Once a lesser-known Caribbean destination, St. Lucia has recently become one of the area’s more popular destinations, with some of its finest resorts. Because most development has been limited to the white-sand beaches of the northwest, the rest of St. Lucia remains relatively unspoiled and scattered by green-mantled mountains, valleys, banana plantations, wild orchids, fishing villages and an active volcano. Here you’ll find a flavor of the South Pacific in addition to the mixed French and British culture.

The rainforest preserves of St. Lucia's mountainous interior are one of the Caribbean's finest locales for hiking and bird watching. Of course, the island also possesses excellent facilities for golf, tennis, sailing, and a host of other leisure pursuits.