Golden sands, warm clear waters, misty volcanic peaks, bright coral reefs, verdant rainforest valleys, sparkling waterfalls, yacht-lined harbors, lively local markets, chill beach bars and a welcoming culture – St. Lucia ticks all the boxes for a Caribbean island dream. It is a destination that routinely appears on short lists of “world’s most beautiful island” and its Pitons peaks are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The hillsides overlooking these iconic landmarks boast two of the Caribbean’s most stunning resorts, where rooms open to the trade winds command sweeping views of the island and ocean.
The picturesque shores of Marigot Bay are featured in films, highlighted in travel magazines and shared on countless Instagram posts. In addition to the expected vacation indulgences and attractions, St. Lucia offers additional sweet and soothing rewards in the form of artisanal chocolates and soaks in therapeutic hot springs.
238 square miles (617 square kilometers)
183,000
758
Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−04:00)
Castries
Left
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
240V, 50Hz
Parliamentary democracy
English
Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)