Helen Of The West

Saint Lucia, also known as the ‘Helen of the West', is a beautiful island that is filled with lush green vegetation and long picturesque beaches. Tourism proves to be a vital part of the islands economy and measures are being taken to promote it as an ideal tourist destination. Tourists visiting in the months of January to April can experience all the ingredients that make up a great holiday with warm temperatures, sunny beaches, crystal clear water and spellbinding sceneries.

The eastern part of the island borders with the Atlantic Ocean, while the calm Caribbean Sea contributes to the natural beauty of the beaches located on the west coast. The Pitons are a pair of beautiful twin coastal peaks that soar 2,000 feet above the sea and dominate the magnificent rainforests where one can find a wide variety of flora. The forests are also home to a number of beautiful tropical birds, which include a number of endangered species like the St. Lucia parrot.

The long stretch of thick green forests is only broken by fertile fields and stretches of banana, coconut, mango, and papaya tree plantations. The island of St. Lucia was inhabited long before it got colonized as such its cultural treasures offer an excellent mixture of its rich past that has been dotted by many different traditions. The island exhibits a sense of warmth and charm that can be instantly felt once you visit the island. While touring the area, you are bound to come across a number of small villages, ancient fortresses and open air markets that add up to a rustic feeling.

Tourists visiting the island can enjoy a wide range of exciting and exotic recreational activities. St. Lucia's steep coastlines and beautiful reefs offer excellent snorkeling and scuba diving facilities. Famous for possessing a wide and extensive mountain range, the island proves to be an ideal destination for those interested in trekking and hiking. The island is also famous for the St. Lucia Soufriere volcano, which is the only drive-in volcanic crater in the entire world.