Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2016 | Page 376
Welcome to
ST. LUCIA
The ultimate dream getaway for Canadians
F
rom 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 palm-fringed
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 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
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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.stlucia.org