Rent a Villa and have fun in St. Luica
St. Lucia what a wonderful place for a vacation. There is stuff for everyone. Whether you like lounging in your comfortable villa, or your like parting or the beach, you will enjoy the ultimate vacation.
Here are some activities you may love in St. Lucia:
Water Sports
Windsurfing: Most hotels offer instructors and first-class equipment for Windsurfing. The most popular spots for intermediate and advanced windsurfers are at Cas en Bas and Vieux Fort. Beginners will find the calmer waters off the west coast more manageable.
Sailing: Yachts can be chartered (self-sail or skippered) through a number of charter operations housed in marinas at Rodney Bay and Marigot Bay . Both areas have safe anchorages, shower facilities, restaurants and bars, grocery stores, and yacht maintenance facilities. Day boat trips include stops at fishing villages and secret coves, and many of St. Lucia's natural treasures. Sunset cruises along the northwest coast afford a breathtaking view as the sun dips over the horizon. Meals and beverages are usually included in the tours.
Shopping
While store hours vary from establishment to establishment, you will find the majority are open from 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday to Friday. The Castries Market is particularly vibrant on Saturdays, especially during St. Lucia Jazz and Carnival. Most shops are open Saturdays regularly from 8:30AM to 12:30PM, while the major shopping centers are open in the afternoon as well. With the exception of the marina-based shops, shopping is generally closed on Sundays.
Culture and People
St. Lucia's culture has evolved from the intermingling of the many different groups of people who have participated in its history. Each has brought different beliefs and traditions, all of which are reflected in the life of the island today. A visitor is likely to drive on the British side of the road to an Indian restaurant in a French town, greeted all along the way in Creole patois.
One of the most accessible expressions of St. Lucia's rich cultural heritage is its cuisine. The fertile, volcanic soil of the island yields an enormous supply of produce, and the island is one of the leading banana exporters in the Caribbean, with six different varieties available. In addition to bananas, St. Lucia's abundant tropical fruits include mangoes, papayas, pineapples, soursops, passion fruit, guavas, and coconuts.
Local chefs combine the island's fresh produce with a wide variety of equally fresh seafood to create tantalizing curries, Creole-style entrees, and pepperpot stews.
Sun and Beaches
Most visitors arriving in St. Lucia will be unaware of the long French connection with the Island (see our history page). One of the longest lasting testimonials to their occupation are the many French place names, like Anse Chastenet and Soufriere. Soufriere literally means "sulphur in the air", and got it's name from the pungeant smell of rotten eggs that emanate from the dormant drive-in volcano in the hills above. Anse is the French word for beach.
Anse Chastenet Beach
Visitors will be in awe when they gaze upon the strands of black volcanic sand, the mile-long stretches of white beach and the gorgeous palm-fringed bays bordered by towering mountains. Nature's impact on St. Lucia's beaches has made each one more breathtaking than the last. Some can be reached by car and others only by boat.
All St. Lucia beaches form part of the "Queen's Chain" and therefore are all public, even if it is in front of a hotel, which means that you can see every beach that St. Lucia has to offer no matter where you stay.
Adventure
Exploring St. Lucia
Some of the most beautiful scenery in the world can be seen in this one small Island, with rainforest, majestic mountain peaks, picturesque villages, it's no wonder that so many Hollywood films have been made here, including Dr. Doolittle, Superman and Water.
Castries: St. Lucia's capital hosts several of St. Lucia's historical sights, like the La Toc Battery, and beautiful architecture, including the uniquely decorated Cathedral and the Central Library.
The bustling town market is always popular with the many cruise ships that dock in the harbour, and if you visit Bagshaws, you can watch the art of the silk-screening process.
Night Life
Most hotels and resorts offer some form of entertainment throughout the week - including local live bands and cultural performances. There are also a number of bar and restaurants all over the island that are fun spots at night. Popular nightclubs include:
* Indies, Rodney Bay tel: 758-452-0727
* Rumours Nightclub, Rodney Bay Village tel: 758-452- 9249
* The Lime, Rodney Bay tel: 452-0761
* Upper Level Nightclub, Rodney Bay tel: 758-452-9350
* Mango's Bar, Rodney Bay, Choc Bay
* La Roulette, Rodney Bay, tel: 758-487-8611
* Happy Day Bar, Rodney Bay
* Jambre de Bois, Pigeon Island, tel: 758-450-8166
* Margarita's, Rodney Bay, tel: 758-717-5414
