Why choose St Lucia?
Imagine opening your eyes, hearing the ocean gently rushing to the shore, walking to the French doors offering you a bird’s eye view of the sensational stunning view that only the backdrop of the majestic UNESCO World Heritage Pitons can offer. After sighing in bliss you steam hot coffee, slip on a light outfit and head down to the soft golden sand with the ocean gently rushing to the shore? St Luciareally is a paradise.
St Luciapronounced (Loo-sha) is exclusively a Caribbeanclassical beauty. Often deemed ‘enchanting’ due to the eclectic mix of lush tropical vegetation upon mountainous terrain, stunning beaches, and historic Creole culture, this is a divine piece of natural uniqueness you will not want to miss.
St Lucia offers a luxury holiday destination island that is covered with sandy coves surrounded by crystalline waters, and volcanic magnitude. The most spectacular of the majestic volcanic splendours are the Pitons. These two pyramid shaped peaks are situated on the southwest coast, adorned by thick lush forest and appear on covers of holiday brochures all over the world! Some writers have even claimed that the amount of publicity these protruding peaks have received have become the symbol of theWest Indies. The volcanic peaks are the living evidence of the unique origins.
St Luciaremains as the lava artefacts’ having reached the earth’s surface millions of years ago after a series of eruptions. Hence the magnificent splendour of the spectrum of the colours in the sand which shimmers shades of, snow white, ivory, gray, and cream. However, as you head inland it is the depth and richness of nature’s green that dominates the tropical rainforest.
The beauty of choosing St Lucia as a luxury holiday destination is the vast amount of towns and cities you can choose to situate yourself in while you set about either fulfilling a bustling itinerary of to-do’s or choosing to replenish and relax at one of the hundreds of different luxury resort or hotel options.
Southern St Luciaoffers a haven of luxury holiday resorts, tours and history. The beaches are vast and the general atmosphere glistens with the glow and grandeur of affluence. You will encounter the rising topography inherent in the islands geographical proximity, the dominance of the Pitons inhibiting the skyline, and pass through tiny fishing villages of Anse La Raye and Canaries. On top of all of this you will be surrounded by sensational Banana plantations.
Must See: Merigot Bay
ShelteredMerigotBayis an excellent example of mother-nature’s supreme architecture and stunning elongated adornments to match. With the towering palm trees surrounded by lush green hills, it is said that this bay once engaged in the game of hide and seek concerning the British fleet from its French pursuers. If the thought of a luxury retreat of hide and seek takes your fancy then this is the perfect place to anchor your boat and hide away from the world.
For those looking to up the luxury scale there are many beautiful hotels and resorts to choose from ranging from four posted beds, onsite spas, pools, and some even offering yoga and tai chi classes with every room being a suite.
Not only does MerigotBayoffer supreme villas in St Lucia but it is also home to the famous Hollywood musical Doctor Doolittle, so it will come as no surprise that the beautiful atmosphere, setting and Caribbean vibe was made forHollywood movies. If you are looking for the ultimate escape, romantic getaway, or just plain relaxation then look no further than the serenity, beauty, lustre and love inherent within the arms of theSt Lucia natural diamond like qualities.