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What to Know and Do at Castries, St. Lucia

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Situated on the west shore of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, Castries is one of those must see St. Lucia attractions, somewhat on account of the journey boat port at Pointe Seraphine. As the capital city, it's the place quite a bit of St. Lucia's business happens, however it is likewise served by the George F.L. Charles Airport, its runway parallel to Vigie Beach, and interfaces St. Lucia by means of continuous flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe. The harbor is additionally served by fast sailboats to Guadeloupe, Martinique and Dominica, making Castries a perfect base for island jumping. 

Duty Free Shopping 

Set in an aerated and cooled shopping center on the seaport in downtown Castries, La Place Carenage Shopping Plaza opens six days a week and gives obligation free shopping to nearby mold and artworks and additionally brand name gadgets and tobacco. Demonstrate your international ID and carrier ticket for markdown rates. 

Sailboat Sailing 

Withdrawing from the harbor at Castries, spending a day on a sailboat cruising the west drift gives you an opportunity to unwind between visits to the island's famous Pitons, two wilderness clad magma outcrops, found 40 minutes south of the capital at Soufriere. The trek additionally permits time for a plunge in the cobalt waters of Castries' Marigot Bay. 

Castries Market 

Just strides from the journey ship terminal, the Castries Market offers a nearby shopping knowledge where agriculturists offer crisp produce and a determination of Caribbean flavors six days a week. A contiguous specialty business sector is a decent place to get trinkets. 

Derek Walcott Square 

Named after one of St. Lucia's two Nobel Laureates, Derek Walcott Square is encompassed by great looking frontier structures, including the Castries Public Library. On one side sits a 400-year-old monkey unit tree that offers shade from the tropical sun.  

Helicopter Tours 

Leaving from George F.L. Charles Airport, a helicopter visit gives amazing perspectives of the city and island. The visit reveals mystery inlets, takes off over the Pitons and skims over the surface of the Caribbean Sea before coming back to Castries. 

Our Planet 

Situated in La Place Carenage, Our Planet is an intelligent guest focus that, through submersion passages, snow machines, wind machines and life-size visualizations, makes an experience of finding out about natural concerns. 

Carnival 

Held each July, Carnival on St. Lucia is an uproar of shading, ensembles and calypso that incorporates a parade through the lanes of Castries on Carnival Monday and an opposition to announce a Carnival Queen. 

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 

Fabricated amid the nineteenth century, the Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a standout amongst the most huge religious structures assembled by the French in the Caribbean. To some degree calm all things considered, it is brimming with beautiful West Indian iconography and wall paintings inside. 

Morne Fortune 

Only south of the downtown area, Morne Fortune is the site of a military burial ground and little historical center that recounts seething fights between the French and the British for control of the district. It additionally gloats what numerous consider the best picturesque perspective in the Caribbean. 

Marigot Bay 

You can barely visit the Caribbean without some time at the shoreline. On the off chance that Vigie Beach is excessively near the air terminal for solace, 15 minutes south lies Marigot Bay, a protected inlet hung with palm trees and dabbed with mixed drink bars; it has been utilized as a motion picture setting.

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When in the Best Time to Travel in St. Lucia?

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Tropic weather, breath-taking beaches, wildlife and rainforests make St. Lucia a year round destination for tourists. However, it is also important for travelers to take into consideration the advantages and disadvantages of visiting the country in each month of the year. Mid- December to mid- April is the time where tourists choose to set their trip on St. Lucia when rainy summer climate welcomes them. In the month of May when St. Lucia holds one of the top five Jazz festivals in the world, low rates on the best hotels are offered. The country’s low season is between mid- April to early December. 

December to April.  This mean higher airfares and accommodation prizes. But it is also the time when festivities are all around. Frigid weather drives travelers at St. Lucia at this time of the year. 

May to June. These are the months when everyone is prescribed to visit St. Lucia. The approaching summer feeling makes this time perfect for weddings. Those planning to make hotel reservations should do it few months in advance to secure your stay. Popular accommodation sites like Bay Gardens Beach Resort offers low rates on their rooms any of these months. 

July to November. This is considered to be the “off season” because of the large amount of rainfall. Along with the rain and increased temperature, it is also the time when hurricanes are dropping by. Here, restaurants tend to close for weeks and hotels will take this time for repair purposes. 
On the other hand, this season compels visit from travelers who are avoiding crowded amenities and lower prices on reservations. This is also a time for festivals. At the end of June, St. Lucian carnival will be opened which will be colored by drum competitions and street dancing. 

With regards to climate, St. Lucia enjoys warm and sunny climate throughout the year. No drastic seasonal changes can be experienced in the island. Rainy season runs through the month of May till the end months of the year while everyone can enjoy dry season during January to April. Keep track on hurricanes throughout the end of August up to October. 

Many events and festivals cover up St. Lucia during the slow season. There’s St. Lucia Jazz Festival in mid- May, Creole Heritage Month in October to celebrate Creole influence in St. Lucian culture, and the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, the world's largest yacht race held during the high season. 

Planning your vacation in St. Lucia in any time of the year, any type of climate and costs on accommodation rates will definitely turn out the best if you’ll have the enough background about the country. Travelling is always the nicest thing to do on a vacation. 


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Can’t Miss Attractions and Activities in St. Lucia

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Stay outside the comfort of your homes and tour out!

St. Lucia’s natural beauty matched by its no other location in the Caribbean will definitely bring out the appreciative side of you. Nothing to worry about nature hikes and programs because it have been established to bring out breath-taking assets of the most gorgeous island in the Caribbean. 

Here are just some of the most-visited places in St. Lucia:

LA SOUFRIERE VOLCANO. It is the world’s only drive-in volcano. Though it is an active volcano, it releases an only gas that’s why there’s nothing to worry about. In fact, it has been 400,000 years since volcanic activity took place in here and the pit formed by the eroded part of it adds spice to the amazing scenery.

THE PITONS. Pitons are considered one of the most magnificent and impressive natural wonders of the world. Actually these primeval twin peaks are St. Lucia’s most famous landmark. Petit and Gros, are two remnants of volcanic domes formed thousands of years ago. Only the halest climbers ventured to reach its summit but it’s all worth the price especially it is a rare sight to behold. 

THE MORNE (Morne Fortune). It was popularized because of its essential part in the country’s history. It was one of the primary battlegrounds between France and Britain in its possession of St. Lucia. Originally it was a fort constructed by the French but by now it is a hill and residential area. The site and buildings of Fort Charlotte have been rebuilt and restored to host the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. 

THE SULFUR SPRINGS. The Sulfur Springs is a vast area of hot springs located near the Soufriere volcano. Its steamy, bubbly sulfur springs will really soothe your body from within at the same time teaches you a lot about Caribbean heritage. But beware of its emission of big amounts of harmful gases including hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. 

NATIONAL RAINFOREST. For nature-lovers, 19,000 acres of rainforest will surely fill your fascination of flora and fauna. It is exactly made for those who want to view several species of plants and wildlife on mountains and valleys. Not to mention the brightly-hued St. Lucia parrot commonly known as “jacquot”, the St. Lucia Pewee, and St. Lucia Oriole. A forest officer will accompany you as you hike among giant ferns, orchids and mushrooms. And the most exciting part is that you can also try their rainforest sky rides. Carried by an open-sided aerial tram, you’ll probably enjoy the 75-minute ride as you experience St. Lucia’s intense biodiversity. 

WATERSPORTS. Aside from land adventures, don’t try to miss St. Lucia’s waterscape. It is a perfect place for snorkeling, diving, and windsurfing and enjoy the clear waters as it approach the bays and shores. There’s no need to boat off to deeper waters; it’s amazing to know that its steep drop-offs will enable you to view its underwater beauty. The coasts are also a perfect place for turtle watching.

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Things to Know Before Travelling to the Rainforest

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Having a tour in a rainforest could be the most inconvenient possible vacation site of all but once you’ve gone through it; you’ll realize that all the discomforts are worth the price.

You’ve got to experience being tied up with vines or twigs, get bitten by insects or even attacked by larger wild animals. But then after all, the priceless memories and disciplines that it will taught could help you get through life easier.

Before entering the rainforest, just make sure to be reminded of the following points:

BE CAREFUL ABOUT MOSQUITOES. Moist and damp environment in a rainforest is the perfect place for these disease-carrying creatures to establish their breeding grounds. Be reminded to have insect repellants inside your backpack especially those containing DEET, yellowish oil most common ingredient in insect repellants. It is also important to watch your health upon having a trip on a rainforest to assure if you have been infected by malaria and seek the necessary medications as early as possible.

BE WITH A LOCAL GUIDE. It is possible to get lost in a huge forest that’s why it is relevant for every adventurer to ask assistance from a guide who will accompany you throughout the trip. Aside from that, you are also helping the local economy and you will be provided with a variety of insights and stories about the forest you are entering. Most importantly, these guides are the ones to check on your safety every now and then.

HAVE WITH YOU FIRST AID SUPPLIES. You are not going into a park where roads and walkways are cemented; often the path to walk on is a great challenge to tourists. We cannot say when accidents would happen that’s why it is a big must to carry with you a number of first aid stuffs and medicines.

MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE. You cannot be able to visit a rainforest everyday. Maximize the experience by exploring the forest well, look for new organisms that you have never seen before, take pictures, have fun, appreciate the beauty of nature. It is such a wonderful experience to escape from all the hassles of the city and spend some time by yourself or with others while being close to the natural wonders of the world.

TAKE NOTHING BUT MEMORIES, LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS. The Earth does not belong to man but man belongs to the Earth. Every part of it is sacred to people. It is now becoming more common for us tourists to just leave our trash wherever we came from. Respect the place, the forest specifically, and be considerate regarding your waste. Take nothing but memories. Do not dare to carry with you animals or maybe plants for example as a remembrance. For sure the regulations prohibit you to do so. But of course, with or without the rules, you must know your obligations.

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