BE A GLOBAL GOURMET IN SAINT LUCIA
WHY GO: Amust-see jewel of an island in the Eastern Caribbean, Saint Lucia boasts jaw-dropping landscapes and postcard-perfect vistas at just about every turn, from scenic waterfalls to lush rainforests, and golden sand beaches to the iconic Piton mountains — two majestic volcanic cones and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Saint Lucia has something for every traveller, from adventure to leisure and wellness to culinary arts. EXCEPTIONAL TO-DO’S: With so many attractions, Island Routes Caribbean Adventures can help guide the way, creating the best experience possible with plenty of variety for all. On land, steer an all-terrain buggy into the world’s only drive-in volcano with bubbling sulphur springs before taking a dip in the mineral-rich mudbaths and rinsing off in nearby waterfalls. By sea, hop aboard a sport fishing boat and experience a spectacular day of deep sea fishing, casting a line for wahoo, mahi-mahi, tuna or blue marlin. WHERETO EAT AND STAY: For couples and as a wedding destination, it’s hard to top a stay at any one of the three luxurious all-inclusive Sandals Resorts in Saint Lucia, including Sandals Halcyon Beach, Sandals La Toc and Sandals Grande Saint Lucian — each featuring its own unique ambiance and sumptuous touches. With Sandals’ option-expanding Stay at One; Play at Three program, you can enjoy exchange privileges at any of the three resorts via complimentary transfers. In other words, three times the exceptional activities, amenities, entertainment and beaches. This also translates to a whopping combined 27 Global Gourmet dining options, from island fare to regional Italian, Pacific Rim to British Pub, and Southwestern to French haute cuisine. At exotic Bombay Club, taste the intricately spiced lobster butter masala, perhaps paired with a glass of Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks Pinot Grigio.