Editorial Staff
Don’t you wish to be at place where symphonies of birds wake you up and you go driving through the volcano? Well one finds this at St. Lucia Island. This island even though being a part of the famous Caribbean islands is very different from the rest of it. What make it different from the Caribbean islands are its diverse culture, varied landscape and cuisine which have been influenced by African, Caribbean, Spanish, French and Indian taste. There is so much to explore rainforests, Piton Mountains, Soufriere’s Sulphur springs and not to forget the Caribbean coral reef. This 238 sq mile paradise island gives you so many reasons to go for it. For refreshing yourselves you can snorkel in to the Caribbean sea. Or if you prefer to be an active traveler you can go for a hike on the Petite Piton peaks or the Gros Piton. St. Lucia resort has a number of water sports to play for.
Foodies can enjoy the numerous local flavors at the roadside stands or at restaurants. The pristine beach with it white sands is the perfect spot for romantic couples. Or you can take a mud bath and go on a date (one of its kind) at cultural or music festivals of St. Lucia. The thousand feet high Piton Mountains are lashed by the smooth waves of the so intense Caribbean sea. The cool tropical breezes that are faintly scented sooth your skin. You can have a private plunge pool that comes with luxurious amenities such as fine linens and 4 –poster tropical hardwood beds without any 4th wall, inviting beautiful sunsets and views in to your very special and private retreat. For a majority of the travelers, Caribbean is all about beaches.
But if you want to have a broader view, the place has other charms too apart from the sand and surf. The Ladera resort offers you open air lodging as it sits on a hillside over pitons bay. It offers a lot of island activities, luxurious suites and three walled villas. If you can’t tolerate being disconnected, they provide you with wireless internet and portable DVD players. Another thing to be kept in mind is that the resort is only for 18 years and above. This contemporary classic style makes the whole atmosphere so secluded. Other attractions include pigeon island national mark and the botanical gardens.
First published in Bangalorean.
