St Lucia

Why St Lucia is special
St Lucia (pronounced loo'-shuh) is the home of the picturesque twin Piton volcano cones. It is also a leading honeymoon destination.

Top 2 St Lucia tourist attractions
The Gros and Petit Pitons
These are the icon of St. Lucia (see photo above). These twin volcano cones majestically soar 786 meters (half mile) out of the turquoise sea. You can climb Gros Piton, the taller of the two. Climbing the Petit Piton is illegal.

Pigeon Island
You'll find the historic ruins of Fort Rodney on this rock-solid peninsula. It was an island before a causeway was built in the 1970s to connect it to the mainland.

Castries
This is the capital city and offers little of interest to travelers except shopping, accommodations, and its cruise port of call.

Resorts
Prime location
Nearly all the resorts are located along St Lucia's Caribbean side (northwest coast). Reason: The land is flatter, the beaches broader, the seas calmer, and the wind softer than along the Atlantic side.

Honeymooners
St Lucia has many fine resorts - and honeymooners make up a fair share of their guests.

More St Lucia tips & insights
Getting to St Lucia
It is served by international airlines. Cruise ships visit often. Ferry service is available to and from Dominica, Guadeloupe, and Martinique.

Size
The island measures 43 kilometers (27 miles) in length and 22 kilometers (14 miles) at its widest point.

Mountainous interior
Much of the landscape is lush tropical vegetation and the peaks rise as high as 950 meters (3,120 feet).

Language
English is the official language. The French Patois and Creole are also widely spoken.

Sovereignty
St Lucia is an independent nation and a member of the British Commonwealth.

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