When many think of St. Lucia, the majestic twin peaks of the Pitons is what come to mind. These incredible dormant volcanoes rise out of the blue-green seas on the island’s western coast and reach defiantly towards the clear blue Caribbean skies. It is a stunning sight. But St. Lucia offers much more. There are tropical rainforests, sulphur springs, beautiful beaches and scenic seascapes. Luxury hotels in St. Lucia provide outstanding lodgings in some of the islands most stupendous locations. Luxury hotels offer clear views of quaint colourful fishing villages and private white sand beaches where you can relax safe in the knowledge you have found your slice of paradise.
This photo of St. Lucia
This photo of St. Lucia
St. Lucia is a mountainous volcanic island bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. While it comprises only 620 square miles, it has some of the most startling land forms in all the Caribbean. Named after St. Lucy of Syracuse by the French who discovered the island and made a treaty with the local Caribs in 1660, St. Lucia is part of the Lesser Antilles. It is blessed with the cooling northeast Trade Winds. This makes for great weather and means your stay at the luxury hotels in St. Lucia will be even more pleasant.
This photo of St. Lucia
This photo of St. Lucia
This photo of St. Lucia
There are numerous luxury hotels in St. Lucia. They place people on holiday in some of the most heavenly locations on the island. There are luxury hotels in the shadow of the Pitons with three walls and stunning views of these magnificent mountains. There are luxury hotels overlooking gorgeous bays where sailors and yachtsmen hold regattas several times each year. There are luxury hotels in St. Lucia mere steps from pristine white sand beaches with swaying coconut trees and beautiful blue waters. These hotels help people on holiday to lose themselves in the sublime experience of relaxing in paradise.
A trip to St. Lucia offers access to rare natural phenomenon. One of St. Lucia’s rare gems is the so-called ‘Drive in volcano near the city of Soufriere. A dormant volcano which has a caldera with boiling water, steam and numerous minerals, the area is prized for its healing mineral baths which has been reputed to clear up numerous skin ailments. The volcano is connected to the sea because volcanic activity increases during high tide and full moons. The sulphuric smell is weak during the day and much stronger at night. Visitors can drive right through the caldera and see the bubbling pools of steam, water and sulphur. There are also a rainbow of colour on the surface of the land and water caused by the presence of copper oxide, iron, sulphur, calcium oxide, magnesium, carbon and other minerals.
It is a short ride from many of the luxury hotels in St. Lucia to Pigeon Island National Park, the home of the colonial British military base called Fort Rodney. Marigot Bay, Gros Islet, the Botanical Gardens and the breeding grounds of the endangered leatherback turtle at Grande Anse can all be explored on tours organized by luxury hotels. Settle into one of the luxury hotels in St. Lucia and enjoy a slice of paradise.
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