St Lucia Holidays

The island's magnificent twin volcanic peaks, the Pitons, are one of the St Lucia's top tourist sights. Take a tour of the island by jeep or sail along the coast and take some snaps of the iconic sight from afar. Most Piton day excursions also include a trip to the island's sulphur springs and thermal mud pools in the lush island interior. A great fun day out! Immerse yourself in the mud pools and your skin will feel baby soft afterwards. For those staying near Rodney Bay in the north of the island, the 44-acre National Park of Pigeon Island is another natural wonder. Hiking to the top will take a leisurely 30 minutes and you'll be able to enjoy panoramic views of the coastline and the isle of Martinique.

Choco-tourism is a real thing in the Caribbean, particularly in Saint Lucia, where there are still cocoa plantations! Sign up for a plantation tour of estates including the Anse Mamin Plantation and La Dauphine, where you can pick the perfect cocoa pod and join in on chocolate-making workshops. For those who want to push the boat out, sail on a luxury catamaran for a chocolate decadence tour where you learn to create sumptuous chocolates, ending with a gorgeously gooey gourmet-infused menu. At the Fond Doux estate, join the 'cocoa-rina' dance to polish the beans before they’re roasted.

Ahoy me hearties! If you're up for sailing the seven seas, join Captain Lio and his crew aboard the Black Magic for a day trip like no other. This pirate ship sails along the west coast, stopping off at botanical gardens and waterfalls en route. Children can dress up as pirates, have their faces painted and even fire the canons while everyone enjoys a buffet lunch on board. A sure-fire hit for the whole family!

Head out on a day boat and if you're lucky you could see turtles, colourful fish, dolphins and beautiful corals. With stunning coves around every corner, the snorkelling is truly out of this world.

The month of July sees the spectacular St Lucian Carnival come to town – the biggest event in the island’s calendar. Live music, street parties, fantastic food, steel band competitions and carnival Queen crowning – its all going on – and if you’re lucky enough to be on holiday during July you're in for an extra special slice of the vibrant, colourful, energetic and fun St Lucian experience. For a smaller, but no less lively, carnival atmosphere, head to the small fishing village of Gros Islet in the north of the island for 'Jump Up'. This street party runs every Friday evening and sees the small village alive with bands, sound systems and a street party atmosphere. Stalls sell BBQ food, potent rum cocktails and beer.

The Capital City of St. Lucia is a colourful and vibrant stop on most tours of the island. You don't need long here and it's usually bustling with locals and cruise ship visitors, but its markets on the harbour are packed full of fresh produce, local arts and crafts and souvenirs. The grand stone Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is an imposing structure and is beautifully decorated inside.