Visitors to the Caribbean island of St Lucia will confirm that the island is one of the most beautiful islands in the region- if not in the world. It's the kind of island that holidaymakers dream about: a small beautiful gem of an island which is still relatively unknown, unlike Jamaica and Barbados, its more famous cousins. It's in the middle of the islands of Eastern Caribbean; it's 24 miles long and 14 miles wide, and in terms of shape it looks a lot like an avocado.
St Lucia stands out among the islands of the Caribbean for its outstanding natural beauty: travelers to the island will see breathtaking rainforests teeming with wild orchids, giant ferns and beautiful birds of paradise. You can't help but notice and marvel at the grandeur of the Pitons, the 2000 feet high peaks that tower above their beautiful surroundings.
Another magnificent natural structure is the Soufriere volcano. The value of this attraction has not been ignored; it is the not just the first, but the only drive-in crater in the world.
As you would imagine, an island like St Lucia has a wide variety of exciting activities for visitors to Caribbean. It has very steep coastlines and reefs of magnificent beauty, which are enjoyed by thousands of divers and snorkelers every year. Keen hikers and birdwatchers can indulge in their favorite pastimes to their hearts' content, and of course there are excellent facilities for golfers and those who are passionate about sailing.
St Lucia has an enviable calendar of major events and festivals: in addition to the spectacular calypso and carnival celebrations, St Lucia also hosts international tennis tournaments and welcomes the cream of the jazz world to its annual St Lucia Jazz Festival, a four day celebration of emerging and established musical talent.
Whatever your tastes are, whether or not you visit the island as part of a Caribbean cruise vacation, your sure to find much to make your stay in St Lucia a memorable, pleasurable experience!
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