Back way back when, to a time when the internet was in its infancy there was this awesome travel site called Octopus Travel, I even used to use it, of course like many websites they close down, this one though had a huge following and there is a help out there for those who wish to reminisce
Before you get the Octopus Travel help here's an idea of somewhere amazing to go to on your next holiday away. St Lucia is up there on my things to do before i'm 50 list, what about you?
A small tropical paradise, Saint Lucia is a sovereign island country. This breathtakingly beautiful, tropical island is still relatively unknown. It is to be found midway down the Eastern Caribbean chain, set in between Martinique and St. Vincent – just north of Barbados. The official language here is English, although 95% of the population speaks patois which is the influence of the French who settled here in the 17th century. Saint Lucia became an independent state of the Commonwealth associated with the UK and Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of State.
Saint Lucia is more mountainous than other Islands in the Caribbean, the highest point being Mount Gimie at 950 metres above sea level. The island’s famous landmark, the iconic Pitons, rises 2,000 feet up from the sea and shelter the fabulous rain forests. Within the rainforest, there are lush fields and orchards of coconut, mango, papaya and banana trees. Tourism is the main source of income here and the people have a reputation for their charm and warmth.
Many travelers visit St. Lucia mid-December through to the middle of April, which is the busy high season. At this time, attractions, hotels and restaurants are very heavily booked and of course more expensive than during the off season. The benefit, however, is better weather – the least amount of rain falls during this period and the weather is warm, but not stifling. The hurricane season coincides with an increase in rain and temperatures, marking the off-season in St. Lucia. June through to November are the wettest months, with most of the rain being in the form of short heavy downpours followed by bright sunshine - the temperature tends to rise a few degrees making the heat feel a little more uncomfortable. Prices of airline tickets and hotel prices can drop up to 50% after mid-April and remain low for the summer and the hurricane season.
Many couples choose to spend their honeymoon here on the island of St. Lucia where the locals are warm and friendly. The accommodation is wonderful, the weather nears perfect, the surrounding natural beauty stunning and there is plenty of opportunity for relaxation and fun. There are many attractions and activities to enjoy whilst on holiday here in St Lucia and many of the hotels are only too happy to assist you. Click here to find some of the best things to do in St Lucia
Saint Lucia is more mountainous than other Islands in the Caribbean, the highest point being Mount Gimie at 950 metres above sea level. The island’s famous landmark, the iconic Pitons, rises 2,000 feet up from the sea and shelter the fabulous rain forests. Within the rainforest, there are lush fields and orchards of coconut, mango, papaya and banana trees. Tourism is the main source of income here and the people have a reputation for their charm and warmth.
Many travelers visit St. Lucia mid-December through to the middle of April, which is the busy high season. At this time, attractions, hotels and restaurants are very heavily booked and of course more expensive than during the off season. The benefit, however, is better weather – the least amount of rain falls during this period and the weather is warm, but not stifling. The hurricane season coincides with an increase in rain and temperatures, marking the off-season in St. Lucia. June through to November are the wettest months, with most of the rain being in the form of short heavy downpours followed by bright sunshine - the temperature tends to rise a few degrees making the heat feel a little more uncomfortable. Prices of airline tickets and hotel prices can drop up to 50% after mid-April and remain low for the summer and the hurricane season.
Many couples choose to spend their honeymoon here on the island of St. Lucia where the locals are warm and friendly. The accommodation is wonderful, the weather nears perfect, the surrounding natural beauty stunning and there is plenty of opportunity for relaxation and fun. There are many attractions and activities to enjoy whilst on holiday here in St Lucia and many of the hotels are only too happy to assist you. Click here to find some of the best things to do in St Lucia