3. St. Lucia History
• St. Lucia is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the
boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located
north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and
south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617 km2 (238.23 sq mi) and has a
population of 174,000 (2010). Its capital is Castries.
• One of the Windward Islands, Saint Lucia was named after Saint Lucy of
Syracuse by the French, the island's first European settlers.. They signed a
treaty with the native Carib Indians in 1660. Britain took control of the island
from 1663 to 1667; in ensuing years, it was at war with France 14 times and
rule of the island changed frequently (it was seven times each ruled by the
French and British). In 1814, the British took definitive control of the island.
Because it switched so often between British and French control, Saint Lucia
was also known as the "Helen of the West Indies".
• Representative government came about in 1924 (with universal suffrage from
1953). From 1958 to 1962, the island was a member of the Federation of the
West Indies. On 22 February 1979, Saint Lucia became an independent state
of the Commonwealth of Nations associated with the United Kingdom.[4]
Saint Lucia has a legal system based on English common law.
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5. • St. Lucia is one of the Windward Islands, located in
the middle of the Eastern Caribbean chain. Its
terrain is a combination of high mountains, forests,
low-lying lands and beaches. Mountain ranges runs
the length of the island and forests dominate the
mountains, while jasmine, scarlet chenille and wild
orchids provide splashes of color to the lush green
slopes.
• July is hot and humid in St. Lucia as it is in most
Caribbean islands.
• Afternoon rain showers are common in July.
Showers are brief and the sun returns quickly.
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6. • Vacationers should be aware that there can be a great
deal of variation in weather between the different
regions of St. Lucia. If you are visiting one of the beaches
around Castries or Rodney Bay, expect temperatures to
be high but not unbearable due to the cool breeze off
the water. Visitors exploring one of the trails through the
rain forest in the center of the island need to be
prepared for some very hot and humid weather without
any relief from the winds. Adventurous travelers can cool
off on a hike to one of the Piton mountains, the
distinguishing landscape feature of St. Lucia.
Temperatures will drop significantly as the altitude
increases and travelers may even want to bring along a
light jacket to stay comfortable in the cool weather.
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8. • Castries
– As the capital of St. Lucia, Castries is one of the more developed parts
of the island. The town of Castries has twice been destroyed by fires
that have consumed much of the original architecture. The rebuilding
efforts have created an interesting mix of surviving historical
architecture and modern concrete buildings. Visitors will find a variety
of things to do in and around Castries ranging from shopping to
sightseeing. At Pointe Seraphine, located on the north side of the
Castries harbor, you will find fantastic duty free shopping in a modern
mall setting for tourists and cruise ship passengers. In the heart of
Castries you will find shopping at street markets where local vendors
sell their produce and crafts. The Castries Central Market is the largest
of these street markets and offers the best deals in fruit and other
produce. Across from the Central Market you can find the Vendor's
Arcade which offers a set of craft stalls offering souvenirs and hand
made crafts to visitors. There are certain landmarks in Castries that
would be a shame to miss if you are planning a trip to the city, one such
landmark is the 400 year old saman tree that defines the center square
of the town.
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10. Sandals Regency La Toc
• 4.5 Star Resort
• All-Inclusive
• Couples Only
• The stately palms that grace the mile-long
entrance into the legendary La Toc Estate and golf
resort are the awe-inspiring prelude to your St.
Lucia vacation at the Caribbean's Most Glamorous
of St. Lucia Resorts, Sandals Regency La Toc.
Recognized as the most sparkling jewel in the
islands, the "Emerald of the Caribbean" glitters
invitingly along the half-mile crescent shaped
beach, cradling exotic coral bluffs, lush hillsides,
and rolling fairway
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• Four pools
• Four whirlpools
• Canoes/kayaks
• Snorkeling
• Windsurfing
• 9 hole golf course
• Poolside entertainment
• Nightly shows/live music
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• Pavilion Restaurant - This restaurant features
International cuisine, served buffet style for
Breakfast and Lunch with a breath taking view of
the ocean.
• Pitons Restaurant - This popular West Indian
restaurant serves a dreamy selection of favorite
Caribbean dishes and desserts.
• La Toc Restaurant - Gourmet French restaurant in
an intimate, elegant setting.
• Kimonos Restaurant - This distinct restaurant
features exotic Teppanyaki-style dishes prepared at
the table. It is air-conditioned and non-smoking.
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• Armando's Restaurant - Savor traditional Italian cuisine
whether indoors or Patio dining. À La Carte breakfast, lunch
and dinner.
• Cricketer’s Pub - Enjoy a scrumptious meal in an
atmosphere of pure English bliss.
• Neptune’s Restaurant - Set overlooking the beach with no
walls to muffle the crescendo of the crashing waves,
Neptune's offers classic Mediterranean cuisine. Diners will
delight in Neptune‘s casual European elegance, served à la
carte.
• Pizzeria Del Campo - Made to order, Italian brick oven thin
crust pizzas, serving different varieties of hand tossed
pizzas.
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• Pavilion Swim Up Bar
• Pavilion Main Bar
• Zodiac Bar
• Sunset Swim Up Bar
• Neptune‘s Bar
• Herbie‘s Piano Bar
• Kimono‘ s Bar
• Armando‘s Bar
• The Cricketer‘s Pub
• Theme Nights - with contests and prizes - Lovers Night,
Reggae Night, Casino Night, Karaoke Night, Talent Night,
Formal Night
32. Sandals Regency La Toc
• Butler Services
– Make all dinner reservations, tour bookings, on property activities and spa
treatments for you.
– Serve you your favorite drinks while you lounge on the beach or pool. Serve you
lunch on the beach or on the pool.
– Liaise with housekeeping regarding the servicing of your suite. Ensure that your
suite is kept in perfect condition and arranged the way you like during your stay.
– Expedite all room service orders. Ensure your table is arranged in the restaurant of
your choice for dinner.
– Arrange a perfect romantic dinner for two in the privacy of your suite or your patio.
Unlike our competitors, our butler elite guests can order from any resort restaurant
menu for dining in their room or suite.
– Shine/clean your shoes for dinner.
– Tend to your wardrobe.
– Collect and return all laundry for you.
– His and hers plush robes with bed slippers.
– 24hr Room Service.
– In-suite bar stocked daily with Mondavi® Wines, spirits, sodas, juices and water.
– Provide you with a cell phone to contact your butler anytime.
33. Sandals Regency La Toc
• Piton Oceanview Two Story Butler Veranda Suite
• Capturing the beauty and essence of the perfect island retreat,
these vivid blue, two-story Love Nest Suites welcome you and the
one you love with exceptional ocean views from an expansive
private verandah. Enter into a spacious great room with natural
stone floors, mahogany furnishings, an HD Smart television, fully
stocked bar, comfortable sofa, and sliding glass doors that open to
the terrace. Upstairs, you'll escape to a master bedroom featuring a
king-size bed and a picture window framing garden views; as well as
an elegant bathroom with a single vanity and bathtub with shower.
As a guest in this luxurious suite, you'll also enjoy the attentive
services of a personal butler, VIP check-in and more. Butler Elite
and 24-hour room service are included.
• Room View: Oceanview
• Includes min-bar and full size bottle of liquor
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• Sunset Bluff Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suite
w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
• Situated along the Sunset Oceanview Bluff, these newly renovated
Love Nest Suites® grant stunning views of the sea and hillside. Relax
in the comfort of a spacious, modern living room appointed with
custom crafted furnishings, an HD Smart television, fully stocked
bar, and plush seating. The master bedroom features a king-size
bed, additional HD Smart television, and large windows framing
unforgettable views of the sea. The en-suite spa style bathroom
features modern finishes, a backlit mirror with long vessel sink,
shower, and free standing soaking tub. Just outside the living room
is a furnished private balcony including a bistro set and Tranquility
Soaking Tub for two, where you can enjoy al fresco dining with the
ocean as your backdrop. Butler Elite and 24-hour room service are
included.
• Room View: Oceanview
• Includes min-bar and full size bottle of liquor
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51. • Honeymoon Inclusions
• A BUBBLY WELCOME: A bottle of chilled sparkling wine
elegantly arranged in your room upon arrival to toast
your future.
• A ROMANTIC GESTURE: A special turndown service that
includes flower petals on your bed on the first
evening of your honeymoon.
• Wake up to Wedded Bliss: Delight in a delivery of fresh
flowers and a decadent breakfast in bed one morning
of your choice.
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52. • Notes on Sandals:
– Sandals Resorts are designed for couples. If you want to be social
and meet other couples there are many opportunities to do so, if
you would like it to be just the two of you the resorts are large
enough and have many hidden spots for couples. For example
hammocks in the gardens, fire pits, quiet pools, beach loungers for
two and more.
– The food is really good! Especially the brick oven pizza.
– In St. Lucia you have exchange privileges between all three Sandals
Resorts. For example if you want to stay at La Toc because the
rooms have an awesome view you can go over the Grande to
waterski. A shuttle runs every hour.
– Sandals Grande St. Lucia has more of a party atmosphere, more
activities around the pool and late night fun. The property has the
Caribbean Ocean on one side and the Atlantic on the other.
– Sandals Regency La Toc is located partly on a hill side and offers
incredible views. It requires lots of walking and stairs, a jitney
shuttle is offered to transport you. It has a nine hole golf course.
– The Sandals Resorts are about an 1.5 hour from the airport
– Any offers on the Sandals website are also available through Change
Your Latitude Travel. We will price match if you find a lower price.
54. • Best Of St Lucia Cultural & Heritage Tour
– Tour the undiscovered and unspoiled island of St.
Lucia in air conditioned comfort while experiencing
the truly Saint Lucian way of life, with a tour that takes
you to Fond Assau. There you will practice traditions
such as preparation of cassava bread, cooking on
macambou leaves, catching crayfish in the river,
collecting honey from a beehive and the very
authentic display of wood-sawing while in Chak Chak
where a band plays traditional music in the
background. The historic buildings of Castries comes
alive as well-informed tour guides take you on a walk
through the architectural history of an old colonial
island city, make a stop to do some well-needed
shopping, whilst at the same time enjoying the spirit
and life of the modern Caribbean.
55. • Soufriere Jeep Discovery & Waterfall Revelation
– A scenic journey through Saint Lucia’s banana plantations,
fishing villages, rainforest and lush tropical vegetation. Your
guides will share the local history and stories about
significant sites along the way to Soufriere, home to the
majestic Pitons. The first stop is Morne Coubaril, a 250-acre
working plantation where you’ll learn about 18th century
plantation life. As you travel along an original mule carriage
pathway and through reconstructed slave quarters there
are demonstrations of plantation farming practices
including copra, cocoa and manioc production. From there
we continue on to visit the sparkling Diamond Waterfall
and the Sulphur Springs "drive-in-volcano" where you can
immerse in the rich mineral water of the mud baths heated
by the volcano itself and feel rejuvenated. Our final stop
before the return trip is for a delicious buffet lunch
prepared with fresh local ingredients at a restaurant
nestled in island greenery and colorful flowers in Soufriere.
56. • Island Routes ATV Adventure
– Experience the island's incredible beauty up close and
personal, as you maneuver your all terrain vehicle
past panoramic views of the dramatic coastline,
through the hills and plantations. So go off-road, get
dirty, and revel in an adventure you'll never forget.
• St. Lucia Treetop Zipline Adventure
– See the world from the treetops and feel like one with
nature, gliding from platform to platform, hovering
over an abundant, tropical landscape. Adventurers will
receive the thrill of their lives with an aerial view of
Saint Lucia's lush rainforest - an unforgettable
experience of nature at its best.
57. • Island Routes Hike The Pitions
– Towering nearly 3,000 feet above sea level, the majestic
peak of Gros Piton, along with its twin peak Petit Piton,
dominates the western coast of St. Lucia. The lush green
slopes of these pyramid shaped icons rise from the
sapphire blue waters of the Caribbean, filling the
adventurous traveler with wanderlust. The view itself is
a classic, the Pitons of Saint Lucia, soaring straight up
from the sea's edge, this is definitely one of the things
you must do in your lifetime, a visit to the Pitons should
be number one. Snaking up the misty, jungle-covered,
boulder-strewn mountainsides for the huge views from
the top is an experience well worth the hike. Afterwards
head to a rest stop for a sumptuous lunch and
refreshing swim.
58. • Horseback Ride 'n' Swim
– Imagine exploring the incredibly gorgeous island
of St. Lucia on horseback! Amble through a
tropical rainforest atop a sleek, gentle mare or
serene stallion. Ride along a cliff and feast your
eyes on panoramic vistas of the St. Lucia coastline
with the aquamarine ocean sparkling in the island
sunshine. Then, prepare yourself for a totally
unique experience, as you and your mount cross
the white sand of a pristine beach and enter the
warm waters of the Caribbean. Trot through the
crystal seas together and enjoy the ride of your
life!
59. • Tropical Jeep Safari
– A must-do for the adventure-seeker! You'll have a
blast on this outdoor excursion that will unveil the
simply beautiful St. Lucia landscape all aboard an
open-top, safari jeep! Enjoy the trek through historic
Castries up the Morne (Hill of Good Luck), where the
most breathtaking, panoramic view of the city and
harbor awaits, then leave "modern civilization," as you
commence your jungle journey through the rural
countryside until you reach the quaint fishing village
of Anse La Raye. Enjoy a 20-minute hike through the
rainforest, passing an abundant waterscape of rivers
and cascading waterfalls. Sample local seasonal fruit
and relax in a refreshing river pool before returning to
the jeep.
60. • Island Routes Waterfall Cycling Adventure
• An adventure seekers' delight. Enjoy a thrilling mountain
bike ride through the rainforest to Errard Waterfall where
you can take a dip in its refreshing waters. Then, cycle
through the forest where you'll learn about local crops
grown on the island. End your tour with a relaxing drive
through the quaint fishing village of Dennery.
– Island Routes Helicopter Island Tour
• Quite simply, there is nothing like flying over a tropical
island with a glass of champagne in hand to enjoy the
journey even more. The feel. The adrenaline. It's a whole
new way to experience the island. Sights: Castries, Marigot
Bay, St. Lucian Fishing Villages, Lush Rainforest, Interior
Mountains, Pitons, Soufriere Volcano, Coral Reefs, Dive
Sites, Remote Waterfalls, Rivers and Valleys; Major
Beaches & Hotels, Plantations, Cap Estate Homes, Rugged
Atlantic Coast, Pigeon Point, Fort Rodney, Rodney Bay
Marina and Rat Island.
62. Quote
• Prices shown include flights, transfers
between airport and resort, all-inclusive
amenities, tips and taxes.
• Prices shown are quotes only and subject to
change until deposit is paid.
• Travel protection is not included but is highly
recommended, especially when travelling
during hurricane season (May-October).
63. Flights
• American Airlines
• 7/4 Depart DFW, 1 hour 40 minute layover in
Miami, arrive St. Lucia (UVF) 2:47 pm
• 7/11 Depart St. Lucia (UVF) 3:39 pm 2 hour
layover in Charlotte, arrive DFW 11:44 pm
64. Quote
• Piton Oceanview Two Story Butler Veranda
Suite
– $6,896.26
• Sunset Bluff Oceanview One Bedroom Butler
Suite w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
– $7,099.45
• Total due at time of booking
• Optional travel protection is $259.98