| Visitors to St. Lucia will find a Caribbean island that is | | | | Rainforest over a two-kilometer trail. Another hike can |
| attractive for its lush landscape, exotic rainforests and | | | | be found in a strenuous 3.5-hour trek through Edmund |
| beautiful beaches. | | | | Forest Reserve. For the more adventurous hikers, |
| The semi-mountainous island is a popular stop for both | | | | there is Enbas Saut. This 4-kilometer trail can be found |
| cruise visitors and vacationers coming for a long-term | | | | in the Central Rainforest Reserve, a 19,000 acre park |
| stay at nearly 100 hotels, resorts and inns. It is located | | | | at the foot of St. Lucia's highest mountain. |
| in the Eastern Caribbean, just south of Martinique and | | | | Shopping, nightlife and restaurants are available in the |
| northwest of Barbados. | | | | capitol city of Castries. Although the nation's currency |
| When visitors aren't spending time on the beach, they | | | | is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar, U.S. dollars are widely |
| will find St. Lucia has the usual variety of Caribbean | | | | accepted on the island. |
| things to do, mainly water sports but also hiking, ATV | | | | The best times to visit because of warmth and |
| rides and horseback rides. But it also has unique | | | | sunshine are December through June. The least |
| attractions that emphasize history, culture and the | | | | attractive months to visit because of rainfall from the |
| island's natural environment. | | | | annual Caribbean hurricane season are September |
| Major sightseeing attractions that focus on the island's | | | | and October. |
| history and culture include Pigeon Island National | | | | Like most Caribbean destinations, St. Lucia generally |
| Landmark, Fond d'Or Nature Historic Park and Fond | | | | requires visitors to have a passport and proof of |
| Doux Estate. | | | | return visit before being allowed to visit the island. |
| Nature activities include rainforest hikes such as the | | | | Visitors coming from cruise ships usually have to show |
| moderately difficult hike through the Des Cartiers | | | | their shipboard ID card to leave and return to the ship. |