St. Lucia
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Located in the middle of the Eastern Caribbean chain of islands, St. Lucia is volcanic in origin, dominated by dense jungle, and a central ridge of forested mountains. With the Atlantic Ocean on its eastern shore, the beaches of the west coast however are exposed to the calm Caribbean Sea.
The island is famous for its two towering volcanic cones on the southwest coast, the Pitons (Gros Piton and Petit Piton), which were most recently named a World Heritage Site. In fact, in the May 2005 issue of Oprah Winfrey’s O Magazine, they were named as one of the “Five Places to see in Your Lifetime”.
With a diversity of offerings, St. Lucia provides two completely different experiences between the north and south of the island, with accommodations that include garden plantation inns, villas in seaside hills, and luxury resorts and spas. Two of the island’s luxury accommodations boast the 5 Star Diamond Award. St. Lucia also offers two 18-hole golf courses. Strongly influenced by the French through their occupation of the island, the cuisine is largely a combination of International and Creole utilizing fresh local produce.
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St. Lucia offers a range of activities both water and land-based, including unique opportunities for sea-turtle watching as well as experiencing the Soufriere volcano, said to be the world’s only drive-in volcanic crater, or dipping in the reputedly therapeutic sulphur springs. The island was ranked number 4 on Condé Nast’s Reader’s Travel Awards for Islands for 2004.
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Tip: As we wait for the Westin, Ritz Carlton and Raffles to open over the next 2-3 years, there are other acclaimed luxury properties in St. Lucia such as Discovery at Marigot Bay and Anse Chastanet that already welcome the meeting and incentives market. And, to learn more about what we can do to help you create memories in an island being called the next big thing, just tell us your needs and we’ll get to work!
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