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Saint Lucia Tourism has evolved to become the vital economic activity in this Caribbean island. Tourism in Saint Lucia is the maximum foreign exchange earner for the country. In 2005, almost 700,000 tourists visited Saint Lucia.
This country of territory 616 square kilometers has won many international tourism awards. In 2006 it has won the World's Leading Honeymoon Destination from World Travel. For three consecutive years from 2002 to 2004 Saint Lucia has been adjudged the 'World's Best Weddings and Honeymoon Destinations'. In 2006, Sandals Regency Saint Lucia Golf Resort and Spa, La Toc won the Caribbean Leading Spa Resort award from World Travels. Conde Nast Travelers voted Ladera Hotel the World's best Hotel.
Tourism in Saint Lucia not only attracts honeymooners, but also families and backpackers. This tropical island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean boasts of some of the most exotic locations a tourist can travel to.
A tourist to Saint Lucia can choose from i) Honeymoon tours, ii) Culture Heritage Tours, iii) Plantation tours, iv) Botanical Gardens tour, and v) Soft Adventure tours. Each tour type is unique in its own way
Honeymoon tours to Saint Lucia – Balmy climate, palm fringed beaches, mesmerizing natural beauty, aromatic cuisine, and amiable local inhabitants make Saint Lucia the ideal wedding and honey moon destination. Wedding in St. Lucia is a grand affair. The bride and groom complete their marriage in Saint Lucia and proceed directly for their honeymoon.
Stonefield Estate Villa Resort in Soufriere, Windjammer Landing Beach and Villa Resort in Castries, Coconut Bay Resort and Spa in Vieux Fort, Sandals Regency Golf Resort and Spa in La Toc, Ladera Resort in Soufriere are some of the renowned accommodations for honeymooners.
Culture Heritage Tours - Culture Heritage tours include visits to Pigeon Island National Landmark, Fond Latisab Creole Par in Babonneau, Castries Heritage sites.
Saint Lucia Soft Adventure Tours – Soft adventure tours like hiking and cycling are undertaken in the islands of Maria, Soufriere, Anse La Raye, and Fregate.
Saint Lucia Tourism can be of different forms, each having its own uniqueness and charm. One trip to Saint Lucia can never satiate a traveler to this marvelous Caribbean island.
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