Saint Lucia Holidays

Wherever you stay in St Lucia, there is a tropical, sandy beach just footsteps away. The pretty island is paradise for watersports fans – especially within the hotel areas near Rodney Bay. Busy Reduit Beach is popular with tourists and locals alike and has great views of picturesque Pigeon Island. Further north, the beach near the Body Holiday hotel is open to the public and a great sun lounging spot. South along the coast, lounge near the twin Piton mountains at Jalousie Beach or snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Anse Chastanet as you look up to the forested hillsides. If you're after an adventure, take water-skiing lessons, ride in a banana boat, catch a kayak or sail from the beaches near Pigeon Island and Rodney Bay.

The month of July sees the spectacular St Lucian Carnival come to town – the biggest event in the island’s calendar. Live music, street parties, fantastic food, steel band competitions and carnival Queen crowning – its all going on – and if you’re lucky enough to be on holiday during July you're in for an extra special slice of the vibrant, colourful, energetic and fun St Lucian experience. For a smaller, but no less lively, carnival atmosphere, head to the small fishing village of Gros Islet in the north of the island for 'Jump Up'. This street party runs every Friday evening and sees the small village alive with bands, sound systems and a street party atmosphere. Stalls sell BBQ food, potent rum cocktails and beer.