Top Ten Places in Saint Lucia!

10 places you must visit in Saint Lucia 

We’ve chosen the top ten places you simply must visit on your next trip to lovely Saint Lucia.

Mamiku Gardens 

Plush 12 acres of natural woodlands, This Historical Gardens of Madame de Micoud offer a series of different gardens for those who wish to revel in beauty and history at the same time. The name ‘Mamiku’ is an adaptation of “Madame de Micoud” the Baron’s wife. Mamiku Estate is a hardworking plantation producing bananas, tropical flowers and fruits, with the botanical gardens a recently-added enterprise.

The Soufriere Volcano 

the big guy with attitude. The Soufriere Volcano is known around the world, but for locals it’s also known as the Saint Lucia sulphur springs. Feeling adventurous? Visitors are able to drive right into the volcano, the only known drive-in volcano in the world by the way! Needn’t worry about volcanic activity while you’re there as the last event, a steam-only eruption, happened many years ago. The curative powers of the Diamond Mineral Baths where a small waterfall and ambrosial botanical garden are also open to tour. 

Diamond Waterfall, Botanical Gardens & Mineral Baths in Soufriere

Relax and replenish some of that lost energy by trekking to the Sulphur Springs.  The waters were said to hold the same properties as the famous French spa at Aix-les bains and the equally famous Aix-la-Chapelle (or Aachen) in Germany.  Bathing in the waters was highly recommended for people who suffered from chronic rheumatism, respiratory complaints or ulcers.

Castries Market

Named one of the top 10 markets in the world by National Geographic Magazine, Castries Market is the oldest market still in operation today. Located in the capital, it’s the largest meet-up of locals who gather to sell spices (star anise, mace, cinnamon); locally grown fruit and vegetables; condiments like hot-pepper sauce; locally made crafts like straw bags and wood carvings; or the fishermen’s catch.

Marigot Bay

 This one’s a bit of a trip, well, road trip anyway! Heading south of the isle, down to the Cul de Sac Valley with its endless banana plantations, is Marigot Bay. Perhaps one of the most secure anchorages in the Caribbean, Marigot was the setting for the original Doctor Doolittle starring Rex Harrison. After Marigot Bay, the road runs through the Roseau banana fields, and climbs into lush hills. Inland is the small community of Millet, the location of the Circle River Trail, one of the Heritage Tourism Programme’s attractions. The highlight of this trail is the Venus River which winds through Millet, all the way down to the Roseau Valley. This is an easy trek and includes an exceptional, freshwater bathing area.

Pigeon Island National Park

On the north side of Castries you’ll find all 44 acres of the Pigeon Island National Park. Once accessible only by sea, the causeway that joins Pigeon Island to the mainland was built in the 1970s. Grasslands, dry tropical forest and beaches are the geological interests of the Park. There are forts placed on the two summits of the island. In 1550 it was the hideout of a notorious French privateer, Jambe de Bois. Today Pigeon Island is the centre stage venue for the annual Saint Lucia Jazz Festival.


 The Pitons

Of course, we’ve saved the best for last! Oh, those Pitons, with their awe-inspiring peaks are outstanding examples of cultural and natural heritage.  They also happened to fit the UNESCO World Heritage Committee criteria for a world heritage stamp of recognition. The best-known features are of course the Gros Piton, Petit Piton and the Sulphur Springs (long advertised as the world’s only drive-in volcano).  However, the site contains many other unique aspects that the Heritage Committee deemed important to preserve. There are beautiful coral reefs, hawksbill turtles, pilot whales, 168 species of finfish, 148 species of plants (including eight rare trees) and 27 species of birds, five of which are found nowhere else in the world.

The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

 The cathedral is named after Mary, mother of Jesus, under her title, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. The form “Cathedral”, as it is commonly known, is the largest church in the Caribbean, measuring 200ft long by 100ft wide and was elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica on 11th May 1999 as part of the centenary celebrations. Designed to inspire divine reflection, this holy place portrays lovely murals which were decorated by Saint Lucian artist and church muralist, Dunstan St. Omer. He refurbished the existing murals in the Minor Basilica and produced fourteen (14) stained-glass windows to replace the present plain-glass ones. The result is a warm space and no matter where you are in Saint Lucia, you are sure to find a religious group that would be happy to welcome you.

Vieux Fort 

At the extreme tip of St. Lucia is Moule-A-Chique peninsula with lighthouse at its extremity. The cliffs are home to numerous sea birds and the heights offer views of the coasts of Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Off the Atlantic shore of Vieux Fort is the Maria Islands Nature Reserve. The reserve is home to the indigenous Saint Lucia Racer (kouwès), a small, nocturnal snake, and a ground lizard – the St. Lucia Whiptail (zanndoli tè). Many birds nest here and the reserve is closed during the reproduction season.

Morne Fortune

High on the southern side of Castries, at the end of a road that snakes up the slopes of the mountain to offer spectacular views of Castries Harbour, Vigie and the north of the island, sits Morne Fortune. On the Morne is the historic century-old Government House, which is the official residence of the Governor General. The house is an outstanding example of Victorian architecture and Le Pavillon Royal is the museum on the Government House grounds.

Adventure Antigua Stingray City Snorkel

Stingray City in Antigua is definitely not about grabbing the nearest available pectoral disc and scooting through the water with your fingers crossed. Professional handlers give clear instructions for a risk-free experience so relax and enjoy handling, feeding, swimming and interacting with the rays.


These creatures are very friendly and will only stab you with the barbed stinger in their tail in self-defense, when they feel threatened or trapped. Fair enough. Just don’t make any threatening moves.

Things kick off at the land base at Seatons, one of Antigua’s most picturesque coastal villages. After meeting some monkeys and parrots, you’ll be whisked to the nearby marine city  - Bond-style, in a speedboat. No martinis at your destination but plenty of these alien-looking sea-creatures, with eyes on their dorsal side and mouth and nostrils on their underbelly. But for all their weirdness, they’re graceful creatures that undulate like a wave.

Stingrays inhabit warm, shallow waters – good news for humans eager to get up close and personal. You can stand in the water or swim with them. The Southern Ray found in this region is said to be ‘the puppy dog of the sea’ – friendly and gentle.

After feeding time, and a spot of snorkeling on the reefs, it’s back to base for a well-deserved drink, a look at the photos taken of you and your new best friend, and a shower under a coconut tree. A really exhilarating experience, and great fun for the whole family.

Top 5 Beaches in Antigua

It’s no secret that Antigua is awash with sensational beaches – one for each day of the year, according to the hype. Everyone has their favorite, but here’s our pick of five of the best, from windswept and dramatic to secluded and romantic – and not forgetting the hard-core kitesurfer’s paradise.

Bird Island

Fancy something a bit different’ How about trying an uninhabited, white-sand Crusoe-isle for the day’ As it’s name suggests, it’s a favorite haunt of some magnificent tropical birds, including exotic red-billed species as well as brown pelicans and frigate birds. If you’re really lucky you may catch a glimpse of the rare but harmless racer snake. There’s great snorkeling around the island’s tranquil waters. Popular with locals during holiday periods, particularly Easter. How to get there’ Best option is to make friends with a boat-owner. Failing that, take your pick from one of the day-sailing tour companies or charter your own boat (if you’re a qualified sailor you’ll need to submit the relevant documentation).

Half Moon Bay

Arguably the jewel in the crown. From dramatic waves (in the middle of the bay) and calm waters (on the left) to great snorkeling, this sensational mile-long, crescent-shaped east-coast bay has got the lot – apart from restaurants, so be sure to take a picnic (although nearby Harry’s bar serves basic fare and cramping cold beers). You can even find a special type of mud here that works wonders on the skin. The exact location is a closely guarded secret but those in the know emerge plastered from head to toe in the stuff.

Jabberwok

The beautiful turquoise waters of this undeveloped north-coast beach tempt many a passer-by. But apart from its natural beauty, it has also emerged as a prime spot for kitesurfing. Professional training for this adrenalin-fired thrill is available from two mobile units that have set up residence on the beach in recent years, their colorful sails flying high.

Long Bay

Here’s one for the whole family. With its powdery white sand and tranquil, deep blue waters, it’s great for swimming, snorkeling and people watching. And there are a couple of nice restaurants to choose from no frills.

Rendezvous Bay

This breathtaking, secluded north-coast bay is terrific if you want some serious privacy and maybe a touch of romance. It’s not accessible by car but it’s well worth the half-hour walk to get there. The chances are you’ll have it all to yourselves.

Top Hotels and Resorts Barbados

If you are headed to the Caribbean for the very first time, a great place to begin is with Barbados. So you will not experience too much culture shock, try going to this Lesser Antilles island, which is one of the most developed islands. Here you will see the most beautiful Barbados beach resorts and Barbados hotels meant just for the most discriminating visitor. As soon as you are set to plan your vacation, here are a couple of hotels in Barbados we are sure you will enjoy.

The Crane Hotel

Elegant, timeless, breath-taking; all are words used to describe the Caribbean’s first resort hotel, The Crane Residential Resort. Located on the beautiful Crane Beach, the resort is the perfect blend of old-world sophistication and natural island charm. The modernity of the hotel coexists peacefully with the dramatic backdrop that nature has designed, creating a wonderful experience for travellers seeking a resort which has all the features of a contemporary hotel, while still retaining the feel of a secluded island hideaway. Indeed, the only thing perhaps more famous than the resort itself is the beach on which it is located. Declared by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous as one of the top 10 beaches in the world and also copping the 23rd spot on CNN’s list of the world’s top 100 beaches; the Crane beach, renowned for its tranquillity and picturesque views, is a favourite of both locals and visitors. The petal soft sand and stunning aquamarine sea represents the Barbadian beach at its finest and the playful waves are perfect for water sports.

The House Hotel

If your ideal holiday is time reserved with your beloved in a natural utopia like a veritable Adam and Eve, The House is exactly what you are looking for.

Located on the quiet, scenic West Coast of Barbados, The House is a unique “adults only” resort that nurtures intimacy free from interruption from the outside world.

Immersed in the chic, understated elegance and tropical ambience of The House, you may just feel like you’re in a home away from home. Only this home is directly on the beach, manned by enthusiastic Ambassadors to make your stay more comfortable, and is complete with a fitness centre and business arena.The House offers packages for the discerning guest. Choose the Spa Indulge and you’ll indulge in 2 spa treatments, fruit bowl on arrival and a room upgrade, all included in the price of your booking. Golf lovers, your Golf Getaway will include a round of golf at the deluxe Apes Hill course.

Hilton Barbados

At the Hilton Barbados, you’ll be surrounded every moment by luxury, immersed in service excellence and soothed by rustling palm trees and salty breezes.

Widely appreciated as an executive hotel, in truth no one is left out at the Hilton Barbados. There is a variety of dining options from casual, to elegant, to beach fare for the whole family.  You can dine in the quiet indoors or eat outdoors in the sunlight and admire the unique large model lighthouse on the ground floor. Hilton hotel is also the home to a series of 17th century cannons – reminiscent of the days of British rule in Barbados and some of the finest pieces of era artillery in the world.

On this holiday you will not receive less than top quality. The resort features stunning swimming pools with whirlpool and infinity edge, three sizable tennis courts and a spa and fitness centre. There are 350 rooms, 77 of which are executive rooms with access to the business lounge, all with views of the sparkling Caribbean Sea and breezy balconies. Rooms are charming with refined accents of tropical colour against pure whites, luscious creams and reserved browns.

Radisson Aquatica

Like an exquisite diamond carved from rough rock, the Radisson Aquatica sits along an outstretched pier in Carlisle Bay, Barbados. The resort shines brightly as a brand new holiday hallmark on this majestic island. Recently refurbished, the Radisson’s accommodation and surroundings have proven themselves to be a cut above the rest.

The hotel itself sits on a piece of paradise, cradled by white sands and crystal clear seas. Carlisle Bay is a quiet peninsula on what is otherwise a busy coast with direct access to the capital (5 minutes), shopping malls and complexes or pulsating nightlife, restaurants and bars (10 minutes). There is frequent bus service along the main road.

Guests are encouraged to get their feet wet on location with water sports closely located to The Radisson like sailing, snorkeling, paddle boarding or scuba diving, or to simply dip their toes into the on-site swimming pool.

Mango Bay Hotel and Beach Club

Holetown is the hub of St James parish, a couple of streets of treats paralleling the slim but sandy beach. Good restaurants and shopping are abundant, and you can also find casual eateries and bars. The new Lime Grove complex also houses an art gallery and spaces for occasional entertainment. It’s a great spot for couples.

Tucked away behind all this, right on the beach, is Mango Bay. This attractive, mid-range property crosses Caribbean chic with elements suggesting a small Spanish village. It’s all bejeweled with tropical landscaping around a free-form pool. Night-time brings out the splendor, when blazing torches light your approach past a grand fountain.

Its 76 guest rooms are unfussy and nicely appointed. All have furnished balconies or patios viewing either the garden or the sea.

Dine and Wine in Barbados

One of the best things about visiting the Caribbean is eating awesome Caribbean food. The restaurants in Barbados provide you with temptations that you will not find anywhere else. If you are planning a vacation to this part of the Caribbean, here is a list of the best places to eat in Barbados that you might want to try.

The Cliff Restaurant

Set, as its name betrays, on a cliff overlooking Barbados’ platinum coast, The Cliff Restaurant is built on a foundation of natural rock. The locale, lit brilliantly by night with flaming torches, lies like a ship washed on top the rocks gazing out to sea.

The Cliff Restaurant is one of the most exclusive sites on the island, hidden beyond a mysterious white wall in the affluent parish of St James. What lies beyond the secretive white walls, is utterly breathtaking.

Table settings are grand, comfortably spaced to allow for private conversation. Seating is separated between an upper and lower deck, both facing a panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea. Furnishings are elegant, with no expense spared to offer the luxury and quality to which patrons have grown accustomed.

The Tides

No matter what time of year or hour of the day you visit, you will be bowled over by The Tides. Owned by Tammie and Guy Beasley, The Tides’ specialty is enviously fresh seafood.

Fondly known as ‘the restaurant for special occasions’, birthdays, anniversaries, get togethers and honeymoons are all some of the best reasons to visit. Another great reason is the gorgeous location.

Sitting right on the oceanfront, at night the sound of the waves gently rolling in and breaking against the rocks provides an ambient music that reminds you you’re in the most beautiful place on earth. The sound of the ocean paired with lush greenery, red clay tiles and ancient trees that grow among the table settings, gives you a warm and earthly feel. The Tides is a restaurant of natural and old world charm.

Admiring the scenery at The Tides reminds you why it is the special occasions restaurant. If you’re looking for a site to host a wedding reception, The Tides will take all the pressure off of your shoulders. With its prime location right on the water, it’s absolutely picture perfect.

Lobster Alive

The food is excellent, the vibe is carefree, and though it’s far from fancy, there is some beauty to behold, ‘mostly the impressive expanse of Carlisle Bay.

This is the place for lingering lunches. For a legendary day of indulgence, take the two-step program:

1) Cavort in the sea and laze in the sun with loungers and umbrellas provided;

2) Enjoy fine cuisine, barefoot. Even better, anchor in the bay and swim ashore; then do steps 1 and 2, in whichever order you prefer.

Dinner is relaxed, with the sparkle of stemware and stars contrasting with the rustic simplicity. Dine there when there’s live jazz, and it’s something truly special. 

Tapas

At this South Coast favorite, expect good company, distinctive cocktails and tapas with an Italian flair on a seafront location.

Staying true to the concept of tapas’ – sociability over an early evening drink’ – the bar is always buzzing, with skilled bartenders offering up a variety of cocktails, such as the unique wild berry caipiroska. Set right at the entrance, the clever bar design lends itself to a relaxed communal ambiance where patrons have more than enough space to catch up over drinks.

Order straight from the bar, or retreat to the spacious and cool upstairs terrace, which provides a somewhat quieter respite for dinner. Up here, shared whispers with your table companion simply mingle with the sound of the ocean and snippets of bar conversation down below for a very pleasant dining experience.

Besides the friendliness, however, tapas is what patrons come for. For a bit of heaven on a small plate, sample the shrimp panko or the light and limey seafood ceviche. Check the homey blackboard at the restaurant’s center, specials etched in chalk, to find your personal fave.

Champers Wine Bar & Restaurant

Break out the bubbly and see why everyone is raving about Champers Wine Bar and Restaurant!

Conveniently located on the South Coast, the island’s beehive of a parish, Champers is a great setting to enjoy a fine meal and is often itself bustling with activity. With plenty of gusto without the pretention, Champers prides itself on offering fine food at an affordable price, served by knowledgeable and attentive staff.

Tucked away from the main highway on a quieter side street, there is ample parking directly across from the Restaurant. You will be genuinely welcomed, and may choose to browse Champers’ modern art gallery before or after you dine. Curated by Vanita Commissiong, one of Barbados’ most popular artists, it really is a sight to behold. Celebrating the contemporary restaurant-gallery concept is just one of Champers’ unique features.

Another unforgettable feature is the stunning view. Set on a low cliff top, you will be overlooking Accra beach – quite probably the most frequented beach in Barbados. There is also a wide reaching view of the ocean, which during the day mumbles sweet nothings to your conversation, and at night enhances the affair with its profound depth and reflective flickers of starlight.

Sushi Nights in Trinidad

A Trini Sushi Time


A good night out in Trinidad these days can begin with Sushi and Wine and end with doubles. Sushi bars litter the town and its definitely worth a try:

The Hyatt Sushi Bar 

Hyatt Regency Hotel it boasts a true sushi experience with a line of highly trained chefs preparing your order behind the seated granite bar.

great food and pleasant staff, and the your choice of ambiance inside the smaller area adjacent to the bar, at the bar itself or outside on the cushy wicker couches overlooking the waterfront. Scented candles and flambeauxs add a lovely touch to the mood. Quiet nights are weekdays, with scatterings of locals and foreign businessmen. The weekends however, are bustling with locals so bring a date and enjoy!

Kaizan Sushi 

Kaizan  Sushi is a different Kind of dining and entertainment experience located at Fiesta Plaza, Movie Town Complex, Kaizan Sushi offers memorable dinning in a unique setting, so put Kaizan Sushi on your to-do list during your visit to Trinidad and Tobago. 

More Vino Sushi 

More Vino opened up its Ariapita doors on February 14th 2005. Initially a retail store, the concept was redirected to a wine bar. In 2009, “More Sushi” was created and it is now known as More Vino More Suhi showcasing a wide array of sushi, wine, spirits and cocktails.

More Vino coupled with the country most authentic sushi bar More Sushi for an eclectic fusion of Japanese and European cuisine with friendly local vibe. With a wide variety of Iternational wines, gourment food, premium spirits, beers, cigards, and hookahs, and just enjoy the unive abience 

Levels Ultrabar & Lounge

Sushi Restaurant

LeVeLs ultrabar and lounge is a sushi bar and lounge comprising five distinct levels of comfort, ranging from plush executive to feet-up-on-the railings casual style. Enjoy al fresco dining at Deck LeVeL – which takes its name from the stylish wooden deck – or Street LeVeL – that patio

floating around the perimeter that makes you want to just go there. Or chill out indoors at Pub LeVeL, with dining and drinking in a relaxed atmosphere at either the sushi or main bar. The more sophisticated Lounge LeVeL offers leather armchairs and plush sofas scattered throughout

the second floor; its own bar and dining area allows both discrete and discreet enjoyment of semi-private comfort.

Samurai Trinidad
Japanese Restaurant

Trinidad Restaurant Samurai

A genuine slice of the Far East in West Port of Spain

The crucial element of Japanese fine dining – the cuisine – is authentic and perfect at Samurai. Sit at the raised sushi bar to watch Japanese-born chef Kenji supervise the open kitchen’s handmade sushi and teriyaki. Or choose the sizzling teppanyaki tables for the famous, “dinner and a show” as chefs slice, dice and toss ingredients through the air, delighting the eyes and ears – and then the palate!

But it’s the ambience – the stunning chandelier at the door, the authentic Samurai warrior’s costume in the foyer, the pockets of intimacy everywhere – and the first-rate service that lifts Samurai. And the painstaking customer care, like the 732 secure parking spaces or the in-house restrooms. Outdoor patio dining maximizes Port of Spain’s excitement– but retreat indoors and you might have stepped into Manhattan’s finest Japanese restaurant, complete with private teppanyaki room.

The Little Island called St. Lucia

Jazz it  up St Lucia Way 

After 24 years of trendsetting the Caribbean festival product, Saint Lucia inaugurates the next chapter in the life of what was formerly Saint Lucia Jazz with a rebranded and redefined festival product that offers its patrons a full immersion into things culturally and creatively Saint Lucian.

Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival’ serves up many ‘firsts’ in addition to the already generous menu of free and paid venues, chart topping music and the most iconic legends in jazz and contemporary music to have populated the latter twentieth century.

Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festive spans a full 11 days and upwards of fifteen venues featuring some of the best live performances spiced with the celebration of Saint Lucian Arts, culture and cuisine. 

This creative sector component is defined by a literary and performing arts renaissance; a vibrant music performance and production sector; award winning gourmet Chefs; and the consistent celebration of heritage through diverse genres of dance, song, language, fashion, fine arts. Saint Lucia, as the artistic mecca of the Eastern Caribbean Economic Union is well able to define a new and differentiated cultural component of an already unmatched touristic destination.

Say i DO at St. Lucia (St. Lucia Weddings)

JADE MOUTAINS

Built into a mountain way above the Caribbean sea, Jade Mountain offers a Total Romance package that has it all, including a drive-in volcano, Diamond mineral baths and a variety of great, fun, island activities included in your package.

BAY GARDENS

Spend a full four nights celebrating your union on Pigeon Island with the Fall in Love package that includes a couples massage and romantic dinner.

ANSE CHASTANET

Get married at St. Lucia’s AnseChastanet resort for one of the most romantic and beautiful experiences imaginable. AnseChastanet is one of the most romantic spots in the Caribbean and the perfect place for you to celebrate your wedding and enjoy an unforgettable honeymoon. You choose the beach, treehouse or plantation where the blessed event takes place, so your special day is made to order. There’s only one wedding a day at AnseChastanet so be sure to book yours well in advance.

Friday Night Lime at De Kornah Ba

This is the kind of place where you can really enjoy the laid-back, casual Caribbean vibe without any pretension. Situated smack dab in centre of the Gros Islet village, De Kornah Ba’ affords the best views of all the activity, which isn’t much during the day, but by night, oh my, Gros Islet is the place to be.

This is especially so on Friday nights when the otherwise quiet fishing village becomes animated with its long-standing street party. Thronging crowds, thumping music, air saturated with energy, and the streets come alive. And there is no better place from which to watch it all than De Kornah Ba’.

If all it provided were a relatively detached maco balcony, that would be one thing, but De Kornah Ba’ also serves up some great grub at seriously good prices. The menu is simple but the offerings delicious, an essential trick in making sure things are consistent in a high turnover place like this. Excellent fries and a surprisingly good salad accompany food from the grill’ribs, fish, chicken and steak. All dressings and sauces are home-made.

De Kornah Ba’ is also open for lunch from Tuesday to Sunday 12-2 pm and for dinner from 6 pm.

Come Gulf in St. Lucia (Saint Lucia Golf & Country Club)

While the point at the St Lucia Golf & Country Club is of course golf, there is so much more on offer at this favored hang-out for the well-heeled. Situated in the exclusive Cap Estate community, the St Lucia Golf & Country Club is a club house, pro-shop, restaurant and bar. The course itself is an 18-hole, par-71, 6885-yard course, sprawled on a beautiful stretch of property with views that span the Caribbean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.

The course not only looks beautiful but plays beautifully as well. Don’t be lulled into complacency, though. Regular players routinely begrudge the ponds on the 8, 12 and 18 holes. Says one player, ‘A shot like that would be no problem on an open fairway, but put a body of water in front of me and it’s bye-bye ball!’

Service reigns the fairways, and players can count on the friendly refreshment cart team to slake their thirst and satiate their hunger. Nurse your disappointment or celebrate your triumph at the Cap Grill, the country club’s restaurant and bar. The well-appointed clubhouse is perfect for lingering country club lunches with cocktail pitchers; you can hunker down for a flank steak meal or nibble at a fresh organic salad.

The Inner Gallery 

A work of art collected on a trip can be the ultimate conversation piece at your dinner affair. What can be more gratifying than saying, ‘Ah yes, it’s a Walcott. You know, the water colorist and Nobel laureate’ I picked up that piece when I was in Saint Lucia last year, a delightful landscape. He does so know how to capture the spirit of the place.’

Impressing the friends aside, buying local art is a great way to support the artistic endeavor in a growing community and bring back the ultimate remembrance of your time in Saint Lucia. The Inner Gallery has been revolutionising the art scene by providing a consistent, high-visibility platform for Saint Lucian and Caribbean-inspired art. Owner Rachael DuBoulay is knowledgeable, passionate and committed to seeing the art community grow. She hosts regular exhibitions, both group and individual, and is on hand to advise. Inner Gallery also has framing services, should you want the full Saint Lucia art experience.

The Inner Gallery is home to Dominican/St Lucian Arnold Toulon who embraces Caribbean color but eschews the convention of the paint brush. American transplant Jonathan Gladding is known for his portraits of people and scenes in his beloved Laborie. Gilly Gobinet developed a variety of styles as she experimented with pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic and oil, and her quirky sense of humor peeks through. British born, Virginia Henry came to the island with her Saint Lucian husband. Using strong color, she often chooses dance and music themes. Shay Cozier’s own story is inspiring’recovering from a stroke in her early thirties, she redefined her style and now works in acrylics on canvas with a palette knife; her work is characterised by a vitality, almost a brazenness. Donna Gomez focuses on landscapes, celebrating the everyday banana tree and hibiscus flower; when she depicts a flower, it’s as if she is painting the portrait of an individual’with all the quirks and glorious imperfections.

A Day in the Life of the Hackshaw’s – Whale and Dolphin Watching in St. Lucia

While St Lucia may be known as the honeymoon island of the Caribbean, this gorgeous island can now also tout whale and dolphin sightings amongst its must-sees. Chris Hackshaw and the rest of the outstanding team members have always gone above and beyond to ensure each guest has an unforgettable experience. It’s St Lucian hospitality at its best.

Spend the day deep sea fishing with Hackshaw’s (they do coastal cruises, too); the thrill of seeing a Sperm Whale up close and personal or marvelling at the playfulness of the dolphins is hard to resist. The tour’s ‘Whale Watch Special’ seals the deal every time.