Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2019 | Page 16

Saint Lucia
When you close your eyes and imagine a beach paradise, you think of sitting in a
wooden plank chair, silky, soft white sand sneaking between your toes, a cold drink
in hand, surrounded by the view of palm trees and crystal clear water. The ocean
breeze tickling your nose as you take big, deep breaths, comfortably relaxing into
your surroundings, not allowing anything but the sound of palm leaves rustling
in the wind behind you, to pass through to your ears. Now, opening your eyes
and taking a look at the picture of St. Lucia on your computer screen, you come
to the realization that your island paradise is real, its name is St. Lucia and, more
importantly, it’s calling your name!
The island of St. Lucia
boasts beautiful beaches,
scenic hikes, and romantic
dinner views that you
probably won’t find
anywhere else in the
Caribbean. St. Lucia, like
the other islands in that
region, all have their
own unique attractions
that draw visitors to their
shores.
With a blend of cultures
from all over the world,
you’re bound to find
something you love
when visiting this slice of
paradise. If you’re lucky
enough to travel in May,
you’ll run right into St.
Lucia’s Jazz celebration,
full of live concerts and
a number of other music
related activities.
If you’re the type of
traveller who thinks
enveloping yourself
in the island’s culture
translates into ‘finding
delicious’, then you have
many choices, local and
international, along the
culinary line. If you’re lucky
to be here in June, you
will have come in time to
enjoy the Fisherman’s
Feast which happens in
late June and is the island’s
equivalent to something of
a Thanksgiving feast. You
can use that opportunity
to indulge in their local
specialty of Langouste, or
small lobster, full of fresh
and vibrant flavors. Other
delectable local food will
also be available in various
communities during this
celebration.
If nature excites you, hike
through the Tet Paul
Nature Trail and explore
the island’s biodiversity. If
Instagram-worthy pics are
your thing, then you’ll want
to hike to the Gros Piton
peak to capture views that
will make your heart flutter
and take your breath away.
So many choices!
Whatever the vacation
adventure-urge, St. Lucia
offers it all, and more. So,
if you haven’t done so as
yet, we encourage you to
put St. Lucia high on your
list of places to visit! It is
chock-full of activities to
entice all kinds of travelers
at any time of year.