Tips & Tricks
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 […]
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 […]
St. Lucia Food and Rum Festival (Rodney Bay Village) – for those who love gourmet food, fine wines and aged rums (within a tropical setting), this is the “go to” event for both visitors and locals. Held every late October at Rodney Bay Village, there are wine-tasting booths, cigar-rolling and cooking demonstrations, and the chance […]
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 […]
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 […]
St. Lucia Jazz Festival (various locations) — this is an international jazz event that’s held every late April-early May (during a time when the tourism season normally winds down). Outdoor concerts are held at the historic Pigeon Island National Landmark (park), along with other scenic vistas across Saint Lucia. Even though the emphasis is on […]