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Activities in St. Lucia

Vacationers can enjoy a number of great activities while visiting St. Lucia

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After arriving on St. Lucia, active travelers will soon discover that the island offers an abundance of exciting activities. Fishing, golf, and water sports are just a few of the fun things to do during your Caribbean getaway. St. Lucia has something for travelers of all kinds.

Water Sports

As with most places in the Caribbean, fishing on St. Lucia is excellent. Game fishermen will be in paradise with the wide variety of fish found in the water surrounding the island. And with the abundance of game fish in St. Lucia's waters, fishermen will have plenty of opportunities to catch the "Big One." Fishing charters on the island can take you to the best places to fish, as well as supply you with any equipment you may need for your outing. Fishing on St. Lucia is not only a popular sport, but also a way of life for many of the islanders.

...try a moonlit ferry ride in Marigot Bay.

 

St. Lucia has become a popular vacation destination among snorkelers and divers. The clear, warm waters of the Caribbean boast a plethora of amazing marine life, including coral reef walls, countless fish, and other sea creatures. Divers and snorkelers will discover that the underwater world of St. Lucia is a fascinating place full of wonderful and mysterious sites. While on the island, scuba divers can choose to explore a number of places beneath the ocean surface. Wreck and wall diving are among the most popular kinds of diving on St. Lucia.

Sports

Golfers may find that St. Lucia is somewhat lacking as far as golf courses are concerned. But there are two courses on the island, so you can take a break from the sunbathing and enjoy a few holes of golf on your tropical getaway. Though not a championship course, the St. Lucia Golf and Country Club offers 18-holes of challenging golf in an exotic setting. The island's Sandals Resort is home to a 9-hole course. Guests of the hotel can play complimentary golf on a splendidly scenic course featuring rolling green hills and lush tropical landscaping.

Tennis is also a popular pastime in St. Lucia. Most major resorts offer floodlit courts free-of-charge for their guests, and even private lessons with the in-house pro.  Guests who end up staying at resorts without tennis courts can often head to the nearest hotel and pay a small fee for a few hours of court time. 

Shopping

Shopping is a great way to pass a few hours here and there during your time in St. Lucia. There are a few things you want to be on the look out for as you go from shop to shop. Locally made products, especially woven hats, batik fabrics, and pottery make great souvenirs; and duty-free designer goods and imports at deep discounts are items you'll want to stock up on for your own collection.

Events and Festivals

Each season in St. Lucia brings new and exciting events and festivals for locals and visitors to enjoy.  This is great news, because no matter when you visit the island, there is sure to be an event that you can attend, allowing you to further understand what life is like for those who live in St. Lucia.  National holidays, music festivals, celebrations of religion, sporting events, and the ubiquitous Carnival are all possibilities. 

Nightlife

Regardless of what you like to get into, St. Lucia's after dark scene has something for you. If you like your nights to be wild and crazy, filled with lots of mingling and dancing, there is an endless selection of nightclubs. Some are themed, some are also live music venues, and others keep the party going with a DJ spinning the latest dance-able hits all night long. Visitors who are looking to have a few drinks, maybe talk to some locals, and even hear some live music should stick to the bars. Options also exist that are more family friendly. If this is what you're after, try a moonlit ferry ride in Marigot Bay or a trip to the theater. Click here to read more about St. Lucia's nightlife.

As a vacation in St. Lucia, you are encouraged to dip your toe into a little bit of everything.  Whether it be the jumping nightlife, or the cool, calm waves of the Caribbean Sea, you are sure to be thrilled with all that the island has to offer. 

 

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