ITINERARY
A PERFECT DAY
by Lindsay Anderson
S T. L U C I A
Smugglers Nest Villa
Hiking Gros Piton
Fort Rodney on Pigeon Island
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7:45 AM
Wake up in paradise. Your
home base on this romantic
adventure is Smugglers Nest,
one of the many choices you’ll
have through our SELECT
Villas collection. Take your
coffee — prepared by your
dedicated staff — down to the
wooden gazebo on the water’s
edge and enjoy the spectacular
views of Smugglers Beach,
Pigeon Island and the
stunning north coast.
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St. Lucia’s fascinating historic
sites and charming towns
are not to be missed. Start
with Pigeon Island National
Landmark, located near the
capital of Castries. One of the
most important sites in
St. Lucia’s history, this small
island includes military ruins
from the lengthy battle between
the French and British and was
also once occupied by pirates of
a most stereotypical nature.
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11:21 AM
Further south is the country’s
former capital, Soufriere, an
enchanting town where the
island’s French history is still
visible in the colorful façades
still lining the streets. Enjoy
an early lunch at the romantic
Boucan Restaurant & Bar
by Hotel Chocolat using the
200 USD destination dollars
you received for booking your
stay through our agency. Finish
your meal with The Magnificent
Piton, a dramatic soft meringue
peak surrounded by estate
chocolate soup.
After eating your “Piton,” it’s
time to set foot on the real deal.
The Petit and Gros Pitons,
St. Lucia’s most recognizable
landmarks, are verdant, former
volcanoes rising dramatically
out of the ocean. Hire a guide
and set your sights on Gros
Piton; despite being the taller
of the two, it’s the safer to hike.
The view from the top will take
away any remaining breath you
have after the ascent.