A FRIDAY IN SAINT LUCIA
9:00 a.m.
Full Breakfast (you’ll need it) at Marigot Bay Marina.
Very tranquil and private marina location that just has a silent magic about it.
10:30 a.m.- 11:20 a.m. Drive to Soufriere. Stop off at the Drive
thru volcano, botanical gardens and while you’re there you don’t
want to miss the opportunity to check into Saint Lucia’s natural spa,
the sulphur springs. The hot water pool at the Sulphur Springs have
been compared to Baden Baden in Germany, world renowned
for its ability to reduce stress, cure rheumatism, psoriasis and other skin ailments. In fact, in 1784, under instructions from King Louis
XV1 of France, samples of the mineral saturated water emerging
from Sulphur Springs were analyzed in France and found to possess
similar medicinal properties to the waters of the Aix-les-Bains. The
black water pool (38.7oc (101.6 Fahrenheit) waters also known to
have powerful healing abilities once you can get pass the heat
and plunge right in.
1:00 p.m- 2:30 p.m. There are many great options for lunch
in Soufriere. See page 31 Dasheene Restaurant at Ladera (image
above) and Orlando’s to name a few. The additional thirty minutes
will be necessary for taking in wonderful local desserts, the view and
enjoying a very chilled Piton beer.
2;30 - 5:30 p.m. With a list of many other options you can choose
to visit Fond Doux Plantation or snorkeling at Anse Chastanet Beach
resort. Fond Doux Estate, or relax pool side at Fond Doux Estate, a
Coco Planation resort famous for hosting royals like Prince Charles,
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cambridge Catherine
Middleton is an excellent retreat. Learn Saint Lucia’s rich history of
cocoa growing and traditional production, take a tour of the plan-
tation with its historic colonial style 100 year old restored villas, relax pool side and enjoy cocktails from their well-stocked bar. Anse
Chastanet Beach Resort is one of the most scenic scuba hideaways
in Saint Lucia, whether you are seeking a romantic getaway or the
tranquilty of Saint Lucia’s underwater life day or night. The reef’s
remarkable ecosystem offers an amazing profusion of unusual tropical marine life in 20 to 140 feet of calm clear water.
6:30- Until On your drive back to the north of the island which is
the center of nightlife on the island, stop off at the fishing village in
Anse La Raye for the Friday Night Fish Festival. Its a street party so
don’t worry about lookiing casual from your day activites. There you
can watch local vendors grill fish lobster, fish, shrimp and the famous
local roast bakes and fish cakes (a.k.a accra). This would be dinner
local village style. You might even catch some people speaking in
the islands second unofficial language “Creole”. If you are in the
mood for something a little more formal, get changed, have dinner at The Cliff At Cap restaurant hailed by the New York Times as
“One of the best tables on Saint Lucia”. This restaurant is set in one
of the most dramatic and romantic locations in the very north of
the island. There is usually a life band if you feel like pulling out your
dancing shoes. If you have the time before heading into Rodney
Bay Village to party all night at popular pubs or the Casino (which
can all be found on one strip) stop off at the Rodney Bay Marina
Boat yard to hang out at the Brig Unicorn (the tall ship “The Black
Pearl from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean), the owner Crista is a
wonderful host. The ship has now been to converted to a bar and
coming soon a private nightclub lounge. Go quickly because the
Brig will soon be off to Hollywood to film the new installment of Pirates of the Caribbean!
Great so you’ve made it through Friday, lots more to do on Saturday and even Sunday, now what did I say earlier about few things
to do?
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