Discover St. Lucia, cooled by the Tradewinds
Where is Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia is part of a necklace of islands that make up the Lesser Antilles. To the North are the Leewards, and to the South the Windwards. Here Saint Lucia is nestled between the French Island of Martinique, 26 miles to the north and St. Vincent & the Grenadines to the South. In the days of ‘The Pirates of the Caribbean’, tall ships would make a winter crossing from Europe and carried by the Tradewinds, blowing from East to West, they would make passage to the West Indies ports. Saint Lucia is tiny, 27 miles by 14, two-thirds covered by tropical rain forest, mountains and encircled by powder sand beaches.
No Ordinary Island
Let her inspire you
Saint Lucia has a rich culture and heritage influenced by different periods in her history. Originally inhabited by Carib and Arawak Indians, Saint Lucia became strategically important during wars between England and France. Their legacy is apparent in place names and the patois language, spoken by Saint Lucians to this day.
The arrival of West Africans in the Caribbean, brought by slavers to work in the plantations and Great Houses in the 18th and 19th centuries, signaled the beginning of the Creole culture, prevalent today. Antillean Creole is still spoken in St. Lucia and a number of the other islands in the Lesser Antilles.
Festivals, food, art, music, and dance all represent Saint Lucia’s past and present. Colorful, vibrant, and brimming with national pride, the carnival is a shining example of the island character, and you’ll find many other festivals scattered throughout the year.
Saint Lucia moves at a slow pace, sometimes called “island time”, so enjoy slowing down when you visit and step out of the fast lane.
Adventure Island
Uplift your spirit
The sheer beauty of this magical island, combined with an irresistible urge to do nothing, might serve your heart and soul quite sufficiently. However, for those who seek a physical edge to their retreat, Saint Lucia can offer up a number of exciting and authentic experiences. It’s not Disney World so expect real mountains, flora & fauna, and climb the three peaks of the 'Twin Pitons' and 'Mount Gimmie'. Hike the rainforest, visiting beautiful waterfalls and botanical gardens. Sail, ski, and kiteboard the blue-green seas that surround us, choosing the East or West coast depending on your chosen sport.
Marine enthusiasts can try Deep Sea Bill Fishing, exploiting the haunts of the Orca and Dolphin and for those comfortable with underwater exploration, the Scuba is ace. Many beautiful reefs full of life await and there are numerous establishments with Open Water Diving Certification available.
Saint Lucia has one 18-hole golf course located in the North ‘Cap Estate’ area of the island. The “Darren Sammy” cricket stadium, also in the North, has hosted several 'One Day Internationals' as well as 'World Class Test Cricket' with the West Indies up against the world’s best: Australia, India, Pakistan, England, New Zealand, and others.
Suffice it to say, the Calabash Cove team knows how to get things done and who to call, so before you arrive be in touch and let us help you create the best time ever.
Finding Paradise
Saint Lucia is easy to get to from North America and Europe
Despite the pandemic, airline service to Saint Lucia is still superb. This beautiful island, with its trademark, UNESCO World Heritage Site, “Pitons”, is 4-5 hours away from New York or Toronto and 8 hours from London.
From the UK, regular service is provided by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. Both airlines operate from Heathrow and Gatwick. The new Heathrow options open up easier connections from UK regional airports and from most cities in Europe.
From the United States, scheduled non-stop flights to operate from New York, Newark, Boston, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas, Fort Worth. Miami has excellent connections with the West Coast.
From Canada, we expect both Air Canada and WestJet to resume their regular Saint Lucia services very soon.
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