Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2019 | Page 20

Saint Lucia is one of the most scenic islands in the Caribbean for diving and snorkelling. In the town of Soufriere, the Pitons extend underwater to create some of the most beautiful and colourful diving sites. Every Friday night the town of Gros Islet hosts a weekly ‘Jump Up’ or street party where locals prepare barbecue street food and spiced rums. Party goers dance to live music well into the early morning. Located across town in the fishing village of Anse-La-Raye there is a “Friday Night Fish Fry”, the streets are filled with visitors and locals who line the beach front to listen to music and enjoy freshly caught fish. Saint Lucia is also a perfect family destination. There are plenty of all-inclusive resorts in Saint Lucia that cater to families such as Coconut Bay Beach Resort, located in the South of the island just minutes away from the airport, the property has a fantastic kids club, waterpark and their own lazy river. Bay Gardens Resort located on the north side of the island is home to Splash Island, the Caribbean’s first inflatable open-water sports park, perfect for wet family fun. Share with us some of the niche activities and events St. Lucia offers to its visitors. Saint Lucia has a rich history of traditional arts and crafts, still evident across the island. For instance, Choiseul, a small village south of Soufriere, people of Carib origin retain century old traditions of twining vines into baskets and molding clay into pots. Their work can be purchased at the Choiseul Art and Craft Centre. Venture 30 minutes south of Soufriere to Laborie and step into a Caribbean painting of narrow streets, French colonial architecture and fishing boats. The village is noted for its observance of vibrant Creole culture, black sand beaches and seaweed harvesting. Fishermen still blow into the conch shell to announce their arrival with the day’s catch. Photo Credit: St. Lucia Tourism Authority