Traveling in St. Lucia

For the island that defines it all when it comes to white sand beaches and some other attractions; it has never been easy to plan your trip here especially that there are so many spots and activities to try. You might think that time spent visiting the whole place will just take a while, but it’s not. It might have been a small island with just more than 200 square miles, but it takes days to fully enjoy your trip in trying all the stuffs it has to offer.  

For first time excursionists in St. Lucia, it is very important for you guys to know the place personally before visiting it. It will be even more fun if those attractions you see on pictures on the internet will soon be true in front of your eyes. Here we have listed basic facts about St. Lucia for you to be familiarized with.

Weather conditions vary across St. Lucia. There’s nothing to worry about whether you want a hotter or a cooler temperature because you can find them both in varying places in the country at the same time. For example, closer to the island in the rainforests, you can experience hot and humid climate. However, if you want a breeze of the sea to accompany you throughout the day, stay at the coastlines and you will feel very welcomed.

Deciding where to stay will depend on your personal taste. There are different hotel room accommodations in the island that will suit your lifestyle. If you want lying out while drinking cocktails and just enjoying the place, a hotel property in the North will be perfect for you. The Northern side of St. Lucia is larger in population and is a site for the famous duty free shopping. Aside from that, this is where the ports are found. On the other hand, the Southern part offers you a scenic view of its natural attractions like the famous Pitons. This is more rural and typically mountainous perfect for adventurous type of trips.

Try a water taxi for a different perspective in getting around. Isn’t it amazing to try wandering off the island with the rushes of the water and the wind on your hair? Since St. Lucia is bound with many beach resorts, it will be fun if you’ll enjoy this part of the island more while learning from the tour guides.

St. Lucia is not just blessed with white sand beaches; black sand beaches as well. Out of the ordinary, right? Well, believe with your eyes. The stunning black sand beaches are made of volcanic sands combined with white sand, that line the shores. Anse Couchon is one of the places to witness this rare scenery.

Nothing compares than a canopy trip and seeing the world at the topmost view while you are gliding above trees – travelling from each platform to another and being one with all the goodness of nature. St. Lucia offers adventurers a thrilling experience of a lifetime while enjoying the best aerial view of its diverse rainforest.

Before stepping off for a zip line adventure, be reminded of some considerations:

Zip lining is not recommended for pregnant women and physically-challenged individuals. Zip lining facilities are not that appropriate and adapted to people having limited capabilities most especially to pregnant mothers. This activity requires a lot of courage and tension that’s why it is restricted to persons concerned.

Zip lining is not recommended for people with respiratory or heart problems. As mentioned, this kind of rush-driven activity causes great pressure and nervousness to people who are trying it. It is strictly avoided that incidents of heart attack or difficulty with breathing be experienced while the zip line is running.

Aside from the above mentioned reminders, be sure to bring also with you trip necessities. First on the list is a pair of sneakers, because zip lining is preceded with a lot of trail walks and trekking; bring also cash for emergencies (though most zip line tours are paid beforehand); bring a bottle for sunscreen to protect you from sunburn and lastly, bring a camera to keep a record of your adventure.

The Trip Proper

Most of zip line tours and packages in St. Lucia are started with an aerial tram tour around the rainforest before approaching the cable site. Nothing to worry about things that you need to know for you will be accompanied by a local guide provided by your chosen tour company. Often, the guides will not let you experience a single glide only; in fact there are tour packages that offer 10 to 12 series of zip lining. After that, some packages offer gondola ride and a rainforest hike to give you a bird’s eye view of St. Lucia’s wildlife not to mention the sighting of the endangered jacquot parrot. There are also some that offers return trip to the terminal where you came from or to your hotel.

Don’t miss this experience to become a hero and grab the chance to fly even without wings. But no matter how high the surface of the Earth you glide on, always remember to bring your feet to the solid ground. Happiness due to experiences become real only if it is shared.