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Nestled below the Pitons, twin peaks rising over 2,600 feet above the azure waters of the Caribbean, St. Lucia is an oasis of tropical calm. The island's capital of Castries is a town of charming, pastel-colored colonial buildings, home to some 60,000. Yet despite its peaceful setting, St. Lucia has a turbulent and colorful history. Fierce Carib warriors overran the peaceful Arawaks in the 9th century. The first European settler, Francois Le Clerc, was a French buccaneer. Le Clerc's countrymen followed in his wake, establishing the town of Soufriere in 1746. Sugar was the lure, sugar was king. Within four decades some 50 plantations flourished on the island. And St. Lucia became part of the Caribbean's 18th-century trade triangle of sugar, slavery, and rum. Today this beautiful island welcomes visitors drawn to its exotic tropical landscape, superb beaches, crystalline waters, and colorful marine life.
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The Pitons.
The majestic twin peaks of the Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seem to rise straight from the blue waters of the Caribbean. Each mount, created from hardened lava, towers over 2000 feet in the air.
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Sulphur Springs Drive-in Volcano.
St. Lucia boasts the world's only drive-in volcano. Enjoy a short tour of the crater and see the bubbling pools letting off puffs of odorous steam, then go downstream for a hot, healing mud bath.
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Diamond Botanical Gardens.
Explore the nature trails and step into a world where waterfalls gush from the mouth of a volcano, hot mineral springs fill the baths with age-old medicinal waters and flora and fauna abounds.
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Soufriere.
Established in 1746, Soufriere is the island's oldest town, and the reputed birthplace of Napoleon's Empress Josephine. Be sure to visit the marketplace with its colorful murals and gingerbread trim.
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Pigeon Island.
This 40-acre islet is a beautiful nature park reflecting a thousand years of history. Visit the Museum & Interpretive Center, housed in an elegantly restored 1808 British officers' mess building.
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Marigot Bay.
This lush yachtsman's haven has been seen in films including "Dr. Doolittle" and "Fire Power." You'll want to see what author James Michener called "the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean."
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Morne Fortune.
Enjoy the sweeping views of this 17th century strategic outpost. Visit the Iniskilling Monument, erected in 1932 to honor the Regiment who captured the Morne for the British in 1796.
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Outdoor Adventure.
Whale & dolphin watching, ziplining, horseback riding and 4WD fun are trademarks of St. Lucia
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Designed by Tom Ponko, this 6,815-yard, par-71 course winds through St. Lucia�s northern hills. The layout�s dramatic changes in elevation, water hazards and sand traps challenge golfers of all skill levels. Greens fee, a shared cart, and roundtrip transportation included. Lunch is your responsibility.
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Explore the island�s colorful history on a half-day excursion that stops at Caribelle Batik, tours a historic old sugar mill, and visits an old colonial house.
Board your air-conditioned transportation and drive from Castries to Caribelle Batik, where you observe skilled craftsmen creating colorful works of art on silk and cotton. Then travel to La Sikwi, a restored sugar mill. During your tour your guide explains how cane was harvested and sugar was produced during the 18th and 19th centuries. The mill also exhibits old photographs of colonial days and displays tools used in sugar production. Enjoy a complimentary beverage and local snack before departing. Drive back to Castries, stopping for a brief photo opportunity at Marigot Bay, where scenes of Dr. Dolittle and Superman were filmed. This protected bay was once a hideaway for the British fleet during their battles with the French. At St. Marks visit a typical 18th-century merchant�s house and savor the view of the harbor below while enjoying snacks and a complimentary beverage.
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After a brief transfer to Rodney Bay, meet your guide and receive a kayak lesson and safety briefing. Set off on the approximately 30-minute paddle to Pigeon Island National Park. The calm water of Rodney Bay and the relatively short distance traveled make this tour ideal for novices. During your paddle, your guide relates the area�s colorful history, from pirate days to more recent decades when the US Navy occupied Pigeon Island. At the island, you have ample free time to relax on the small beach, snorkel, swim, and kayak. Or explore the 18th century ruins of Fort Rodney and the small museum and interpretive center. A beverage and light snack are served; there is a restaurant/bar for your convenience. From Pigeon Island, return to the ship via bus or truck. Snorkeling equipment including safety vest and professional supervision included.
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Travel to the ruins of an 18th-century estate to explore Mamiku Gardens, carved from St. Lucia�s tropical woodlands.
Board your air-conditioned transportation and drive to Morne Fortune with its picture perfect views of the harbor and the capital, Castries. Leaving the Morne, drive through the banana plantations of Cul de Sac Valley and pass through several quaint fishing villages en route to Mamiku Gardens. Carved from tropical woodlands, the gardens encompass the ruins of an 18th-century estate. Your guided walk explores paths lined with lush tropical vegetation, brightly colored flowers, and towering trees. The highlights include Cassey and Vernonica�s Garden, the Creole Medicine Garden, and Bougainvillea Walk. Fresh fruit juice is served at the Old Plantation House. Return to the ship by the same route.
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Board your air-conditioned transportation and drive to Morne Fortune with its picture perfect views of the harbor and the capital, Castries. Leaving the Morne, drive through the banana plantations of Cul de Sac Valley and pass through several quaint fishing villages en route to Mamiku Gardens. Carved from tropical woodlands, the gardens encompass the ruins of an 18th-century estate. Your guided walk explores paths lined with lush tropical vegetation, brightly colored flowers and towering trees. The highlights include Cassey and Vernonica�s Garden, the Creole Medicine Garden, and Bougainvillea Walk. Fresh fruit juice is served at the Old Plantation House. Return to the ship by the same route.
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Board your catamaran and sail along St. Lucia�s verdant coast, passing the quaint fishing villages of Anse la Raye and Canaries. Entering Soufriere Bay, enjoy views of the Pitons, the majestic twin peaks that rise 2,600 feet above the sea. Disembark at thesmall village of Soufriere and transfer to historic and award- winning Diamond Botanical Gardens. Part of a sugar estate established in 1745, the grounds feature a botanical garden, waterfall, mineral baths and walking trails. Your guided tour explores the beautiful gardens and takes in the waterfalls tumbling through mineral- streaked rock walls. Stroll to the estate�s restored Old Mill & Waterwheel, where you enjoy a delicious Creole-style buffet lunch with fresh local juices and a complimentary glass of wine. After lunch, return to your catamaran for the sail to Anse Cochon. Unlimited rum or fruit punch and soft drinks are served during the cruise. Anchor at Anse Cochon for a short swimming stop (no snorkeling) before sailing on to Marigot Bay, where portions of the movie Dr. Dolittle were filmed.
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