St. Lucia, a Caribbean island north of Trinidad and Tobago, is a popular romantic destination due to its tropical climate, lovely beaches, and gorgeous scenery. St. Lucia has plenty of resorts and attractions to entertain visitors, and it is a popular cruise destination as well. Popular locations in St. Lucia include Castries, Soufriere, Marigot Bay, and Gros Islet. If you’re planning a romantic trip to St. Lucia for a honeymoon, anniversary, or perhaps a Valentine’s Day getaway, you’ll want to know where the best places are to stay and eat, and what you and your sweetheart can do for fun while you’re there. Here are some destinations you should consider for your itinerary.
- Where to Stay A particularly sweet St. Lucia hotel is the Hotel Chocolat. Located close to Soufriere, this hotel is part of Rabot Estate, the oldest cocoa plantation on the island. You can stay in one of six standard lodges or eight luxe lodges. Experience open-sky rainforest showers and take walks through the cocoa groves, then top off the day with a cacao massage. The hotel even offers a tree-to-bar experience that allows you to try your hand at making your own chocolate. If chocolate isn’t for you, you might enjoy the Jade Mountain Resort also located in Soufriere. Jade Mountain offers stunning views, luxurious accommodations, and a fitness facility and spa. Cap Maison is located in one of St. Lucia’s most desirable areas. Set atop a private ocean front bluff with magical sunset views over the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, Cap Maison combines luxury, elegance, charm, and uncompromising standards of five star personal service.
- Where to Eat For an intimate lunch date, try the Coal Pot located in Castries. This very small restaurant features French cuisine by chef Xavier Ribot. Try the lobster bisque, pumpkin soup, or coconut-curry shrimp. For Caribbean fare, eat alfresco at the Rainforest Hideaway in Marigot Bay. Your dinner under the stars could include dishes such as pan-fried salmon with pickled fennel or duck breast dusted with five-spice powder and mixed peppercorns. Several times each week, the restaurant features live jazz music to accompany your meal.
- What to Do St. Lucia is ideal for active couples who are interested in mutual adventures. Rainforest hikes are a popular activity, or if you’re feeling very bold, the Treetop Adventure Park in Dennery will outfit you with a special harness and allow you to zipline above the rainforest from platform to platform. If climbing is more your cup of tea, the volcanic mountain Gros Piton is an exhilarating 4-mile climb, and you’ll be rewarded for your efforts with a fantastic view at the top. It’s also fun to take a tour of the Diamond Botanical Garden, where you’ll marvel at the unusual plants and flowers and enjoy seeing the Diamond Waterfall, which you may recognize from the movie Romancing the Stone. Wander amid the lively street markets in Castries with its fresh fruit, pottery and baskets. Then explore this most scenic of Caribbean islands, whose green mountains are draped in lush vegetation, and whose landmarks include the twin peaks of the Pitons rising sheer from the sea, the steaming sulphur springs of the ‘drive-in’ La Soufriere volcano and its unspoiled golden beaches. Further sights are to be seen at Diamond Falls and Mineral Baths where visitors can walk the gardens and take a dip in the pool under the waterfalls.
St. Lucia is a great locations for couples, and you’re sure to enjoy your time there. Don’t forget to spend some time swimming, snorkeling, or just enjoying the gorgeous beaches.
