Summers are the best time when people go on holidays; both families and individuals like to refresh themselves from the boring routine of life. Travel companies offer a number of packages; some are affordable and some are not. People prefer a holiday plan that is enjoyable and affordable.
Saint Lucia is an exotic holiday destination in the world; it is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. It is expanded on 200 plus square miles on the island. Saint Lucia is well known for the hotels, resorts, tourist trails, parks and shopping malls; it has so many attractions for the tourists. Every year, Saint Lucia gets crowded by hundreds and thousands of tourists.
During the peak seasons from December to March, Saint Lucia holidays can be very much expensive. Rents go up to 10 times higher than the off-peak rates, and same is the case with the air fares. Tourists from Europe and North America do not really bother about peak rates or off-peak rates, as they want to get rid of the cold weather of their locations. Tourists should not fail to spot gorgeous sites of Saint Lucia like Castries, Marigot Bay, Pigeon Island, Rodney Bay, Soufrire and Vieux Fort.
Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia, which is one of the most developed parts of the island. The town of Castries has been destroyed by the fire two times and has lost its original architecture. Rebuilding has made an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings. Visitors will find plenty of shopping spots in Castries. At Pointe Seraphine, tourists will find fantastic duty free shops. There are street markets in Castries, where local vendors sell crafts and fruits.
There is a small village of Marigot on the south of Castries. There are many reasons of its popularity, and those reasons are yachting, sailing, and romantic sites. As far as accommodation is concerned, it is very expensive due to the charming, and appealing surroundings. Marigot Bay has been characterised in many movies as well.
The Pigeon Island is on the north of Castries; it is a historical site. It has provided services as a base for U.S Military during World War 2. Another famous destination among the tourists is National Historic Park of the Pigeon Island. Beyond the history, tourists can spend memorable time at the beaches of Pigeons Island.
On the south-western coast of Saint Lucia is Soufrire. This is the oldest town in Saint Lucia. If tourists want to have a taste of French colonial architecture, then Soufrire is the place to be. The waterfront of this town is very picturesque, and draws attention of the tourists. Soufrire is full of natural beauty, and wonderful attractions for tourists, from beautiful beaches to gigantic mountains. It is the perfect destination for the adventurous travellers.
A visit is must to Vieux Fort for the travellers who are interested in eco-tourism; one of the major attractions to this area is the Maria Islands Nature Reserve. The Reserve is a wonderful place to experience local wildlife as tourists get a chance to see rare species of animals and reptiles of the Caribbean.
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