Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2016 | Page 121
Welcome to
ST. LUCIA
The ultimate
dream getaway
for Canadians
Louis Lewis
Director of Tourism
Saint Lucia Tourist Board
From the alluring Piton Mountains to the
picturesque landscape of the Pigeon Island,
travellers to Saint Lucia are mesmerized by the
raw beauty of this Caribbean island. With a
tropical rainforest, one of the world’s few drive-in
volcanoes and breathtaking backdrops at every
glance, Saint Lucia is the ultimate destination for
Canadians looking for their next exotic getaway.
After a long winter, a recent study by the Saint
Lucia Tourist Board found that sun-starved
Canadians are ready to bask in the Caribbean
sun and hit the beach the moment they arrive.
In fact, the survey found nearly 40 per cent of
Canadians pack a bathing suit in their carry-on
just in case their luggage doesn’t make it through.
Saint Lucia’s natural landscape of gorgeous palmfringed beaches provides Canadians with the ideal
destination to relax on the beach and build lifelong
memories.
Recognized as the Caribbean's Leading
Honeymoon Destination by the World Travel
Awards for four of the last five years, Saint Lucia
has a natural ambiance that is perfect for an
unforgettable destination wedding, Caribbean
honeymoon or romantic weekend getaway.
Saint Lucia may be filled with soft sandy beaches,
turquoise water and striking sunsets, but the island
has plenty to offer travellers looking to explore
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more than the beach. The beauty of Saint Lucia
provides the perfect backdrop for adventure:
mountains to climb, rainforests to explore, and
an underwater world to discover. Travellers can
traverse the golf course, bike along the steep
mountain trail, jog along the beach like Usain Bolt,
or dance under the Caribbean stars.
For those interested in nature’s wonders, Saint
Lucia possesses a topography and ecology of
stunning beauty matched by no other location
in the Caribbean. The island's pride in its natural
resources is evident in the country's ongoing
protection and conservation efforts. All sorts
of nature hikes, tours, and programs have been
developed to showcase these peerless assets,
allowing visitors to enjoy the island without
harming its complex and fragile environment.
For Canadians, travel to this exotic gem is as
easy as the light Caribbean breeze with non-stop
flights from Toronto and Montreal and numerous
connectors across the country.
Whether you're seeking a relaxing, tropical
getaway or a more adventurous, active vacation,
Saint Lucia is the ideal place for an exotic getaway.
For more information on Simply Beautiful Saint
Lucia, visit www.stlucianow.ca.