| St Lucia is a beautiful island located in
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| | 200 A.D. The Arawak Indians were the
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| the Eastern Caribbean Sea. The islands
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| | first on the island although by 800 A.D.
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| landscape is truly stunning with its
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| | they were fully removed by the Caribs.
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| famous twin 'pitons'(two green mountains)
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| | During the middle of the century the
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| that exceed 2,000 feet. St Lucia is a
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| | island was populated with French
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| relaxed place and a perfect holiday
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| | migrations. In 1778, the British
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| destination to unwind.
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| | attempted to invade at the "Battle of Cul
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| Travelling There
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| | de Sac." Hey continued to try and finally
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| St. Lucia is served both international
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| | succeeded in 1814.
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| and regional airlines. International
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| | Sights and Attractions
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| fights arrive from both North America and
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| | The main sightseeing feature on St Lucia
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| Europe. The Hewanorra International
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| | is the La Soufriere volcano. A visit
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| Airport is located in the south of St
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| | there will make you feel like you have
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| Lucia. Taxis run frequently from the
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| | ventured back to prehistoric times with
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| airport to all resorts on the island.
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| | its impressive natural features. If you
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| To get to the island by sea you have a
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| | are feeling energetic and are keen for a
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| number of options. The Caribbean Express
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| | hike then climb up the 2,619ft Gros
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| has a hydrofoil service that runs between
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| | Piton. It is $25 for a guide to take you
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| St. Lucia and Martinique. Also, cruise
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| | on this four mile route up the mountain.
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| ships arrive daily at Port Castries and
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| | The views from the peak are magnificent
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| Soufriere.
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| | and display the islands natural beauty.
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| Accommodation Choices
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| | Other fun things to do and see on the
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| All the accommodation in St Lucia
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| | island include rainforest tours, mountain
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| provides great service, elegance and a
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| | biking and water sports. Be sure to get a
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| tropical atmosphere. Accommodation types
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| | mask and snorkel and see the beautiful
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| on the island include hotels, resorts,
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| | reef and its marine life that surround
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| villas, inns and guesthouses. Popular
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| | the island.
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| resorts to visit are Castries, Soufriere,
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| | Shopping
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| Marigot Bay and Gros Islet. The best time
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| | St Lucia is a relaxed holiday resort so
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| to visit the Caribbean is from late
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| | the shops offer tourist souvenirs and
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| December through to the end of March
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| | beach games rather than designer labels.
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| early April, when the hurricane season
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| | However, there are some major shopping
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| has passed.
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| | centres on the island and markets held
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| History
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| | every Saturday.
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| St Lucia was first inhabited by humans in
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