Easily one of the most sought after and recognizable islands of the Caribbean. St. Lucia has niched itself as a leader in the tourism industry and attracts thousands of guests to its shores annually.
From the iconic Piton Mountains to the world-classed all-inclusive packages to the tourist oriented locals and the fine Caribbean cuisine, it is tough to filter out one thing that makes St. Lucia so wonderful for your Caribbean Holidays.
So we at www.caribbeaninsidersguide.com in selecting St. Lucia as the island of the month went with this island by another additional virtue that the country so adequately promotes, the culture of the people through its vibrant Carnival.
Historically carnival in the islands was held as a lead up to the Christian season of lent, but various decisions made at the administrative levels have resulted in St. Lucia’s carnival being held in July. The festivities really begin in May but the core of the parties, competitions and the ever vibrant street parades all take place in July.
We love the St. Lucia spirit as these people know the essence of good fun in the sun. The carnival season includes a something for everyone factor that is not found in any other part of the Caribbean. From the comfort of your seat you can enjoy a traditional Calypso competition or perhaps you prefer to stand and dance in the crowd to Groovy-Soca finals.
Still to tame for you? Perhaps a parade in the streets in the most vibrant costumes ever is the perfect stress-reliever. This island truly knows how to please everyone in this season of revelry, fun and true Caribbean enjoyment.
Another added feature of the St. Lucia carnival is one that does not originate with them but rather a true federation of the Caribbean islands. Many regional islanders make the annual trek to St. Lucia to celebrate carnival alongside their neighbors resulting in a true Caribbean party.
From Trinidad (which is known as the best carnival island in the world) to the US Virgin Islands, people flock in and indeed we always advise our readers to book early because rooms are taken very quickly.
So in all we wish to add yet another page to the several accolades of this beautiful island which is St. Lucia. Known as world-classed in the tourism arena, they also show their might in the area of culture, preserving their heritage and of course providing a good old time for all. So pack those bags and head to St. Lucia, you will not be disappointed.
Best Caribbean Holidays
For the best Caribbean Holidays you have ever experienced we at Caribbean insider’s guide have put together our unbiased opinions on what we feel will deliver the most memorable experience ever. For ease of reading we will form categories for each island and hope that you fall within one of them. So let’s get to it.
Our guide islands include:
Anguilla; Antigua & Barbuda; Barbados; Dominica; Grenada; Jamaica; St. Lucia; St. Maarten/Saint Martin; St. Kitts/Nevis; St. Vincent & the Grenadines; Montserrat; US Virgin Islands; Trinidad; Tobago
Our categories are:
Best Family Caribbean Holidays; Best Singles Caribbean Holidays; Best Couples Caribbean Holidays; Best Honeymoon Caribbean Holidays
1) Best Family Caribbean Holidays:
Our best pick in this category goes to Barbados. This island caters for guests with children of all ages. Our criteria for choosing this island came from the host of activities offered, the number of hotels offering kid’s only activities and the concentration of families that visit this gem of the Caribbean.
Whether it is to find daily activities or to give them special fun classes such as scuba lessons, most resorts have an activity director that specializes in the “kids” area;
Others in this category include Jamaica and Antigua which also hold your kids in the highest esteem. Many of the all-inclusive resorts in these islands also have directors assigned to children activities. When they are away, adults can have time to themselves for that well-earned relaxation or tropical drink poolside.
We have found that the all-inclusive resorts found throughout the Caribbean also cater to children and you should note that with your searches or travel agents;
2) Best Singles Caribbean Holidays:
Our best pick in this area is Jamaica. This island caters for all categories but we find that single people enjoy the atmosphere, the parties, the relaxation and the cultural exposure.
Whether you chose to stay on your resort or bask in the sun on a beach, you are sure to enjoy what Jamaica has to offer. This island has indeed niched themselves as one of the premier destinations in the world and reviews in most of our categories have them ranking very high.
3) Best Couples Caribbean Holidays:
If you are looking for that romantic getaway with no disturbances we rank Anguilla as the best in this category. This may come as a surprise to many readers especially with the advertising blitzes carried out by many other islands’ tourism boards.
Anguilla is known as the Caribbean’s best kept secret. The island is not known for all the modern tourist conveniences such as good shopping and transport but it does hold one advantage over most other destinations, its natural tranquility.
Visitors will fall in love with Anguilla’s incomparable white sands and turquoise blue waters as well as the peace and quiet not found elsewhere. It is where couples can get to know each other even more or rekindle that romantic flame. There are no distractions in Anguilla, just you two with your thoughts and aspirations to share.
Another great destination for your couples’ getaway we like to recommend is Dominica. This destination is known as the Nature Isle of the Caribbean and is especially loved by the eco-minded nature lovers amongst us.
From world-classed whale watching to some of the finest natural waterfalls in the world, Dominica is a true paradise. Yet another way for you and your loved one to enjoy each other in the beauty of a tropical setting.
4) Best Honeymoon Caribbean Holidays:
The island that ranks highest in this category is St. Lucia. This is another island that has found a true niche in a key category of visitors to the Caribbean.
Many of St. Lucia’s resorts carry competitive honeymoon packages and cater for the every need of newly-weds. From daily treats to relaxing couples massages there is a wide array of choices one can select from to make this a honeymoon of a lifetime.
We like the idea of a getaway honeymoon from the crowds where newlyweds can enjoy their new lives together. A private villa is ideal but where that is not possible the many hotel chains in St. Lucia also offer superior honeymoon packages that fits everyone’s budget and requirements.
Coming right behind St. Lucia we will like to recommend Nevis to our readers. The resort to visit here is the Four Seasons, the only five diamond resort of its kind in the Caribbean. Couples and especially newlyweds love Nevis for its serenity and natural beauty.
The Four Seasons, Nevis offers excellent honeymoon packages and they are known for pampering you to the point of being spoilt and you should be, especially on your wedding getaway.
We feel with these recommended islands you will be sure to enjoy whatever category you fell into. We hope that we have been of some assistance and that you enjoy the best Caribbean Holidays ever.