St Lucia is a popular tourist destination comprising of small coastal fishing villages, mountainous jungles, the twin volcanic peaks of the Pitons as well as underwater mountains and caves. St Lucia is popularly known as the Honeymoon Island and is famous for its breathtaking scenery colonial architecture and range of activities that it offers to visitors.
St Lucia is also known for its rich and diverse plant and animal life, including many colorful tropical flowers. The beautiful island nation offers a selection of world-class hotels and resorts, offering fine facilities for a variety of water-sports. These hotels offer a range of amenities that will make your holiday the most enjoyable and pleasurable.
Tours to St Lucia offer plenty of activities for visitors. Diving is popular on the west side of St Lucia where you will come across a wide variety of corals, sponges and reef fish. Hiking is a favorite outdoor activity with marked trails, while good swimming is enjoyed on the many public beaches of St Lucia. Other activities you could indulge are sailing, swimming, summer cruising, dolphin watching, water-skiing, windsurfing, and scuba diving. St Lucia is also a popular destination for eco and wildlife tours, and is a famous spot for bird watching in the Caribbean.
A major attraction in St Lucia is in the city of Soufrière called The Pitons which soar out of the sea to great heights and is a great diving destination. These were formed by volcanic activity about 200,000 to 300,000 years ago. Both are considered to be difficult climbs. The Petit Piton was first climbed in 1878. Some divers enjoy exploring them as underwater cliffs. However, most visitors simply view them for their scenic beauty.
For more information on St Lucia you could try the following links
St Lucia Vacations
Honeymoon in St Lucia
St Lucia Tourist Attractions
St Lucia Things to Do
Getting to St Lucia
St Lucia Accommodation
Flights to St Lucia
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