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New Caribbean Getaway to St. Lucia

A view of the Pitons, on the southwestern coast.

Photo: Paul Costello

Plenty of people have heard of St. Lucia—its reputation for beauty precedes it—yet relatively few have been. That’s too bad for them, because this former British territory (it gained independence in 1979) has a staggering variety of landscapes, from jungle-draped peaks and black-sand beaches to tranquil cocoa plantations; luxurious marinas to sleepy Creole villages. Diving, hiking, bird-watching, sailing, yachting, and sport-fishing are all superb here. As is eating: those verdant slopes and dense forests are the source of fabulous produce, a rarity in the Caribbean. Read the article

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6 Hotels 4 Restaurants 2 Activities

Destinations: St. Lucia · Castries · Gros Islet + The North · Soufriere

Themes: Beach · Food + Drink · Hotels + Resorts

Inspired by: St. Lucia Redefines the Caribbean Vacation — by Peter Jon Lindberg, Published Nov. 2009

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Marigot Bay Hotel

St. Lucia | Caribbean

Chic retreat with a South Beach vibe, located on a picturesque marina.
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Cap Maison

Gros Islet + The North | Caribbean | St. Lucia

Known for its five-star service, Cap Maison sits atop an oceanfront bluff on a former sugar plantation. This luxurious resort on St. Lucia’s northwest
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Jalousie Plantation

St. Lucia | Caribbean

This former sugar estate of freestanding villas overlooking a white-sand beach is situated within a UNESCO World Heritage site. The property will rela
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Fond Doux Holiday Plantation

St. Lucia | Caribbean

Pay a visit to this working plantation and eco-resort owned by Lyton and Eroline Lamontagne, in the hills above the village of Soufrière. Established
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Jade Mountain

Soufriere | Caribbean | St. Lucia

Located at the highest point of the island, near the west coast town of Soufrière, Jade Mountain wraps around a hillside, its exterior all curves and
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Anse Chastanet Resort

Soufriere | Caribbean | St. Lucia

Years before eco-conscious design became trendy, Russian-Canadian architect Nick Troubetzkoy designed and built his dream resort: a series of 49 open-... More

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Dasheene

Soufriere | Caribbean | St. Lucia

Chef Orlando Satchell is a well-known proponent of Lucian cuisine; his Thursday night buffets are a local favorite.
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Apsara At Trou Au Diable Restaurant

Soufriere | Caribbean | St. Lucia

Below the Pitons on the southwestern coast of St. Lucia, Trou au Diable Restaurant sits on the Anse Chastanet Resort's beach, and breakfast, lunch and
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Coal Pot

Castries | Caribbean | St. Lucia

A beloved landmark in the capital serving mahimahi in lemon-butter sauce and a quintessentially Lucian callaloo soup.
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Rodney Bay Marina

Castries | Caribbean | St. Lucia

Head here for cruises and sails around the island and to Martinique or St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Miss Theresa’s Bakery

Soufriere | Caribbean | St. Lucia

Ms. Theresa’s Bakery, an authentic island enterprise for more than 60 years, is legendary for freshly baked Creole baguettes. The modest Soufrière riv
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Diamond Botanical Garden and Waterfalls

Soufriere | Caribbean | St. Lucia

Lush former plantation laced with hiking trails. These are the same warm springs that refreshed Louis XVI’s troops when they were stationed in St. Luc
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