St Lucia Family Fun

Caribbean Family Fun, St. Lucia

St. Lucia loves families. And why not? With warm sun, the melodic beat of steel drums and soft sand between tiny toes families love St. Lucia. The unspoiled natural beauty and exotic liveliness of this Caribbean island make St. Lucia undeniably family friendly. The ideal location for your family's next vacation.

St. Lucia offers an array of activities for every interest, attitude, and age. From adventure to relaxation, from culture to nature, discover it on St. Lucia.

For adventurous types

St Lucia offers land and water sports, treks through rain forests, and active volcanoes to explore. White water rafting and deep sea diving are also popular options. Mountain and trail biking or hiking through the numerous nature trails provide some of the most awe-inspiring sights of the entire Caribbean.

For laidback visitors

St Lucia provides dark sand volcanic beaches. Tropical bird watching and glass bottom boating tours are available. Tour a fishing village and its secret coves. Sunset cruises, golf, shopping or a visit to one of the many spa resorts can also satisfy the need for a little R&R.

On St. Lucia's south end lay dark sand volcanic beaches. Anse Chastenet, one of the best and most popular beaches, awards an excellent sight for snorkeling and diving. A great destination for all ages.

On the rugged north east coast sits the protected Grand Anse Nature Reserve. Home to rare birds and snakes as well as the annual nesting ground for endangered sea turtles. The beaches of Grand Anse, Petite Anse and Anse Louvet are hatching grounds for hawksbills, green turtles, leatherbacks and loggerheads. Turtle watches are held between March and July on these beaches. These watches are incredible opportunities to witness sea turtles rising from the sea. Kids and adults alike will love searching the rainforest canopy for wildlife and enjoy the rare natural beauty all around.

Nature trails are abundant throughout St. Lucia, including treks along the Barre de Lisle Ridge and up the peaks of Morne la Combe or Morne Le Blanc. Trails are rated from easy to strenuous by the Forest and Lands Department so it's easy to choose the right trail for your family.

Try an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) adventure cross country or waterfall biking ending in a cooling dip beneath a cascading waterfall for a different take on nature's breathtaking beauty.

Bird watching excursions boast the opportunity to spot the rare and beautiful St Lucian parrot, the Jacquot.Have the kids join in to help you spot them, making it a game will keep them interested and quiet. Whale watching provides occasion to glimpse humpbacks, pilot whales, sperm whales and spinning and spotted dolphins. Regardless of your age sighting these beasts will always be a thrill.

Another hot tourist spot is Mt Soufriére, with its collapsed volcanic crater, which continues to vent sulphurous steam. Its hot waters cascade down the mountainside in a series of dramatic waterfalls. Tropical botanic gardens lay at the foot of Diamond Falls providing natural mineral pools where one can bathe in the steaming waters. These volcanic waters are believed to be extremely therapeutic. Take a dip in the steaming baths after a days' hike to help unwind and ease muscle tension.

St. Lucian tours and activities are becoming more competitive, which means better deals for you. The summer months are generally "off-season" so greater bargains can be had. Regardless of your budget St. Lucia has everything from top-notch facilities and all-inclusive luxury resorts to more family friendly adventures. St. Lucia is here, why aren't you?