ST. LUCIA

St. Lucia is located in the Eastern Caribbean and forms part of an archipelago of island states. The country is 238 square miles in area (616 km2) and its capital city is Castries, which acquired that name in 1756 after the Marquis de Castries, a French naval commander. The British and the French fought fiercely for St. Lucia and it changed hands between these countries a total of fourteen times. This gave rise to a rich French and English heritage, which is still very evident today in all aspects of life in St. Lucia. The country gained independence from Britain on the 22nd February 1979.

St. Lucia has an intriguing landscape ranging from high mountains to beautiful white sandy beaches interspersed with clear rivers and lush, untouched rainforests. It is home to the Pitons, which are twin volcanic peaks known as Gros Piton and Petit Piton. The United Nations Educational and Scientific Organization has designated the Pitons a World Heritage Site.

The Country enjoys a tropical climate moderated by the trade winds and has an abundance of sunshine year-round. Its scenic natural beauty coupled with its hospitable and welcoming people has made it a world acclaimed wedding and honeymoon destination. It has eight times been awarded the designation of the world’s leading honeymoon destination by the World Travel Awards. Two St. Lucians have been awarded Nobel Laureate Prizes and thus St. Lucia can boast as having the highest number of Nobel Laureates per capita in the world.