St Lucia is a diving paradise. The island is at the tip of an underwater volcano where both beginner and experienced divers alike will enjoy the stunning variety of coral, sponge and marine life. Artificial reefs have developed around a number of sunken ships which have become home to huge gorgonians, black coral trees, gigantic barrel sponges, purple vase sponges and black lace corals. Exciting Caribbean diving trips will reveal turtles, nurse sharks, seahorses, angel fish, and golden spotted eels, to name but a few, among the dazzling cross section of Caribbean marine life.

There are several spectacular diving sites just off St Lucia, ranging from easy to challenging. Keyhole Pinnacles consists of 4 seamounts rising from incredible depths to within a few feet of the surface. Superman’s Flight, a drift dive on a gentle wall which drops to 1,600 feet. At the base of Gros Piton the Coral Gardens rise from a depth of 15 to 50 feet and Anse La Raye, midway up the west coast is a superb wall and drift dive, where huge boulders cover a shallower slope creating fascinating formations to explore. On the point of Anse Chastenet, a plateau slopes gently from 40 - 60 feet. The reefs fall away to a depth of 140 feet in a unique coral chain, meandering out from the Bay. A number of shipwrecks provide adventure and exploration for divers. For the experienced only, off the southern part of the island, the Waiwinette freighter lies 90 feet below. The currents here make this dive extremely challenging, whereas further up the coast off Castries, there is a pleasant wreck dive in 20 feet of water for those less experienced.

Diving schools and centres abound in St Lucia. Trips, tuition, guides and equipment for scuba or snorkelling are offered for all levels of diving experience and can be arranged through your travel agent or when you arrive. You can also visit the award-winning Soufriere Marine Management Area on the west coast. An important project created to conserve St Lucia’s coastal environment, its activities and vigilance ensures that underwater St Lucia retains its immense wealth and beauty.

Divers from all over the world know the exotic beauty and warm crystal waters of St Lucia. A great deal of care has been exercised to ensure that the island, as well as the surrounding water remains as pristine as it was a generation ago when it first began attracting divers in search of a paradise less traveled.

As mountainous below sea level as it is above, St Lucia offers incomparable sightseeing for divers who are drawn to the tremendous variety that nature has to offer: huge gorgonians, black coral trees, gigantic barrel sponges, purple vase sponges and lace coral. Angelfish, black beauties, golden spotted eels, seahorses, Stingrays, nurse sharks, turtles and many varieties of schooling fish are as plentiful as they are colorful and varied. A few submerged shipwrecks and a mysterious serpentine creature of mythical proportions known as “the thing� add to the excitement of diving in the waters of St Lucia.

Listed below are some of the islands most intriguing underwater diving sites:

Anse Chastanet: One of the most dramatic spots for diving is the stunning Anse Chastanet reef in the southwest of the island. The shallows, with depths to 25ft can be entered directly from the beach. The reefs falls away from 20-140 ft in a unique coral wall that continues from Anse Chastaner Bay around the headland of Grand Caille and in towards the harbor of Soufriere, providing some of the best diving in St Lucia.

Anse La Raye: Known as one of the finest wall and drift dives in St Lucia, Anse La Raye can be found below a shallow wall. Interesting formations at the slope which consists of huge bolders, stimulate the eye and imagination.

Coral Gardens: Located at the base of the Gros Piton, the Coral Gardens offer breathtaking scenery above and below the water, where five finger coral runds from a depth of 15-50ft.

Fairy Land: At the point of Anse Chastanet, a plateau named Fairy Land slopes gently from 40-60ft. Since strong currents here keep the corals and sponges clean and the viewing is excellent and, this site is ideal for underwater photography.

The Key Hole Pinnacles: Voted one of the “10 Best Dive Sites” by Caribbean Travel & Life, The Pinnacles are described by the magazine as “four coral and gorgonian-encrusted seamounts that rise tantalizingly up from the ocean depths”.

Lesleen M Shipwreck: The Lesleen M, a 165-foot freighter, was sunk by the Department of Fisheries in 1986 to provide an artificial reef. It lies upright in 60 ft of water near Anse Cochon on the west coast, just south of Marigot Bay. Divers can tour the ship in its entirety.

Superman’s Flight: Names for a scene on St Lucia for the movie Superman II, this site is a drift dive on a gentle wall that drops to 1600ft. Good visibility created by strong currents permits crystal clear viewing for underwater exploration. Divers can enter the water here at the base of Petit Piton.

The Thing: According to those who have seen it “The Thing� is said to be St Lucia’s own “Loch Ness Monster on Vacation� Seen regularly (but only at night) one may catch a glimpse of this mysterious creature at Anse Chastanet.

Even when you are far away from home, come play Golf at some of St Lucia’s fine Golf Resorts. All Golf Clubs offer the amenities you are used to at home while you can go around in Carts or the more energetic can walk in the picturesque environment.

Jalousie Hilton Resort & Spa

The Jalousie Hilton’s Executive par three golf course is unique to the Caribbean. Ideally located in a tropical forest, near the Petit Piton, with views of Jalousie Bay and the Gros Piton Mountain. Use of the course is complimentary when a Resort Day Pass is purchased at the price of US$75.00.
Equipment is available for rental at US$10.00 for set of clubs.

Features: 9 Holes/Par 3

Sandals Regency Golf Resort & Spa at La Toc

Sandals St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa is the most glamorous all-inclusive ever. Rarely will you enjoy a resort as sophisticated and elegant because no detail has been spared to bring you luxury in the grandest style. Considered the emerald of the Caribbean, this impressive resort is situated on 155 lush acres fronting a half-mile of crescent-shaped, white-sand beach.

Sandals St Lucia Golf Resort & Spa Prices & Regulations

CARTS Golf Carts are optional
Cart Rental - US$20.00 for 9 or US$30.00 for 18
DRESS CODE - Sleeved Shirts & Pants/Shorts
No T-shirts / No Jeans
SHOES - Golf Shoes must be worn
PRICES - 9 Holes of Golf - US$30.00
18 Holes of Golf - US$45.00
Golf Club Rental - US$20.00
Shoe Rental - US$10.00
Caddy Fee - US$5.00
Lessons - US$35.00 (45 mins)
Special Package - US$75.00 per person
Includes golf clubs, balls, caddy fee, greens fee and cart.

Features: 18 Holes, 9 Holes/Par 3, Cart Rentals

St. Lucia Golf & Country Club

This semi-private golf course accommodates players of all skill levels, from novice to professional all within a tropical landscape that even non-golfers can appreciate.
The Golf & Country Club has hosted its first annual celebrity Golf Tournament in June 2000 and it is hope that the event will become international recognized.

St. Lucia Golf & Country Club Prices & Regulations

CARTS - Golf Carts are mandatory
DRESS CODE - Collared Shirts & Tailored Pants,
No T-shirts / No Jeans
SHOES - Soft Spikes only
No slippers / Sandals
PRICES - 9 Holes of Golf - US$70.00
18 Holes of Golf - US$95.00
Golf Club Rental - US$20.00
Shoe Rental - US$10.00
Transportation is provided for three or more people from Cruise Ships Docks and Local Hotels. Off-season months are from June to September.

Features: 18 Holes, 9 Holes/Par 3, Cart Rentals, Restaurant

Planning a family getaway? St. Lucia is the ideal family vacation destination where everyone can have a time of their life. St. Lucia provides rest, relaxation and rejuvenation for the adults; and lots of outdoor fun and excitement for the kids. Several hotels on island welcome families and offer special facilities including kids clubs, special kids meals, and comforting sleeping arrangements – beds and cots in room or adjoining rooms.

Family vacations can include a variety of land sports and water sports.

Caribbean islands’ 2000 Ecotourism Award

St Lucia was the proud recipient of the Caribbean islands’ 2000 Ecotourism Award for its Heritage Tourism Programme. So, whatever your mood, St Lucia can offer you a tour which will enchant you. Wherever you go, colours will mesmerise you. Vistas will astound you. And the tropical air will caress you. You’ll find all your senses working overtime on St Lucia.

OECS Vacation Paradise Award

St. Lucia is rated the top Caribbean family vacation destination, according to a new study released by the OECS.

Marigot Bay
A lovely, sequestered, natural harbor that once provided a hideout for pirate ships, Marigot Bay also served as the setting for the film Dr. Doolittle.

Maria Islands Nature Reserve

These tiny islands in southern Saint Lucia to the east of Vieux Fort are home to rare wildlife and birds. Several species exist nowhere else in the world.

Pigeon Island Museum and Interpretive Centre
This museum is housed in the former British officers’ mess building, which has been restored to its 1808 plans. A modern “hands-on” display brings Pigeon Island’s fascinating history to life.

Whale & Turtle watching

St Lucia is recognised as one of the leading whale watching sites in the area. Over 20 species are regularly spotted throughout the year, including humpbacks, pilot whales, sperm whales and spinning and spotted dolphins.

Turtles are another fascinating thrill for nature-lovers. The abundance of these majestic reptiles on St Lucia is due to the protection provided by local environmental activists, who have ensured there is a permanent suspension on turtle hunting.

St. Lucia, known for its lush tropical beauty and breathtaking scenery, is highly-regarded as a romantic retreat and a honeymoon and wedding destination.

Most of the hotels in St. Lucia provide special facilities for couples getting married on the island; some will also provide a private room or suite for the ceremony, if you prefer. They can usually handle any other requirements, including bridal bouquet, photos or videos, music, the wedding cake, champagne toast for the bridge and groom, and even the services of the best man, if necessary. Honeymooners get special treatment in most hotels, with a basket of fruit and flowers or a bottled of chilled sparkling wine on arrival.

Hotels that offer special wedding packages include Anse Chastanet, Club St. Lucia, Green Parrot Inn, Le Sport, Royal St. Lucian, Sandals St. Lucia, Sandals Halcyon, Rex St. Lucian, and Windjammer.

Documents Required

The following original documents are required to be produced in person before the local registrar (foreign documents must be translated into English):
Passport
Birth Certificate
Proof of Absolute, if one of the parties is divorced
A Death Certificate for the former spouse, in the case of a widow/widower
A Deed Pool, if a name has been changed
Evidence of parental consent, in the form of a notarized sworn affidavit, if one of the parties is under the age of 18

Residency

Application to be married in St. Lucia must be made by a local solicitor to the Attorney General, who will issue a marriage license after a two-day residency period. It takes two business days to process the application.

Fees

You can expect to pay the following fees:

Notarial Fees & Marriage Licence - EC$302.50

Registrar Fees - EC$120.00

Marriage Certificate - EC$8.00

Note: It is possible to be married on the fifth day after arriving in St. Lucia, if the above procedures are followed. Church weddings can be arranged for most denominations in advance.

Mango-shaped St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s lushest islands. Just 27 miles wide and 14 miles across, St. Lucia manages to combines French-Creole warmth and hospitality with English sophistication.

Sandy white beaches cover the west, where the calm Caribbean laps at St. Lucia shores. Boat trips and beach activities rule the day. There’s also horseback riding, tennis, and scuba diving to enjoy on St. Lucia.

Picturesque plantations and fishing villages are among the sights to see in St. Lucia. The island’s history is revealed at colonial garrisons at Pigeon Point in the north, atop Morne Fortune just outside Castries (the capital), and at Soufriere, the old French capital.

Trekking through St. Lucia, honeymooners cross acres of fern-filled tropical forest inland. This extraordinary island also contains a tropical rain forest, mineral baths, Diamond Falls, and twin peaks that extend upward for nearly a mile.

Sulphur Springs is home to a seven-mile wide volcanic crater that visitors to

St Lucia a can drive to; swimming and soaking in hot springs are also not to be missed. Diamond Falls splashes into a volcanic pool below known as the Diamond Mineral Baths .

Shoppers can find fine art and crafts at the Choiseul Craft Center, on the south coast of St. Lucia. Castries and Soufriere feature traditional Caribbean marketplaces, and Pointe Seraphine holds a world of the duty-free treasures.

1. What essentials must we have in your climate?

Sun block, comfortable shoes, light clothing. These and everything else can be purchased most times form your hotel and definitely on the island itself.

2. Are doctors readily available?

Yes. Most hotels have an assigned doctor who is on call 24 hrs a day.

3. Can we get married on the island while we are here?

Yes. Please contact the hotel to get all the details before you get here.

4. Is the island and Resorts children-friendly?

The island is indeed children friendly. St. Lucians adore children. The only resorts which do not encourage children are those who cater to couples only. Please confirm with your travel agent when making accommodation reservations.

5. Are there taxis readily available on the island?

One will recognize them by the TX which they carry on the number plates. Most hotels have a group of taxis assigned to them. There is an island wide tariff which is used, please ask your Front desk at the hotel to assist you with obtaining a taxi.

6. Where are the best beaches on the island?

The island boasts many beaches all over the island. For the adventurous, you may hire a car, make sure you have a map and find your own idyllic spot, or, got to one of the close by ones which are undoubtedly steps away from your hotel.

7. Where and what is Rodney Bay?

Rodney Bay is the most picturesque and relaxing area on the island and has been designated as a Tourist area as all the better beaches, yachting facilities, Hotels and Resorts, nightclubs are located in this area, making it the most popular area on the island.

8. When is the best time to visit the island?

Year round. But we normally attract most of our visitors during your winter from November to May. Also during major attractions such as the ARC and Jazz Festival.

9. How far is the airport from Rodney Bay?

We have 2 airports. The Hewanorra International Airport, which caters to the international flights located to the south of the island approx. 70 minutes by taxi, 15 minutes by helicopter. There is also the George FL Charles airport which is 15 minutes away by taxi and caters to the smaller aircrafts.

St. Lucia is known for the variety of its music and the local people never miss an opportunity to display their love for it. Most hotels and some restaurants offer entertainment, including Shak Shak bands, Steel Pan bands, limbo dancers and local dancers and singers. On Friday nights, the village of Gros Islet hosts a weekly “jump-up,” a local street party for St. Lucians as well as visitors, lasting until the early morning hours. There is music in the streets and vendors selling barbecued chicken and other local foods and beverages.

On Wednesday nights, The Lime restaurant comes alive with music and dancing well into the night. There is live entertainment and theme nights at Indies and The Late Lime, two of St. Lucia’s most popular night cubs at Rodney Bay. A variety of clubs in the Castries area also feature entertainment, including the Derek Walcott Center for The Arts, located at the Great House Restaurant.

Most hotels and resorts offer some form of entertainment throughout the week - including local live bands and cultural performances. There are also a number of bar and restaurants all over the island that are fun spots at night.

Monday

LADERA RESORT- DASHEEN RESTAURANT
Managers’ cocktail party followed by Buffet Bar-B-Que featuring the band “Future Lights� EC$110 per person.

ANSE CHASTANET
Manager’s Rum Punch Party with live local Band.

REX ST LUCIAN
Welcome cocktail party 6:30pm- 7:30pm. Resident band 9:00pm-11: 30pm,Admirals lounge. Limbo show & competition 9:30pm-11:00pm,Admirals Lounge.

WINDJAMMER
International Buffet, Josephine’s Restaurant 6:30; Live Music, Friends Duo 7pm-10pm.

JALOUSIE HILTON
Ciao Italia Dinner Buffet, lavish Italian feast with authentic Italian cuisine Florence to Tuscany. Sample over 50 regional Italian selections superbly displayed while enjoying the soft sounds of Italy’s prized tenors. Every Monday at the Pier Restaurant from 6:30pm to 10:30pm.

MARLIN QUAY
Manager’s cocktails party at La Pergola Restaurant from 7pm.

MARIGOT BEACH CLUB
LADY’S NIGHT -ONLY EC$ 80.00 Any lady wearing a fresh flower in her hair and is accompanied by a gentleman receives her dinner free!

HAPPY DAY BAR
2 for 1 Happy Hour drink special 24 hours a day 7 days a week on all drinks!

TUESDAY

SPINNAKERS
7:00pm until 9:00pm Music by Lloyd, calypso guitarist. Happy Hour everyday 6-7pm, plus one dollar off beers.

ANSE CHASTANET
Barbeque at the beach with the Skylites Steel Orchestra.

REX ST LUCIAN
HAPPY HOUR 5:30pm - 6:30pm Mariners Bar. 3 Cylinder Band/AG Simpson 9pm - 11pm Admirals Lounge. Lennie Stone 7:30 - 9:30pm Mariners Restaurant.

WINDJAMMER
Caribbean Night! Buffet starts at 6:30pm, show starts at 8pm with fire-eaters, limbo dancers, a calypsonian and a local dance band. This is the best show on the island! Don’t miss the fun.

JALOUSIE HILTON
Join in the popular “Fish Market� featuring all the available fresh fish from around the island, grilled and presented in restaurant.

MARIGOT BEACH CLUB
FRESH CATCH POACHED SALMON- EC$ 55.00 per person.

HAPPY DAY BAR
2 for 1 Happy Hour drink special 24 hours a day 7 days a week on all drinks!

WEDNESDAY

ANSE CHASTANET
Jump up with Future Lights Band.

BAYGARDENS
Managers rum punch party 6:30pm “A la Carte� every evening. Reservations 452-8060.

REX ST LUCIAN
Happy Hour 5:30pm-6:30pm. Harmony Trio 7:00pm-9:00pm Mariner Restaurant & Bar; Karaoke 9:30pm-11:30pm Admiral’s Lounge.

WINDJAMMER
Reggae Night with Amate in Jammer’s starting at 8pm.

THE LIME
Karaoke…come join the fun from 7pm.

JALOUSIE HILTON
Dinner at the Pier Restaurant. Caribbean inspired Candlelight Dinner on the Palm Court Balcony.

THE WHARF
Karaoke Night.

LADERA RESORT- DASHEEN RESTAURANT
Art auction from 6:30pm featuring the works of Llewllyn Xavier, Ross Wilson and Soupsyon.

JJ’S RESTAURANT
Seafood night, with live entertainment.

HAPPY DAY BAR
2 for 1 Happy Hour drink special 24 hours a day 7 days a week on all drinks!

MARIGOT BEACH CLUB
Three Course Special at only EC$ 55.00 per person .

THURSDAY

ANSE CHASTANET
Melodies with “Mantius�

REX ST LUCIAN
Happy Hour 5:30-6:30pm, Mariners Bar. Him Alone/ Kayton Folk group 9pm-11pm.

WINDJAMMER
Karaoke during happy hour from 5pm-7pm.

JALOUSIE HILTON
Dinner at the Pier Restaurant with live entertainment provided by future lights. Steel Pan Appreciation Night with Sulphur Stars Steel Orchestra.

MARLIN QUAY
“Grand Cabaret Night� Caribbean buffet with champagne, live band, and live cabaret show. Eat as much as you like under the stars for only $75EC.
Tel: 758-452 0393 for reservations.

DOOLITTLE’S RESTAURANT
Jahsheem Reggae.

BOIS COCO RESTAURANT & BAR
Live entertainment.

LADERA RESORT- DASHEEN RESTAURANT
Steel Pan featuring Sulphur Stars 7-9pm; other Thursday 8:30pm.

THE WHARF
Soul Salsa & Smooch. Ladies Night from 9pm.

HAPPY DAY BAR
2 for 1 Happy Hour drink special 24 hours a day 7 days a week on all drinks!

MARIGOT BEACH CLUB
Three Course Special at only EC$ 55.00 per person !

FRIDAY

ANSE CHASTANET
Creole Buffet and jump up with Future Lights Band.

WINDJAMMER
BBQ Night! Buffet starts at 6:30pm and Steel band from 7pm.

REX ST LUCIAN
Happy Hour with the Harmony Trio-5: 30pm-6: 30pm Mariners Bar. Diamond Steel Band 9-11pm Admirals Lounge.

INDIES NIGHTCLUB
All inclusive, all drinks FREE!

LE NOUVEAU BISTRO
Come and enjoy our complimentary Bistro Bites during sunset hours (5-7pm,happy hour prices) and join us for dinner over the water with live island music.

JALOUSIE HILTON
Calypso Beach Party with vendors, a variety of St Lucian specialties and the island’s best calypso music. Every Friday at the Bayside from 6:30pm

BIG WOOD CLUB
After Work Party, 5-9pm.

MARIGOT BEACH CLUB
STEAK NIGHT-ONLY EC$ 29.00 per person. Enjoy Tender succulent strip of loin steak.

BOIS COCO RESTAURANT & BAR
After work jam session from 4:30pm. All bottled drinks half price from 5-6pm.

DOOLITTLES RESTAURANT
Jump up Music.

THE WHARF
Karaoke Night.

ANSE LA RAYE
Fish fry all night. Variety of seafood available!

HAPPY DAY BAR
2 for 1 Happy Hour drink special 24 hours a day 7 days a week on all drinks!

LE CHALET NIGHTCLUB
Come enjoy yourself in a mature club atmosphere.

SATURDAY

SPINNAKERS
7:30pm-10pm live music. 9pm General Knowledge quiz!

ANSE CHASTANET
Assorted Calypso, Reggae and Oldies with AG Simpson.

BAY GARDENS
BBQ Sizzler poolside with music with a Caribbean flavour. Reservations: 758-452 8060.

REX ST LUCIAN
Happy Hour 5:30pm-6:30pm Mariners Bar. Resident band 9pm-11pm. Caribbean floorshow – 9:30pm-11pm Admirals Lounge.

RAZMATAZ
Belly Dancer and live music. Happy Hour from 5-7pm.

WINDJAMMER
Jazz- Ronald Boo Hinkson Quartet, 8-11pm.

INDIES NIGHTCLUB
Party Night all night.

GREEN PARROT
Quiet Fire 8pm-10:30pm. Floor show hosted by none other than Chef Harry with the Lightening Stars and the Flamingo Limbo.

BIGWOOD CLUB
Country & Western. 9pm-until

JALOUSIE HILTON
Dinner at the Pier Restaurant with “Show Time� featuring the Eclipse band. Candlelight dinner on the Palm Court Balcony.

MAGO ESTATE
BBQ, featuring live band ‘Heritage’ in picturous Soufriere. Tel: 758 459 7352.

LADERA RESORT-DASHEEN RESTAURANT
7:30pm dinner serenade with Harmony trio- (ie Shak Shak, banjo).

DOOLITTLE’S RESTAURANT
Steel Band.

THE WHARF
Live music!

HAPPY DAY BAR
2 for 1 Happy Hour drink special 24 hours a day 7 days a week on all drinks!

GAIETY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
RUMOURS

MARIGOT BEACH CLUB
BBQ night. Chicken, ribs,steak, fish EC$65.

SUNDAY

LADERA RESORT
Poolside Caribbean BBQ Brunch, delicious Creole cooking with live music by a violin band from 12 noon – 3pm. EC$50 per person.

SPINNAKERS
1:00pm-4pm Live music.

ANSE CHASTANET
The Harmony Trio

REX ST LUCIAN
Happy Hour 5:30pm-6:30pm Mariners Bar. Dien Thomas 7pm-9pm. Super Crab Racing 9:30pm-11pm.

WINDJAMMER
Brunch 11:30am. 1pm poolside Fashion show, local and International. Live entertainment with Lenny Stone from 7:30pm.

MARIGOT BAY
12:30-3pm the band: Definitely.

BUZZ
Local Sunday Brunch with wow brunch drinks. (Famous for their Bloody Mary’s).

JALOUSIE HILTON
Dinner at the Pier Restaurant.

BOIS COCO RESTAURANT & BAR
Karaoke Night.

THE WHARF
Open for Sunday brunch.

HAPPY DAY BAR
2 for 1 Happy Hour drink special 24 hours a day 7 days a week on all drinks!

GAIETY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
RUMOURS

For such a small island, St. Lucia offers a large variety of excellent cuisine, from European and International restaurants offering romantic candlelight dinners and sophisticated ambiance to casual dining that features savoury local specialties like callaloo, curry, and pepperpot stew. Whatever the choice, dining is likely to be al fresco, and the island’s natural beauty provides sensory delights to complement the palate.

Castries
Name	Description
Caribees	Creole cooking at its best in intimate tranquil surroundings. Open for lunch from 12:30pm. Open for dinner; reservations required.
Mel’s Tavern	Old English Pub, serving Steak & Kidney Pie, Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Chip Buttys, plus much more. Open for breakfast and lunch. Located on Bridge Street.
San Antoine	Dining in this lovely historic building, with a wonderful view of Castries harbor, is a memorable experience. Open for casual lunch Monday to Friday; dinner Monday to Saturday.
Chez Paul Restaurant (Formerly Rain)	Specializes in an exquisite blend of Pacific Rim and Haute French cuisine. Situated next to the Derek Walcott Square.
Kentucky Fried Chicken	Pleasant, air-conditioned, family atmosphere, or great take-away. Located on Bridge Street.
Bon Appetit	With only five tables, there is unique personalized service. The food is consistently good with the menu changing monthly. All the soups and starters are freshly made. The house specialty is freshwater crayfish. Perched on top of the Morne, there are spectacular views of Castries and northern St. Lucia.
North Castries
Name	Description
Jimmie’s	Lovely view of Castries Harbor and the Morne. Mainly seafood menu and good Creole dishes, freshly prepared. Open all day. Moderate prices. Located at Vigie Cove Marina.
Wave’s Restaurant	Located on Choc Beach. Offers light menu and fast foods at affordable prices. Open daily from 10:00am to 1:00am. All major credit cards accepted.
D’s Restaurant	Located on Vigie Beach. Offers two delicious lunch-time menus and elaborate dinners featuring exquisite fish and chicken dishes. An excellent place to watch the sunset.
Restaurant Row	Located at Gablewoods Shopping Mall. Miss Saigon offers Far Eastern specialties; El Burrito has Mexican fast foods; Kafe Kool is the place for homemade ice cream, coffee and cakes, sweet and savory crepes; Peppino’s Pizza Parlor for pizzas, stuffed baked potatoes, hamburgers, and sandwiches.
Wyndham Morgan Bay	All-inclusive hotel at Choc with 2 restaurants featuring Continental and American cuisine: The Tradewinds, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; the Palm Grill on the beach for lunch and dinner.
Jammer’s Restaurant	Located at Windjammer Landing, with a romantic view across Labrelotte Bay. Serves a la carte breakfast and dinner; menu includes classical cuisine with a hint of new Caribbean flavors. Full breakfast from 7:30am; choice imported steaks, rack of lamb, fresh fish, fabulous desserts, and a great wine list from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
Glencastle Resort	Located at Massade Gros Islet, La Pomme Cannelle Restaurant specializes in Caribbean and continental cuisine.
Ernestines	Intimate restaurant, located at Windjammer Landing. Serves a menu of intriguing St. Lucian country style cuisine, with an Anglo-French influence. Closed Thursdays.
Papa Don’s	Italian Bistro, set on a hillside at Windjammer Landing. Serves pizza from a wood-burning oven, great pasta dishes, and tiramisu! Open from 11:00am to 11:00pm. A great place to catch the sunset and for Happy Hour at 5:00pm.
Friendship Inn	A cozy and friendly atmosphere offering local cuisine for breakfast and dinner at moderate prices. Daily happy hour and barbecue specials pool-side on Saturday nights.
Memories of Hong Kong	Located on the Gros Islet Highway. Specializing in Chinese and Cantonese cooking and features the island’s sole open-kitchen restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner from 4:30pm Monday to Saturday. MC, Visa, Amex accepted.
Rodney Bay Marina Yacht Club	A waterfront restaurant and bar with swimming pool. Open 7 days a week for breakfast (including S. Lucian breakfast specials), lunch, and dinner. Nightly BBQ dinners are offered. Live entertainment also.
The Orange Grove	A relaxing, plantation style atmosphere with a varied menu at reasonable prices. The hilltop location is extremely pleasant, with interesting views.
South Castries
Name	Description
The Mooring Marigot Resort	The Hurricane Hole Restaurant & Bar offers an excellent dining opportunity. It has a fine selection of fish and steaks and a pleasant view of the exotic bay.
Cafe Paradis	Located on the north side of Marigot Bay, accessible by ferry boat, it has a lovely open-air atmosphere, accented by good food and service at reasonable prices.
61 In The Shade	A beautiful waterfront setting with a view of yachts moving in the natural hurricane hole harbor. Serves “nuevo Caribbean” and international food, fabulous cocktails, wines, and drinks.
East Coast
Name	Description
The Fox Grove Inn	One of the finest restaurants on the island, with a magnificent view of the Fregate Islands. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offers value for money and a friendly country atmosphere.
Rodney Bay
Name	Description
Shamrocks Pub	Great pub food all day in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Live Jazz band every Wednesday, dance music Saturdays.
Ginger Lily	Authentic Chinese cuisine in elegant tropical setting and a romantic atmosphere. Competitive prices. Open for lunch Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30am-2:30pm. Open daily for dinner, 6:30pm-11:30pm
Capone’s	Delicious Italian food and excellent service in an 1930’s Art Deco speakeasy. The large menu features both classic Italian favorites and bargain pasta and pizza dinners for as little as US$11. Opens at 6pm; closed Mondays. Amex, VISA, MC accepted.
La Creole	Located in Boatphone Building. Serves French Creole cuisine, featuring seafood, octopus, conch, plus delicious pastries and homemade ice creams. Good views of marina and spectacular sunsets. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Snooty-Agouti	Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving award winning coffee, cocktails, and scrumptious desserts. Uniquely presented homemade food is served with tranquillity and a cool breeze.
Spices Restaurant & Cinnamon Bar	Located at Bay Gardens Hotel. Serves St. Lucian/American breakfast buffet daily; Wednesdays, Caribbean Buffet; Saturdays BBQ Sizzler; Sundays, Lunch Buffet. All other days a la carte. Award winning chef.
The Bistro	Waterfront restaurant offering the largest variety of seafood on the island, plus grilled choice steaks, baby back ribs, homemade pastas, and other enticing dishes from an ever-changing a la carte menu. Open 6 nights a week from 5pm. Closed Thursdays.
Charthouse	Lovely waterfront setting and greenhouse atmosphere, serving well-prepared fresh fish, lobster, chargrilled steaks, and baby back ribs. Located opposite St. Lucian Hotel.
L’Epicure	Located at the Royal St. Lucian Hotel. Features an international menu and fresh St. Lucian style fish. Caribbean buffet with local delicacies on Monday nights. Open 7pm-10pm nightly. Casually elegant. All major credit cards accepted.
Spinnakers Beach Bar & Grill	Located on the Reduit Beach at the St. Lucia Yacht Club, it is a great atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offers a fabulous Carvery and a blackboard menu with a variety of choices at reasonable prices.
The Great House Restaurant	Sitting on the foundation stones of the original plantation house of the Cap Estate, the atmosphere is a combination of gala tradition, elegance, and romance. Offers traditional French cuisine and original dishes with a spicy Creole flavor. All major credit cards accepted.
The Mortar & Pestle	St. Lucia’s “Haute Cuisine Des Caraibes” gourmet restaurant on the waterfront. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Amex, MC, VISA, Eurocard, and Access cards accepted.
The Lime	Popular casual bar and restaurant featuring grills and snacks at inexpensive prices. Outdoor setting, opposite St. Lucian Hotel. Open late.
The Islander Restaurant	Located in the Islander Hotel. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Scrumptious buffet on Monday evenings; Tuesday to Thursday, a la carte Continental and Creole menu; Friday evenings, open air BBQ. MC and travellers cheques accepted.
Key Largo	Located at Rodney Bay Marina. Only place for real Italian pizza, baked in a wood fire oven, plus freshly ground Espresso and Cappuccino. VISA and MC accepted.
Natasha’s Coffee Shop	Located above Royal Bank, it is a romantic setting with panoramic view of Rodney Bay. Offers flavoured coffees, teas; breakfast specials including pastries, toasties, and French sandwiches; cocktails, wines and cheeses, light snacks for dinner. Open daily 6am-12pm. Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30pm-9:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 8pm-9pm.
Razmataz Restaurant	St. Lucia’s first Tandoori Indian restaurant. Located on the waterfront overlooking Rodney Bay Marina. Dishes include Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Prawn Korma. Reservations advisable.
Soufriere & In Between
Name	Description
Bang	Located on the waterfront, between The Pitons. A restaurant and rumshop offering mouthwatering dishes from “Ye Old Jerk Pit,” the uniquely Caribbean BBQ. Best reached by boat.
The Humming Bird	Located on the beach-front, with a private pool and lovely views of The Pitons. Lots of good food, freshly prepared to order.
La Haut Plantation	A peaceful, tranquil atmosphere, with plantation hospitality, located 1 1/2 miles from Soufriere. Specializes in local and international cuisine. Spectacular view of The Pitons and sulphur springs. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended for dinner. All major credit cards accepted.
Anse Chastanet Hotel	Restaurant and bar on the beach at Anse Chastanet, near Soufriere. Good for lunch, swimming, and snorkeling, with a varied menu of fresh food.
Dasheene Restaurant & Bar	Located at the Ladera Resort, on a mountainside 1000 feet above sea level. It is a casual, upscale dining room, offering unique, light but flavorful cuisine, reflecting American cooking with a Caribbean Creole accent. Specialties include fresh produce, meats, and seafood, stylishly presented.
The Still	Excellent local dishes served in the midst of an active plantation. All food, including most of the meat, is freshly prepared from the plantations produce. Accessible by following the sign in Soufriere.
Vieux Fort
Name	Description
Il Pirata	Relaxing, beach-front restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine and pizza, and a large selection of Italian wines. Open daily, except Mondays, 7am-9:30pm.
Skyway Inn	Located next to Hewanorra International Airport, it offers relaxed dining in a convenient location. Call for more details.

Shopping in St. Lucia involves a diverse mix of locally made items and duty-free bargains. Artwork, pottery, carvings, jewelry, spices and sauces are just a sampling of offerings. To shop with “the locals,” don’t miss the open market in Castries every Saturday. Bring a camera, as this market explodes with color!

Tropical Island Excursions

St. Lucia simply fresh, floral and fantastic!

St. Lucia is rich in natural beauty – and there is so much to see and do. This tropical island beckons the visitor to explore. Historical, cultural and heritage sites can be found throughout the island. Local tour companies combining several of the sites and attractions offer a large variety of tours.

Attractions and tours can be sought by location as well as by type. More recently St. Lucia has developed a multiplicity of community based heritage tourism sites, these are well marked with Heritage Tourism Site signage.

Of course, St. Lucia being a tropical island, is surrounded by water. Boat tours – daytime or at sunset are also options to choose from.

Tropical Islands Rainforest

Deep in St Lucia’s mountainous, tropical islands interior almost 1,800 feet above sea level, lies 19,000 acres of rainforest and the 29 miles of trails that run through it.

The rainforest is respected as a habitat for rare birds and plants, a world where lushness is overpowering, where elusive parrots squawk overhead, orchids scent the air, hummingbird buzz near brilliant heliconia and climbing palms encircle tall trees like lovers in a parting embrace.

It has taken centuries for St Lucia’s tropical island rainforest to become its current well-developed refuge. Nonetheless, two thousand years ago, Arawak tribes associated the dark woods with evil spirits and for centuries the forest remained untouched and the spirits the Amerindians feared evolved into island folklore.

Amongst the most enduring symbols of the rainforest is St Lucia’s National bird, the Amazona Versicolor or the Jacquot as it is affectionately known, once an endangered species, with protection its numbers have risen.

The local craft markets sell baskets that have been woven from climbing foot palms and aralie (a hanging root) and beautiful necklaces made from colourful dédéfouden seeds from the mammoth trees which form the forest’s canopy.

The St Lucia National Trust and the Forestry Department has played a key role in the development and maintenance of the rainforest and its trails, whilst the government licenses the trained guides to lead visitors through its trails.

More and more visitors are discovering and enjoying this ancient complex world.

Tropical Island Rainforest Walks

Barre De L’isle Trail (Non-Strenuous)

The Barre de L’isle Forest Reserve gets its name from the fact that it is a ridge that divides the eastern and western halves of St Lucia. It takes approximately one hour to walk this one-mile trail and another hour to climb Mr. La Combe ridge.

The Barre de L’isle trail provided panoramic views from four lookout points along the trail. Observe the ragged Mount Gimie and the blue-green mountain rainforest, Cul-de-Sac valley, the Caribbean Sea and community of Aux Leon. View the expansive Mabouya Valley and Fond d’Or beach on the Atlantic coast.

Des Cartiers Rainforest (Strenuous)

Experience a botanical paradise at Mahaut, St Lucia’s most hidden lush rainforest. Drive six miles inland from the east coast main highway through a secondary road. Hope to the rare St Lucia Parrot (Jacquot). Trek through the rainforest and view the wonderful verdant forest, discover some of St Lucia’s endemic wildlife on this two-kilometer trail.

Edmund Forest Reserve (Strenuous)

This 3½-hour will take you through the heart of the tropical island into Edmund Forest Reserve on the western side of the island, to experience some of nature’s pristine opportunities. Numerous plants, such bromeliads, orchids, mushrooms, lianas and others can be seen attached to their hosts, sitting on large buttress roots or branches on the spongy forest or even cascading the sides of the trail. Continue westward for a magnificent view of Mt Gimie, St Lucia’s highest peak.

Enbas Saut (Moderate to Strenuous)

This trail is within the 19,000 acres of Central Rainforest Reserve; six miles East of Soufriere and at the foot of the highest mountain peak, (Mount Gimie) in St Lucia.

The Enbas Saut Falls trail is a 4km cut trail. Remote, yet unbelievably scenic, with a combination of Rainforest, Cloud Forest, Elfin Woodlands and wildlife. The hilly terrain of Piton Canarie, Piton Troumassee and Mount Gimie stands predominant not too far from the trail. Enbas Saut when translated to English means “below the falls�. Hence the trail is famous for its two cascading waterfalls and pools at the head of the Troumassee River.

Culture Heritage Tours

Fond Latisab Creole Park - Babonneau: Experience the truly St Lucian way of life, with a tour that takes you to a community in Babonneau called Fond Assau. There you will experience traditional practices such as preparation of cassava bread, cooking on macambou leaves, catching crayfish in the river, collecting honey from a beehive and the very authentic display of wood-sawing while in Chak Chak band plays traditional music in the background.

Castries Heritage Walk: The historic buildings of Castries come alive as well informed tour guides take you on a walk through the architectural history of an old colonial island city, whilst at the same time enjoying the spirit and life of the modern Caribbean.

Pigeon Island National Landmark: Pigeon Island contains more history than any other part of St Lucia. Once the home of the Amerindians it has been a pirate hideout and military base. Visit Fort Charlotte, now a college but once the site of some of the firecast fighting between the French and the British. Or view the Choiseul Heritage site, a village rich in history, crafts and offering spectacular views.

Plantation Tours

Fond d’Or Nature Historic Park: Enjoy the tropical island’s natural beauty on a tour that combines historical St Lucia with the tranquility of a nature sitem the Find d’Or Nature Historic Park includes symbols of the Amerindian settlement and historical buildings of the sugar age. Follow a hiking trail through an estuarine tropical forest to a wide white sand beach that is frequented by nesting Leatherback Turtles, then visit and relax at the Interpretation Centre. From there, drive to the Latille Waterfall where a twenty-foot waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation and additional pools await you. To book contact Heritage Tours.

Fond Doux Estate: Follow the scenic country road to a tropical Caribbean-style working plantation called where you will heighten your senses by smelling, touching and tasting a variety of tropical fruits and plants. Once you have explored the plantation you can relax in the plantation house sipping local rum punch, local fruit juices and coconut water before being treated to an authentic Creole Lunch.

Morne Coubaril & Marquis Estates: There’s the 400-Acre La Sikwi Sugar Mill plantation with a museum, theatre and a 40ft waterwheel. The Morne Coubaril Estate with its worker’s village, sugar mill, manioc and cocoa houses is a meticulously preserved museum, restaurant and botanical garden. The Marquis Estate is another nearby plantation where you can tour and see the production of St Lucia’s main export crops, bananas and copra.

Botanical Gardens

Visitors can choose from three exquisite tropical botanical gardens; each brimming with rare and exotic flora. These tropical gardens present a riot of colour, perfume and lush tropical vegetation. Mamiku Gardens is situated on an historic site with a fascinating history. Nature trails meander through the gardens with scenic vistas and peaceful resting points.

Diamond Botanical Gardens: The Diamond Botanical Gardens in Soufriere features mineral baths and a picturesque waterfall.

Mamiku Gardens: On the Vieux Fort Highway, Mamiku Gardens which encircle the ruins of an 18th Century Micoud Estate.

Tropica Gardens: in the North of the island is the lovely Tropica Gardens.

Soft Adventure

Maria Island: The Maria Island experience takes you through the backroads to Vieux Fort and by boat to the home of two species found nowhere else in the world: the Kouwes Snake and the Zandoli Terre lizard.

Fregate Island Tour: Fregate Island Tour, visits the small fishing village of Praslin and the Fregate Island Nature Reserve, a tropical sanctuary for rare birds, Southern Safari takes you to the islands interior from North to South. Heritage Sunday is held weekly during the summer.

Soufrière: View the majestic Pitons as you travel to the Diamond Waterfall located in a beautiful botanical garden surrounded by nature finest plants and flowers. From the Diamond Waterfall, drive through the quaint town of Soufriere to the world’s only drive-in volcano with its bubbling holes of sulphuric waters.

Anse La Raye Adventure: Visit the traditional fishing village of Anse La Raye, where you can explore the waterfront with its quaint wooden houses, colourful fishing boats and perhaps see bread making in a traditional bakery. Head inland to visit a beautiful waterfall set in enchanting tropical tranquility.