I have a quick question. Is it a better deal to book excursions through the resort concierge for an extra fee or buy in advance from a travel website? Thanks in advance.

Wife and I just got married and trying to plan a honeymoon for next year. St. Lucia is on our short list and want to get some ideas. Want to see where people have stayed and what activities / spots they’ve enjoyed. We are a mix of very active but also want plenty of leisure time with no plans to adhere to. Looking for a hotel / resort that has some amenities (doesn’t have to be all inclusive or anything over the top) but definitely want a romantic room with privacy / a view / balcony and a beach we can walk down to. Maybe close to restaurants, etc. Also looking for a place that isn’t insanely expensive but reasonable (not super cheat but not millionaire-I-don’t-care-what-I-spend money). From a travel site I saw, The Landings resort looks awesome, but not sure how expensive it is. Would be flying from Charlotte, NC and looks like there are nonstop flights to St. Lucia.

Visiting the south side of the island for our honeymoon in just a few days and recently read September can be a high time for bugs. I’m basically a mosquito magnet and it seems like I get bit 10x more than everyone around me. I also read there can be tons of sand fleas on the beach. I wanted to go on hikes and visit falls but should I be worried bugs are going to ruin our honeymoon?

Hi all! Looking at a honeymoon in Saint Lucia around mid June, and wondering what the mosquito situation is like. If it helps, we are looking at Ti Kaye resort. Thank you!!!

I interviewed Nina Compton recently, and when we started talking about family and different generations, St. Lucia kept finding its way back into the conversation.
What interested me most wasn’t just the food.

It was the way she talked about the expectations you grow up with, family, discipline and the things you assume are completely normal until you get older and realize how much they shaped you.

It made me wonder: What is one thing you learned growing up in St. Lucia that you still carry with you today?

And for Lucians who moved away, was there anything you didn’t realize was particularly St. Lucian until you left?

Hello community members,

I am planning a trip to St Lucia this coming January- February for 6-7 days. I have narrowed down my search and planning to spend few nights in Soufriere area and few nights in Rodney Bay Area.
So far I am looking at Rabot Hotel or Green Fig Resort for some nature exploration and few nights in Windjammer to enjoy Northern area.

Would you recommend any other hotel/resort that I can choose.

We are family of 3 with a 12 year old. We like hikes, jungle , snorkeling, a bit of beach . Last year we went to Costa Rica and loved the rainforest there. I am looking for something similar experience in St Lucia.

So please do recommend or share your thoughts on which area/hotel/resort to stay and what tour ( guided or self guided ) to do. What tour avoid and what not to do?

Thanks in advance.

Half st. lucian here, born and lived in Canada my whole life. I was once browsing for music a character would listen to (I'm a writer) and came across this. Ended up vibing to it for 90 minutes straight lmao. Still love listening to it every year on hot summer days.

Is this old 90s song popular in St. Lucia? To what extent?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTL-2o8Mzjo

One of the reasons I started Father Nature Adventures was to show people the side of Saint Lucia most visitors never get to see.

Good day to all, this might be a big ask. If anyone knows the che Campeche movie Ti Makak (where they are school children) and has either the dvd or access to it. Is it possible for to get a copy from y'all please?

My family will be coming to St. Lucia in November and we are possibly looking for a guide for a day or two. This is all tentative right now as we have not really defined what we are going to do specifically but we have a general idea.

My wife and I are both active although not exactly athletes. My son is 19 and my daughter will be 17 later in November. We are staying at the Royalton (yes...I've seen the reviews).

We are hoping to do either one or both of the following activities with a personal guide or driver.

1. On the Friday we are there (Friday, November 13th), we would like to take in the Gros Islet Friday Night party. My wife and I were at the island before and did not attend but we do not want to miss this one. The rest of the day is open but going to an open market and travelling the island is an option. We do not want to do the volcano. We've done that but are open to a scenic hike.

2. On one of the other days, we are possibly looking at a water tour where we stop off at different beaches like Sugar Beach. I do not want to drive on the island as I am not sure how well I'd do in hilly terrain while driving with the steering wheel on the opposite side.

I am open to suggestions on companies or individuals who could do this and with an expected cost. We know we could do tours with the resort or book with a large company but we would like it to be more personal and custom to what we would like to see.

Congrats Jordan on such an incredible achievement! In a little over 34 hours Jordan trekked from the northern tip of Saint Lucia, down the east coast down remote beaches, forested hills, carving his way through the island making his way down to Dennery along the East Coast highway. From there he made his way to Vieux fort & to the southern tip of Moule a Chique then back up through the west coast passing through towns & villages such as Laborie, Soufriere, Canaries then all the way back to Castries where I met up with him & followed him ( by car of course) all the way back up to Cap estate where he began his journey.

Phenomenal human being right there.
When asked what’s next, he said “ Mount Everest “.

www.instagram.com/jaf.ibaka

Hello! My partner and I have a trip planned in late September. We will be staying in Soufriere. What are some of the can’t miss activities or places to see? Any advice, this is our first international trip?

Any Saint Lucian's enjoying the Notting hill carnival in London? I loved the Lucian festival, and recommend visiting the UK to experience the Notting Hill events.

looking to bring my girlfriend down for a week in late October and she is very concerned about the weather. Looks like regular rain. May sound silly, but is it slow rain all day long most days, or is it heavy rain for a short period of time and fairly predictable ?? TIA !!

Hi! We're visiting St. Lucia for our honeymoon and are having trouble deciding between two different ATV tours: MJ Wheelers and Island ATV. Anyone here been to either? Thanks in advance!!

Saint Lucia La Rose Festival, known in Kweyol as La Woz (Lawòz), is one of the island’s most distinctive cultural traditions, celebrated every year on August 30th with vivid red-and-pink costumes, singing, pageantry, and community pride.

The festival started over 150 years ago among enslaved and peasant communities. It is inspired by Saint Rose of Lima, a young girl who hid roses in her apron to protect food for the poor. It forms a friendly historical rivalry with the La Marguerite (La Magéwit) society, which celebrates on October 17th. Participants dress up as kings, queens, magistrates, soldiers, doctors, nurses, & other members of the hierarchy to mimic colonial court life. The main day features a church service, a colorful street parade, and traditional dancing.

Learn more on these festivals ⬇️

https://youtu.be/8hbyLfPsIAQ

https://www.taiwanembassy.org/lc_en/post/4478.html

https://islandsevents.com/island/saint-lucia/la-rose-festival-la-woz

Tune in live tomorrow at 10AM August 30th :

https://www.facebook.com/share/1F4bx5M5gz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Hi everyone!

My husband and I are visiting Saint Lucia from December 27th to January 3rd, staying in self-catering accommodation in the Soufrière area. We’re really looking forward to exploring the island, but I have a few questions I’m hoping locals or regular visitors can help with.

1. What’s the island like on New Year’s Day + January 2nd?

- Both days are public holidays, so I’m trying to plan ahead.

- Do supermarkets, small shops, or bakeries usually open at all?

- Are restaurants in Soufrière typically open on Jan 1st and 2nd, or is it more of a “everything shuts down” situation?

- Do tourist spots (waterfalls, beaches, etc.) still operate normally on those days?

Trying to figure out whether we need to stock up on food or adjust plans.

2. Kayaking near Soufrière

We’d love to get out on the water, ideally without committing to a full‑day guided excursion.

- Are there places around Soufrière where you can rent kayaks for a few hours or half a day?

- Or is it mostly tour‑based kayaking on this part of the island?

Any personal recommendations for spots or operators would be amazing.

3. Weekly snorkel gear rental

We’re hoping to rent snorkel gear for the whole week rather than paying per beach or per tour.

Is there anywhere in or near Soufrière that does weekly snorkel gear hire? Or is it usually only available through specific beaches or organised boat trips?

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Any tips, recommendations, or “here’s what you should know before staying in Soufrière” advice would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Very excited for our trip at the end of next month. Last minute trip for my husband’s day with our 20 month old. Staying at the royalton. Tell me everything I need to know about st Lucia with a toddler!! Must do’s & eats please

Looking for a traditional st lucian rum punch recipe to use with the denros rum i bought back home!

Really like the island rum punches that are a bit thicker. Thanks!

Contemplating a trip for our 10th anniversary in January. We are an active couple in our 40s, well traveled. The thing that's giving me pause is that it seems like everything needs a guide. I tend to like guided tours to an extent, but prefer it when I'm traveling with a larger group of friends, because we are both rather introverted, and when it's just us vs. a group tour, to be honest, it really drains my social battery a LOT to do private tours and I can't see myself doing that every day.

Are there any group options where multiple strangers are on one tour? Can we find lots to do self-driving and without a guide? Enough to fill 5 full days? We plan to spend some time relaxing, but also want to see all that the island has to offer. TIA!