St lucia
St Lucia

St Lucia is probably the most exotic and lush of all the
Caribbean islands, and still unspoilt. The dramatic landscape
varies from white sand beaches through banana and coconut groves to
dense tropical forest and green mountains rising to 3,000 feet. Add
humming birds, exotic flowers, tropical fruits and superb seafood
and you are, perhaps, as near to paradise as can be found.
St. Lucia's main attractions are its beautiful sandy beaches and
warm tropical waters. The beaches are kept in pristine condition
and the perfect place to hang out all day. There you can sunbathe
and read a book or enjoy people watching as you laze back on the
sand. There are several beach bars where you can enjoy cocktails at
sunset and stay to enjoy a delicious dinner if you so choose.
People who typically travel to St Lucia are those that enjoy fun
in the sun. It is a great tropical destination, offering a wide
variety of attractions and activities. Because of its tropical
beauty, it is also a popular destination for weddings and
honeymoons. St Lucia enjoys a year-round warm tropical climate. The
summer months tend to be the hottest and this is also when the most
rainfall occurs - although it usually only rains very heavily then
clears up. The only time to be cautious of traveling to St. Lucia
is between June and October when the winds can pick up through the
region.

History of St Lucia
St Lucia first known inhabitants were Arawaks but Caribbeans
gradually replaced. Europeans first landed on the Island in 1502.
In the 17th and 18th centuries the French
and English battled for the Island and it changed hands many times.
The British eventually triumphed with France ceding St Lucia in
1814. St Lucia became self governing in 1967 and fully independent
in 1979. Today it is a member of the British Commonwealth.