‘Go Bananas’ With St. Lucia Family Vacation Discounts This Summer

With the introduction of The Saint Lucia Tourist Board’s “Go Bananas Summer Family Program,” families can now enjoy island getaways at staggeringly low prices. Book your St. Lucia family vacation now through September 30^th to take advantage of complimentary stays for children under 17, room upgrades, excursions, discount cards, tours, and more.

Complimentary Excursions

Experience the combination of fun, luxury and education the “Go Bananas” packages offer. For entertainment, opt for excursions like horseback riding, whale watching, ATV tours, and skyrides over St. Lucia’s breathtaking rainforest. Put your kids’ culinary skills to the test in “Going Bananas” mixology sessions where they learn to concoct refreshing banana beverages.

The excitement and learning don’t end in the kitchen. Parents and children alike are invited to participate in a two-hour tour of Pigeon Island to discover St. Lucia’s history and legends. After a long day of exploring, enjoy a romantic night out indulging in authentic island cuisine while a babysitter watches the kids courtesy of the “Go Bananas” program.

“Go Bananas” St. Lucia Family Vacation Discounts

Whether you’re looking for an all-inclusive trip or a luxurious escape, many of St. Lucia’s resorts offer special family values. For all-inclusive St. Lucia family vacations, take advantage of kids’ rates up to 60% off, along with free island adventures at the Coconut Bay Beach Resort. Both the Almond Morgan Bay Beach Resort and the Almond Smugglers Cove Resort offer family rates up to 50% off, as well as two complimentary stays for children under the age of 17.

Looking for luxury? St. Lucia’s exquisite Cotton Bay Village features all-inclusive stays where children under 12 eat and stay free in a two-bedroom terracotta villa. At St. Lucia’s full service Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa, kids eat and stay free during the summer in two-bedroom villas ranging from $399 to $599 per night.

Enjoy Island Life Now

With unparalleled deals, now is the time to experience all that St. Lucia has to offer. For unforgettable family fun and relaxation, St. Lucia is the perfect destination for your family’s vacation this summer. For more information regarding the island’s endless attractions and resorts, please visit www.stluciaislandresorts.com.

June 7th, 2010 - Posted in St. Lucia Travel Deals, St. Lucia events & activities, st. lucia | | 0 Comments

Soar Through the Sky On a St. Lucia Outdoor Adventure

Enjoy the natural treasures of the rain forest on the island of St. Lucia from a whole new level! Make sure to have your binoculars and camera to capture your experience as you soar through the beautiful rain forest of St. Lucia. Along your excursion through 19,000 acres of rain forest, you will have the opportunity to view exotic plants, flowers and birds.

Take the time to escape into St. Lucia’s natural beauty and experience some of its most popular attractions. Be sure to sign yourself up for an unforgettable adventure on St. Lucia’s sky rides, zipline canopy rides, or a helicopter rides.

St. Lucia Sky Rides

While on your vacation in St. Lucia don’t miss the thrill of towering over the remarkable landscape of the rain forest as you glide through this St. Lucia attraction. These sky rides range from 75-minutes to 3 hours. Rain Forest Aerial Trams has a 75-minutes gondola flight through the rain forest on their trams.Along your ride you will be secured in an open sided-aerial tram, which provides you to view the beauty of the rain forest in a unique and exciting way. You will not only take in the rain forest from a bird’s eye view, you will experience the sound of its natural beauty as well. The environment surrounding you will overwhelm you with indigenous trees, exotic flowers and fruits, and rare and beautiful Caribbean birds.

Zip Line Canopy Ride

What better way to experience St. Lucia than to soar 50-495 feet from the rain forest floor? While in St. Lucia make sure to call the local zip line canopy ride company and sign up for an unforgettable experience.

Your zip line ride in St. Lucia will provide you with an unforgettable adrenaline rush while you take in the St. Lucia scenery surrounding you at every angle. The zipline cables are carefully designed for your pleasure but most importantly your safety as well.

St. Lucia Helicopter Rides

Experience not only the rain forest of St. Lucia but fly around the whole island on a scenic helicopter tour. The scenic helicopter tours will allow you to take in the island as you travel along the major beaches, rugged Atlantic coast, plantations, volcanoes, waterfalls, rivers and valleys, coral reefs, and much more!

You can choose from the North or South of St. Lucia to fly over, discovering and viewing the gorgeous scenery and famous St. Lucia attractions.

If you are looking for the full experience, take the North and South tour combination!For more information please on St. Lucia adventures and resorts please visit, www.stluciaislandresorts.com.

January 18th, 2010 - Posted in St. Lucia events & activities | | 0 Comments

Dine, Dance and Delight: St. Lucia’s Restaurants and Night Life

After soaking in the sun on St. Lucia’s beautiful beaches, exploring the island’s exotic gardens and Caribbean wildlife, it’s time to absorb some more of the island’s culture and feel what it is like to be a true native. Indulge in authentic island food and groove to some of the hottest island beats while on your St. Lucia vacation. Take time to enjoy St. Lucia’s nightlife and all it has to offer.

 

 

 Dozens of restaurants, bars and grills offer mouth watering foods with a side of terrific, danceable tunes.

 

St. Lucia Adds the Spice of Life

Influenced by French, British and African flavors, the island’s cuisine includes fresh fish, vegetables and fruits. These native foods are usually dressed with spices that are common to the area such as cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme and clove. Plenty of onions, peppers and garlic are also used for seasoning. Take part in Dennery Fish Saturday when the east coast of the island eats delicious fish prepared by villagers and groove to the dancehall and R&B music on hand.

 

Another seafood hot spot is in the west coast village of Anse-la-Raye. Here visitors dine on fresh St. Lucia fish and dance to the loud, lively beats of Caribbean music.

 

Indian influences, such as curry seasoning, are no stranger to many popular Creole dishes found in many of St. Lucia’s restaurants. The seasoning adds an extra kick to any goat, chicken or lamb dish. Curry is also used in roti, a flatbread stuffed with curried vegetables and meat. This is a common and delicious delight of the island. Try some of the roti specialties at C&J’s eatery in St.Lucia. Or just wait until the last Saturday of the month and celebrate at Canaries Creole Pot. Take pleasure in all the Creole favorites in a large party atmosphere.

 

 

 

Celebrate St. Lucian Style

The Gros Islet is a terrific spot to enjoy night life while on your St. Lucia vacation. Every Friday night patrons can partake in a fun and exciting street party. Caribbean music is played by the island’s DJs and local musicians. The infectious rhythms and bass lines make it easy to dance the night away. Party goers can celebrate all night long without ever worrying about going hungry. A variety of eateries serve barbeque and local food favorites including chicken, pork and seafood.

 Quench Your Thirst

Whether dancing all night long at a club and grabbing food on the go, taking pleasure at a sit down dinner or simply relaxing in your St. Lucia villa, be sure to enjoy your meal with a cold glass of fresh coconut water. Or forget the glass and enjoy the fruit’s juices straight from the husk! Such a refreshing beverage can be had at any local restaurant.

 

Be Brave! Try a Favorite St. Lucia Delicacy

How about indulging in something new and different? St. Lucia is known for its green fig dishes. This exciting delicacy can be tasted at the twenty year establishment called The Lime.

 

 

The Lime, which offers nightly music and dancing, can be found in the Rodney Bay Area of St. Lucia. Walk down the strip and take in the nightlife at Delirius, an open air deli style St. Lucia restaurant or enjoy a drink at the exciting street bar called Mango’s Bar. For those looking to party all night long, the Pulse Night Club is something to look into.

 

 

Be fearless once again and try breadfruit, a large fruit commonly fried or boiled and eaten by locals. How about the love apple? This is a sweet fruit worth biting into.

 

Enjoy St. Lucia Culture

There is something for everyone in St. Lucia, but to truly experience island life and get a glimpse of St. Lucia culture it is worth partaking in the island’s night life. Try a native food, learn a new dance or stay up all night listening to the Caribbean beats. Embrace the culture and have a great time. 

 

For more about happenings and activities on the island, as well as information on luxury Caribbean resorts and St. Lucia villa rentals, visit out website at: http://www.stluciaislandresorts.com/ and come back often for the latest on this tropical haven.

November 4th, 2009 - Posted in St. Lucia Dining and Restaurants, St. Lucia Night Life, St. Lucia events & activities | | 0 Comments

More than Beaches, Wild St. Lucia is for the Birds

The crisp white sand outlines the island of St. Lucia, bordered only by cool crystal blue water.  If you take several steps inland you will find yourself immersed in lush vivid green plant life and huge thick green mountains that seemingly jut up out of the ocean.  The St. Lucia landscape is home to some of the most epic scenery in the world.

For those who want some excitement or just feel like getting off the beach for a couple hours, the hiking trails are extremely impressive.  It is the truest way to experience the habitat of so many gorgeous St. Lucia animals and insects.   The hiking trails snake through the center of the small island.  Walking on foot gives you the most intimate view of the island and a whole lot of options, for instance…

·         Hike Mount Gimie, the tallest point on the island

·         Enbas Saut (below the falls) where hikers can take a break and cool off in the falls or lounge in the natural pools

·         Explore rare vegetation on the Edmund Forest Reserve

·         Experience an old abandoned plantation

·         Take a warm mineral bath or check out the Diamond Waterfalls at the famous St. Lucia Drive-in Volcano!

Supply and Demand

Amidst the bushes and trees are birds, a lot of birds.   St. Lucia is home to the most exciting bird watching in the world.  People from all over the world come to view these rare, exotic, and endangered winged animals.   Eco-tourism is one of the reasons St. Lucia has remained such an attractive Caribbean vacation spot.

St. Lucia is home to a beautiful, nearly extinct bird, the Jacquot, or the St. Lucia Parrot.  The Jacquot’s feathers seem dull when it is in the shade of the thick forests but when it flies out in the sunlight the colors illuminate.  The red, blue and green light up like the neon signs in liquor stores.

Only 30 years ago there were fewer than 100 Jacquots left in the world, with the forests of St. Lucia being their primary habitat.  Hunters and poachers would capture these gorgeous parrots to sell them as pets or for their vibrant feathers.   As the species became increasingly endangered, the demand and price for the parrot continued to climb.

The combination of St. Lucia eco-tourism and focused attention to the parrot’s plight is what saved it.   Not quite flourishing yet, the Jacquot is now able to sustain a population in the wild.   Stress has been put on saving this rare Caribbean species and conserving their habitat, and in order to do that, they created a demand to see the birds free in St. Lucia that outweighed the demand for the birds as prized pets and decorations.

Find out more about the exotic wildlife of this island nation; find a magnificent St. Lucia luxury villa or all-inclusive Caribbean family resort ; and plan great things to do for your St. Lucia vacation by exploring our main site at www.Stluciaislandresorts.com.

February 25th, 2009 - Posted in St. Lucia events & activities, feature destinations | | 0 Comments

Exploring the History and Culture of St. Lucia

To get a better understanding of the island culture of St. Lucia, there are several historic attractions and sites to explore. Discovering the history of this beautiful island is a perfect way to spend a day on your St. Lucia vacation. With so many things to do in St. Lucia and so many sights to see, spending a day to learn about the past will allow you to appreciate all the island has to offer.

Morne Fortune One famous St. Lucia attraction to visit is Morne Furtune, also known as Hill of Good Luck. This was one of the main battle grounds between the French and the British for the possession of St. Lucia. On top of the hill are the remains of Fort Charlotte, whose construction began by the French and was finished by the British after the French surrendered. At the site is a military cemetery, a small museum, and the “Four Apostles Battery,” a group of four cannons. Morne Fourtune also offers one of the best scenic views in the Caribbean.   

Pigeon Island National Park A great place to visit while on your St. Lucia vacation is Pigeon Island National Park. Pigeon Island played a significant role in the history of St. Lucia. The island was fortified by British Admiral George Rodney and was used to keep a look out on the French fleet based off Martinique, an island close by, which tried to take over Morne Fortune during the Battle of the Saints. At the top of the island is a well preserved fortress called Fort Rodney, and within the park are barracks and a signal station used by the U.S. Army during World War II. Pigeon Island National Park is one St. Lucia attraction with plenty of things to do as well as learn about!   

The Government House  Visiting the official residence of the governor-general of St. Lucia is another thing to do while vacationing on the island. This is one of the few remaining examples of Victorian architecture on the island and is located halfway up Morne Fortune. The Government House has a museum inside, called Le Pavillon Royal Museum. Inside are several important historical documents, photographs, artifacts, medals and awards. Visiting the Government House is free, but you must make an appointment. This historic residence is a great attraction to visit while on your St. Lucia vacation, with all kinds of cultural information and a variety of historical artifacts to check out!  

To learn about more attractions around the island or the best St. Lucia Villas to stay at, check out www.StLuciaIslandResorts.com.

July 15th, 2008 - Posted in St. Lucia events & activities, Uncategorized | | 0 Comments

St. Lucia: The Perfect Place for Destination Weddings

A destination wedding is becoming the hot new trend for couples who want to break away from the ordinary and get married in an exciting and adventurous way.  Destination weddings can be performed anywhere from the beach at a Caribbean resort to a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean. Celebrations can be large and elaborate with all of your friends and family or a more intimate and romantic setting for just the bride and groom.

 

 

These non-traditional weddings are generally less expensive than a traditional wedding, and are also considered to be less stressful because the ceremony, flowers, photographs and reception are packaged together. A lot of the small details are handled for you so there is less to worry about and less stress!

 

The gorgeous island of St. Lucia is an ideal location for a Caribbean wedding. The island is perfect for a variety of ceremonies whether you are looking to exchange vows on the beach, in the mountains or in a church. A unique setting option for a St. Lucia wedding is in the garden of an old estate house that has a historic feel to it, with trails that lead through a tropical forest and ends at a beautiful waterfall. St. Lucia offers a hint of everything you could ask for when planning a destination wedding. White sand beaches, mountains, quiet towns or elegant cities, it’s all there!

 

There are several St. Lucia all inclusive resorts available for you and your guests to stay at either during your wedding or during your honeymoon. Most of the resorts will provide a wedding specialist to help in planning the wedding and to make sure everything is perfect on your special day.  

 

 

 

Rendezvous is a resort dedicated solely to couples. It is the perfect place to spend your first week as husband and wife after the fun and excitement of your St. Lucia wedding, without the distraction of children or singles. There are plenty of activities to choose from including water sports, land sports, scuba diving, spa packages and a sunset cruise. Fine dining is an essential part of the romantic experience from a candlelit dinner at The Terrace restaurant to a private table for two on the beach. There is plenty of great island entertainment after dinner as well. The Terrace Bar is the place to mingle and enjoy your favorite cocktail with music and dancing each night.

 

Ladera is another resort perfect for your honeymoon in St. Lucia. Located in south western St. Lucia, this small intimate resort has only 6 villas and 21 suites. Each room has its own unique design including a private plunge pool or villa pool. All of the rooms have an ‘open wall’ allowing for a breathtaking view of the Piton Mountains or the Caribbean ocean. Ladera offers many activities such as rainforest tours, horseback riding, and a chance to walk in a volcano! Whether you are on your honeymoon or spending a week with family or friends, there is plenty to do and see to make your St. Lucia vacation an unforgettable one!    

Ladera Resort

The travel experts at St. Lucia Island Resorts bring fresh reviews and information every week about the best places to stay and the most exciting things to do when planning a trip to St. Lucia.

June 17th, 2008 - Posted in St. Lucia events & activities, Uncategorized | | 0 Comments

The St. Lucia Jazz Festival is on the Horizon! May 2-11, 2008

Get ready St. Lucia travelers and lovers of jazz and the blues—the St. Lucia Jazz Festival is right around the corner and the music begins on May 2^nd this year! The Jazz Festival has become one of the biggest draws for St. Lucia vacations and is world renown for the quality of its performers. The normally quiet island town of Castries, St. Lucia comes alive during the Festival week and St. Lucia villas, hotels and resorts are filling up quickly with reservations for Jazz lovers. The Festival takes place at Pigeon Island National Landmark every year.

The St. Lucia Jazz Festival lineup is filled with world-class performers and every year more jazz, R&B, and blues stars come to take part in the adventure. This year’s lineup will be no exception.

On the main stage starting off the music on May 8^th are Dianne Reeves and the Julliard Quintet. The next day the stage will host Michael Bolton, Air Supply, Jonathan Butler and Sole Food. Things get even steamier on the 10^th with the dynamic Anita Baker, and the Jazz Explosion featuring Najee, Alex Bugnon, Nick Colionne and more artists. St. Lucia visitors will experience an unforgettable finale on May 11^th with the amazing Wyclef Jean, Angie Stone, Dionne Warwick, and Eric Ildefonse Quartet. That’s a whole lot of talent descending on the tranquil island of St. Lucia!

Tickets range from $40 to $70 per day for the main stage. Jazz on the Pier is offered free to all comers at 3:00pm on May 8^th so everyone on St. Lucia can come enjoy the best the music world has to offer. Other free jazz and R&B offerings happen throughout Castries and the St. Lucia locals become part of the energy. Coolers are allowed, but no glass bottles in the park please. The St. Lucia Jazz Festival is in its 14^th year of existence and its fame and joy get stronger every year.

Travelers planning for the Festival, make sure to book your St. Lucia resort, hotel, or villa as soon as possible. The big event is less than one month away and you do not want to get stranded without a beautiful place to stay. Check out www.Stluciaislandresorts.com for reviews of the finest luxury Caribbean villas, St. Lucia hotels, and seaside apartments. The website also includes ideas for lots more St. Lucia activities for before and after the Jazz Festival. Try St. Lucia scuba diving, the best Caribbean has to offer, rent a jet ski, or charter a St. Lucia fishing expedition for a long day on the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Have fun at the festival and come back to visit us often for what’s happening now on beautiful St. Lucia!

April 9th, 2008 - Posted in St. Lucia events & activities | | 0 Comments