HAYES TRAVEL GROUP

The small Caribbean island of St. Lucia is a rich composite of history and stunning natural beauty, offering you a unique blend of cultures, dense rainforests, volcanic mountains, and, of course, gorgeous white sand beaches. If you get bored here, there's no one to blame but yourself.

 

St. Lucia is nicknamed "Helen of the West Indies," likened to Helen of Troy because of its lengthy history of dispute between the British and the French. The remnants of that long conflict are still apparent in the culture, the names, and the customs of the island, but today St. Lucia is an independent nation under the British Crown of HM Queen Elizabeth II. It′s one of the most popular Caribbean destinations, and tourism is big business here. Lavish, all-inclusive hotels lure sybarites intent on doing serious beach time, while simple fishing villages peppering the coast and the central rainforests ripe with fragrant Frangipani and orchids, offer a deeper look at the island and her people. St. Lucia is both the adventurer's paradise and the luxury hound's libation for relaxation.

 

When it comes to accommodations, St. Lucia offers a wealth of options ranging from luxury resorts built into the side of mountains and open to nature, to luxurious suites with panoramic views and infinity pools, to villas with grotto showers, plunge pools and private beach access, to intimate bungalows made for two. Many of these resorts offer destination wedding packages at very reasonable rates offering you the Caribbean honeymoon and wedding in one package. You can choose from hotels with European plans or all-inclusive honeymoon destinations like Sandals Resorts (they have three on the island you can play at) that have taken all-inclusive to a new level of luxury from their sumptuous suites to their butler service.