Tips & Tricks
Petit Piton – unlike Gros Piton, this mountain is more rustic, without a welcome center or for that matter a marked trailhead. Visitors coming here should have already made arrangements for a guide. The climb does have some primitive fixed ropes and does present some exposure. The summit is a much smaller area, but has […]
Treasure Bay Casino (Bay Walk Shopping Mall, Reduit Beach Avenue, Rodney Bay Village, Gros Islet) – this is St. Lucia first and only casino (opened in 2011). It has over 250 slot machines, 22 gaming table (for those playing poker, black jack, roulette, and craps). There’s also a sports bar with big screen TVs all […]
Windsurfing – windsurfing tends to be conducted on the Atlantic Ocean side of the island (that is, on its east coast). One beach that attracts windsurfers is Anse de Sables (Sandy Beach) – on the southeast part of Saint Lucia. The operators that organize windsurfing outings for visitors are: planetwindsurfholidays.com, and Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Centre […]
Reduit Beach (near Rodney Bay Village) – located within walking distance of the Rodney Bay tourism strip, many say this golden sand beach is the best one in Saint Lucia. Bay Gardens Beach Resort, Royal by Rex Resorts, and St. Lucian by Rex Resorts all occupy portions of this beachfront. The Royal has a water-sports […]
Vigie Beach (near Castries) – this white-sand beach is located a short distance from Castries – adjacent to the island’s airport. This is usually quiet during the week, but fills up during the weekend. The beach has warm sunshine, beautiful blue water and great big almond trees, sea grape and coconut palm trees to provide […]
Tet Paul Nature Trail — On this easy to moderate hike, learn about the plants and herbs and their medicinal uses, history and culture of the nearby village. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Morne Gimme (St. Lucia’s highest mountain), the plains of Vieux Fort and its light house; take in the beauty of the surrounding […]