Saint Lucia Caribbean Vacation Rentals

St. Lucia Vacation Rentals

You´ll soon discover that St. Lucia located in the West Indies offers unparallel views with the inviting sea, tropics and mountainside vistas, valleys filled with banana plantations, festivals and the hot rhythms of steel drums. Vacation rental cottages and villas play host to celebrities, singles, honeymooners, families, and now you. This 27 mile island is a true gem and nearly all of it is surrounded by a rainforest. St. Lucia has the ability to give any type of traveler anything that they need.

St. Lucia Beaches

The one thing that sets St. Lucia apart from many other Caribbean islands are the beaches. They are diverse and unique, as some may be great for wind-surfing, while others are ideal for swimming. Some may jump at you with black sand after viewing miles of white. Known as the "Queen's Chain," the numerous beaches surrounding this 27 mile island is open to all. Discover your favorite. Certain beaches can be reached only by boat, though others will require a terrain vehicle to access and many can be reached merely by walking steps from your vacation rental villa.

Besides the location and temperament of the sea, the surrounding terrain on each presents distinction. Indian stone-carvings compliment Dauphin Beach, and the secluded beach of Anse Louvet is a haven for sea turtles to bury their eggs during the breeding season. Pigeon Island is off the main island via a causeway, offering two beaches, the perfect for snorkeling, and to enjoy a nice picnic.

Jutting from the seas is the Pitons, considered the symbol of St. Lucia. These “twin” Pitons were formed by lava from a volcanic eruption dating back to about 30 to 40 million years ago.

St. Lucia Exploring

St. Lucia is inviting as that perfect sanctuary to consider for your next holiday. It would be a shame not to explore the rich flora and fauna within this mountainous island. Rent a terrain vehicle to drive within the lush mountainous rainforests, and visit various hidden away waterfalls.

La Soufriere is drive-in volcano. Drive half way to this active volcano and then, a tour guide will escort you the rest of the way. Within the Diamond Botanical Gardens, the Diamond Falls still flows with centuries of water spilling down. By having done so for so long, it changed the colors of some of the rocks into vibrant hues of yellow, green and purple.

St. Lucia Activities

Boating and deep-sea fishing are a popular option because of the wealth of game fish in the waters. St. Lucia's Golf and Country Course is the perfect place for golfers to tee off. Engage in a horseback riding tour that tours along the seaside or mountain trails. If hiking is your forte, you can readily map out a number of nature trails throughout the region among the ruins of an 18th century colonial plantation. Bounty Rum is famous on St. Lucia and a visit to the distillery offers a tour and samples.

Castries, the capital of St. Lucia, allows you to see St. Lucia from the eyes of an island native. It is where you can enjoy a taste of St. Lucia’s history all in one place. Some of historic landmarks in the city are the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, La Toc Battery, and Fort Charlotte.

St. Lucia Dining

Creole cooking is at its best in St. Lucia. Whatever the choice, dining outside is paramount with the island's natural beauty provides that complement the palate. Besides serving local food filled with fresh caught seafood, you can find international cuisine available in the fine restaurants.

St. Lucia Shopping

Duty free shopping areas are the call of order for serious shoppers in St. Lucia. Jewelry, Swiss watches, cameras, and fragrances can easily be purchased. For more local products, visit some of the out of the way shops located beyond Castries for rum, arts and handmade crafts.