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Welcome to the beautiful island of St. Lucia, one of the most picturesque destinations in the Caribbean. From its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters to its lush tropical rainforests, St. Lucia is a paradise for travelers seeking a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway.
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TRAVEL TIPS you NEED TO KNOW for SAINT LUCIA | Top 10 Travel Tips
Here are my top 10 travel tips you need to know when travelling to saint lucia. This video will tell you everything you need to know for saint lucia travel so you are fully prepared to travel saint lucia.
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St Lucia Essential Guide: What to Do, Safety, Tips & Tricks
What to do in St. Lucia? This is your St Lucia travel guide with ideas on how to make your St Lucia vacation special. Here’s what you might want to do on your St Lucia holiday, along with some practical St Lucia travel tips, including the best time to come, voltage, adapters, currency, and taxi services.
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0:00 Intro
1:28 Hiking
3:55 Drive in Volcano
4:13 Sulfur Springs + Mud Baths Two-Fer
4:23 Waterfalls
4:39 Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
4:59 Cacao Plantation Tour
5:33 City Tour
6:14 When to Visit St. Lucia?
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SAINT LUCIA - Most beautiful island in the world? - TRAVEL GUIDE to ALL top sights in 4K
Saint Lucia is the ultimate honeymoon destination. It has the most beautiful nature and is the absolute highlight in the middle of the Caribbean. There is also plenty to do for backpackers and traveling families. In this video I show you why every traveler should visit Saint Lucia at least once: it's just a place that can hardly be beat!
After Saint Lucia we visit many more gems in the Caribbean. Whether they will match with Saint Lucia remains to be seen! With the best views of the gigantic pitons, overnight stays in tree houses in the middle of the jungle and the most beautiful snow-white beaches, Saint Lucia is high on the list of the most beautiful islands in the world. We sleep in Soufrière, visit the Diamond Waterfalls, hike the Tet Paul Nature Trail and visit the beaches Anse Chastanet, Sugar Beach and Jalousie Plantation Beach. From the west, we drive our small jeep through the rainforest to the south and east, before relaxing at an all-inclusive resort in the north.
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Saint Lucia Travel Guide | Food, Activities, Beaches, Villas, & More
THIS IS BASED ON OUR AUGUST 2021 TRIP TO ST LUCIA - Many COVID Restrictions Are NOT Still In Place to this Day. This video goes into all the things we wish we knew before we went to St Lucia including everything related to money, accommodations, transportation, activities, and beaches there!
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ST. LUCIA FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Castries City Walking Tour (Vlog)
For our first day in St Lucia, we did everything that you need to do in St. Lucia's capital city, Castries. We learned about St. Lucia's history, visited the main landmarks, ate local produce and typical St. Lucian food and finished with some souvenir shopping at the Castries Central Market.
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5:21 - Food Tour
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12:31 - Castries Central Market
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15:30 - The Harbor Club
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Drive Through Volcano in St. Lucia
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Imagine visiting the eighth wonder of the world an actual active volcano that you can drive right into. During this St. Lucia volcano tour, you'll travel through the quaint fishing villages of Anse La Raye and Canaries on to the banana plantations. You'll arrive in Soufrière (the old capital of Saint Lucia) and visit the world famous Sulphur Springs “drive-in- volcano.” On the way back, you'll proceed to the lookout spot for a photo op of the picturesque Marigot Bay. This St. Lucia drive-through volcano tour is an excursion that you won't want to miss.
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01:00 - Pigeon Island in North St. Lucia
01:51 - Fort Rodney - Overlooking Rodney Bay and Martinique
02:25 - Pigeon Island ruins
03:00 - Beaches of Pigeon Island and Snorkeling in St. Lucia
03:20 - Watersports of St. Lucia
03:27 - Soufriere Volcano - Sulphur Springs Volcano
05:05 - Mud Baths
06:06 - Diamond Falls
06:44 - Botanical Gardens
07:41 - St. Lucia's Best Beaches
08:45 - Water Activities in St. Lucia
09:45 - Pitons of St Lucia - hikes to see Gros Piton and Petit Piton
10:57 - Saint Lucia Petroglyphs
11:28 - Luxury villas of Calabash Cove and Stonefield Villas
13:33 - Couples Massage at Stonefield Villas with Piton views
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St Lucia Driving Tour -Pigeon Island I Rodney Bay I Castries I Marigot Bay I Soufriere I Sugar Beach
Join us on a driving tour of Saint Lucia. Where we stop at popular spots along the way. See what it's like to drive in this beautiful country. Hopefully you will find it useful and subscribe for more. Thank you.
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0:00 Introduction
1:50 Dennery Lookout
2:10 Pigeon Island
3:45 Rodney Bay
5:25 Castries
10:38 Marigot Bay
11:20 Anse La Raye
12:25 Canaries
12:49 Soufriere
14:39 Soufriere Viewpoint
15:25 Tet Paul Nature Trail
16:36 Sugar Beach
St Lucia - Driving from Soufriere to Sugar Beach - 2017 (4K)
In the video I am driving from my Airbnb in Soufriere to Sugar Beach in St Lucia. This might be considered the best beach or area in St Lucia.
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Driving Around Saint Lucia | Caribbean Vacation
November 2019 we went on our first cruise with Celebrity Summit. We decided to rent a car in Saint Lucia and explore as much as we can in about 8hrs. Please enjoy our drive from Sugar Beach to the town centre.
Crashing a Luxury Resort in St. Lucia & Other Misadventures
St. Lucia is billed as one of the world's most beautiful islands and it's NOT overrated! I read plenty of warnings not to rent a car there, due to the poor state of the roads, all the switchbacks, driving on the left, etc. But I loved it! I'm going back to St. Lucia again for sure.
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St Lucia 2017 - Driving to Pigeon Island National Park
In the video I am driving from my Airbnb to Pigeon Island National Park in St Lucia. I found out that is was closed for the day though. There was a festival there, but it didn't start until later in the day. Instead starting walking on the beach of the Sandals Resort. I will have a video of that on YouTube soon.
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ST LUCIA: A Stunning Drive, on an Immersive Journey!
WORLD TOUR: ST LUCIA DAY #3 PT 4 - 3 Days in Soufriere, A Stunning Drive, an Immersive Journey!
Join us on our unforgettable adventure as we traverse the picturesque landscapes from Rodney Bay to the captivating town of Soufriere. Our 3-day escapade promises a deep dive into the heart of St. Lucia's natural beauty, and history.
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Our journey begins on a Saturday afternoon, as we bid adieu to the lively ambiance of Rodney Bay. The road stretches ahead, revealing stunning coastal vistas and lush greenery. This scenic drive not only connects us physically but mentally to the rhythm of the island.
???? Sugarmon Villas: A Slice of Paradise ????
Upon arriving in Soufriere, we're welcomed by the tranquility of Sugarmon Villas. Nestled amidst lush moutain side, the villa boasts comfort and views of the the iconic Pitons. Join us as we tour our home away from home, where every detail is designed for relaxation and tranquility.
????️ Exploring Soufriere's Essence ????️
Our footsteps guide us through the charming streets of Soufriere Town, a place where history and culture intertwine. The Church of the Assumption stands tall, a testament to the island's spiritual heritage. The statue in the park beckons us to pause and absorb the stories embedded in its form.
???? Embracing Soufriere's Nightfall ????
As twilight descends, Soufriere takes on a magical allure. The soft glow of lights ushers in a sense of intimacy, where we dine on delectable local cuisine, savoring every flavor. The town's nightlife offers the perfect relaxation promising an unforgettable conclusion to our first day.
Stay tuned for the next chapters of our Soufriere escapade, where we'll uncover gems, breathtaking landscapes, and the authentic soul of St. Lucia.
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Driving from Castries to Soufriere - St Lucia, West Indies
On our recent vacation to St. Lucia, we rented a jeep, and drove ourselves around the island! The views were beautiful and breathtaking. Driving on the left side of the road was easy enough to get used to, but the skinny roads through the villages was a little scary! The roads are very hilly, with lots of tight corners. But I loved the adventure of driving the island.
Saint Lucia | Caribbean Island Vacation | Driving around | 2022
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Saint Lucia Drive, Walk and Flight Around Volcanic Pitons
Brief summary of all day VIP excursion from Celebrity Cruise to the fascinating Volcanic Pitons in Caribbean island nation Saint Lucia. The journey includes driving through rain forests around town Soufriere, lunch visit to the Lanera resort and catamaran ride back to the cruise ship.
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Saint Lucia (UK: /sənt luːˈsiːə, -ˈluːʃə/ (listen), US: /seɪnt ˈluːʃə/ (listen); French: Sainte-Lucie) is an island country in the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean.[8] The island was previously called Iyonola, the name given to the island by the native Arawaks, and later Hewanorra, the name given by the native Caribs, two separate Amerindian peoples. Part of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617 km2 (238 square miles) and reported a population of 165,595 in the 2010 census. St. Lucia's largest city is Castries, its current capital, and its second largest is Soufrière, the first French colonial capital on the island.
The French were the first Europeans to settle on the island. They signed a treaty with the native Island Caribs in 1660. England took control of the island from 1663 to 1667. In ensuing years, it was at war with France fourteen times, and the rule of the island changed frequently. In 1814, the British took definitive control of the island. Because it switched so often between British and French control, Saint Lucia was also known as the Helen of the West after the Greek mythological character, Helen of Troy.
Representative government came about in 1840. From 1958 to 1962, the island was a member of the West Indies Federation. On 22 February 1979, Saint Lucia became an independent state and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations as a Commonwealth realm. Saint Lucia is a mixed jurisdiction, meaning that it has a legal system based in part on both the civil law and English common law.
The volcanic island of Saint Lucia is more mountainous than most Caribbean islands, with the highest point being Mount Gimie, at 950 metres (3,120 feet) above sea level. Two other mountains, the Pitons, form the island's most famous landmark. They are located between Soufrière and Choiseul on the western side of the island. Forests cover about 77% of the land area.
Saint Lucia contains five terrestrial ecoregions: Windward Islands moist forests, Leeward Islands dry forests, Windward Islands dry forests, Windward Islands xeric scrub, and Lesser Antilles mangroves. It had a 2019 Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 6.17/10, ranking it 84th globally out of 172 countries.
A species of lizard, Anolis luciae, is named for and is endemic to Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia geologic map indicates presence of Miocene/Oligocene volcanic rocks, Pliocene calc-alkaline volcanic rocks, Quaternary volcanic edifices, flows, and pyroclastic deposits
The geology of St. Lucia can be described as composing three main areas. The oldest, 16–18 Ma, volcanic rocks are exposed from Castries northward and consist of eroded basalt and andesite centres. The middle, central highlands, portion of the island consists of dissected andesite centres, 10.4 to 1 Mya, while the lower southwest portion of the island contains recent activity from the Soufriere Volcanic Centre (SVC). This SVC, contains pyroclastic flow deposits, lava flows, domes, block and ash flow deposits, and explosion craters. This depression's perimeter includes the town of Soufriere, Mount Tabac, Mt. Gimie, Morne Bonin, and Gros Piton. At 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) in diameter, though the western portion is open towards the Grenada basin, the depression formed as recently as 100 kya. The depression is noted for its geothermal activity, especially at Sulphur Springs and Soufrière Estates, a phreatic eruption in 1776, and recent seismic activity (2000–2001).
The capital city of Saint Lucia is Castries (population 60,263) where 32.4% of the population lives. Other major towns include Gros Islet, Soufrière, and Vieux Fort. The population tends to be concentrated around the coast, with the interior more sparsely populated, due to the presence of dense forests.
The local climate is tropical, specifically a tropical rainforest climate (Af) under the Köppen climate classification, moderated by northeast trade winds, with a dry season from 1 December to 31 May, and a wet season from 1 June to 30 November (referred to by locals as the hurricane season).
Average daytime temperatures are around 30 °C (86.0 °F), and average nighttime temperatures are around 24 °C (75.2 °F). Since it is fairly close to the equator, the temperature does not fluctuate much between winter and summer. Average annual rainfall ranges from 1,300 mm (51.2 in) on the coast to 3,810 mm (150 in) in the rainforests.
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