Lying
in the eastern Caribbean Sea bounded by
the Atlantic Ocean is the island of St
Lucia.
A
popular vacation destination it is found
south of Martinique and northwest of
Barbados. The capital of this tropical
island is Castries.
Here
you will find undiscovered worlds, exotic
scenery and many different adventures,
all perfect for a St Lucia
honeymoon.
Named after Saint Lucy
of Syracuse this island was first visited by Europeans
and eventually colonized by the French. The British later
on went to war with France and took over the island. Over
the next few hundred years Britain and France fought over
the island fourteen times, giving rise to the popular
“Helen on the Indies” tag it has.
Today, St Lucia has a
legal system based on the British common law and remains
to be a free economy ranking 25 out of all the economies
in the entire world. The currency used throughout the
island is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD). The economy of
the island relies mainly on banana production, light
production and of course tourism.
With
tourism as a major source of income for
the economy, there are a number of St
Lucia sites that you can go
to.
The
Sulphur Springs in Soufriere is one of
these. Here you will be able to relax and
enjoy while soaking in waters that are
known to be
therapeutic.
The
Diamond Botanical Gardens are another
popular tourist attraction. It is home to
a wide variety of plant and animal
species as well as the Diamond
Waterfalls.
Of course there is no
forgetting that there are also numerous all
inclusive St Lucia resorts and beaches
where you can enjoy basking in the sun, swimming and
various water sports. These are things that many tourists
specifically those looking for a St Lucia honeymoon come
for.
There are also top of
the line hotels in
St Lucia that you can stay in if you
visit this place. Aside from this there are a number of
restaurants that offer both fine dining opportunities and
local cuisine experience.
One third of St.
Lucia’s populations live in the capital city of Castries
while the rest of population is spread throughout major
towns like
Gros
Islet,
Soufrière
and
Vieux
Fort. The culture
that the people have is greatly influenced by French,
African and English cultures. The major languages spoken
throughout the island are English and Creole which is a
form of French patios.
There are a number of
festivities which are celebrated on the island which
represent different orders. Like other Caribbean islands
there is a great love for music on the island and form of
music including reggae, kompa, zouk and soca can be heard
throughout the place.
The climate of the
country is mainly tropical with dry season running from
January to April and wet season lasting from May to
December.
Any couple taking
flights to St Lucia for a
honeymoon will have a great time with all the different
things that the island has to offer. Renting a St Lucia
car and getting around will have you experiencing the
attractions, people, and other local delights
which are certainly something to look forward
to.