Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2019 | Page 44

JUNE/JULY: Saint Lucia Carnival AUGUST: Roots & Soul Festival SEPTEMBER: Dive Fest SEPTEMBER: Food & Rum Festival OCTOBER: Saint Lucia Bill Fish Tournament NOVEMBER: Mango Bowl Regatta DECEMBER: Atlantic Rally for Cruisers s Fe MORE REASONS TO VISIT SAINT LUCIA JANUARY: Nobel Laureate Week FEBRUARY 22: Independence Day OCTOBER: Creole Heritage Month OCTOBER: La Marguerite Flower Festival Visit www.stlucia.org for more Photo Credit: Invest St. Lucia Fonde d’Or Nature & Historical Park The Fonde d’Or Nature and Historical Park is located in Mabouya Valley on the island’s east coast. A guided tour of this unique park will give you an insight into the island’s history. Ruins of the sugar trade remains and reminders of the first inhabitants, the Amerindians, are also evident. A short hike will lead you to Fond d’Or Beach which is a perfect venue for sunbathing and relaxing, but not for swimming as the Atlantic water here is rough, which makes swimming a risky activity, so it is prohibited. The scenic beach and forest combination is a very pretty picture which makes it an attractive venue for events such as the world renowned Jazz Festival. Visitors are encouraged to explore this historical area, with its mangrove forest and vibrant eco-system.