane hole used by ships and boats to shelter from\nthe storms. This bay played a significant role in the battles between the\nBritish and French navies in 1788.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today it is home\nto a spectrum of magnificent yachts and sailboats to local canoes carved from a\nsingle tree (known as pirogues).  You\nwill see fishing boats, rowing boats and\nkayaks, criss-crossing their way between the celeb charters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can you do in Marigot Bay<\/h4>\n\n\n\n