Saint Martin/St. Maarten
Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia Tourist Board Saint Lucia
SIZE: 238 square miles CURRENCY: EC dollar and US dollar POPULATION: 171,000 MAIN CITY: Castries LOCAL BEER: Piton Beer DISH OF THE DAY: Green Fig & Salt Fish Pie
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hether you’re after romance, rejuvenation
or adventure, Saint Lucia is the perfect Caribbean getaway. The island’s unique landscape of palm-fringed beaches mixed with unspoiled rainforest, one of the world’s few drive-in volcanoes and the majestic twin peaks of the Pitons – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – means something for everyone.
Couples can relax on a secluded
beach or enjoy a rejuvenating massage at a sumptuous spa. Adventurers can choose to kite surf, zip-wire or go on a jeep safari; families can sail, horseride or enjoy the fantastic on-site water sports facilities.
Saint Martin/ St. Maarten
A refreshing day of exile on Pinel little island, accessible in a few minutes by ferry boat, offers rest and calm. Sprawl on the beach, try snorkelling in its shallows and test one of the local restaurants called the ‘lolos’.
Caribbean Challenge: Experience scuba diving in the nature reserve, the lucky ones get to meet dolphins!
INSIDER TIP You can also experience island- hopping. There is easy access by ferry or plane to Anguilla, Saba, Statia (St. Eustatius) or St. Barths. Or plan a day trip to Pinel Island, a hidden treasure. Saint Martin/St. Maarten have great beaches, dining, nightlife and a European twist in the heart of the Caribbean!’ Hetty Grote, Caribbean Refl ections Holland
46 Lower Ground, 1 Collingham Gardens, London SW5 0HW T: 020 7341 7000 E:
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www.stlucianow.co.uk What’s hot! Head to Saint Lucia for International Creole Day in October or November’s Health & Wellness weekend
ISLAND HIGHLIGHT A new state-of-the-art visitor attraction at La Place Carenage in Castries, Our Planet Centre, taps into visitors’ environmental conservation interest in a fun, educational and interactive way. The multi-million dollar centre exhibits on-island conservation programmes.
With a mix of award-winning
hotels, boutique properties, spa resorts and homely B&B’s, Saint Lucia caters for all tastes and for all budgets.
The island plays host to one of the world’s leading annual jazz festivals, while its legendary nightlife embraces everything from soca- and reggae-fuelled Friday night street parties for locals and visitors alike to
romantic candlelit beach-side dinners. Residing in the Eastern Caribbean, Saint Lucia – 27 miles long and 14 miles wide – is the largest of the Windward Islands. Saint Lucia is now more
accessible than ever from the UK, with 10 weekly non-stop fl ights from London-Gatwick to Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra Airport, operated by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
Caribbean Challenge: Saint Lucia’s newest zip line experience Soufriere Hotwire Rides is located at the Morne Coubaril Estate, under the sheer Petit Piton.
INSIDER TIP
“Saint Lucia is an island which welcomes you as soon as you arrive, and the charming people and beautiful scenery make it an idyllic destination. We visited with the kids and had a fantastic time - we’d defi nitely recommend it as a place to spend some quality time as a family.” Jeff Brazier, TV presenter
St. Maarten Tourist Bureau, W.G. Buncamper Road, 33, Philipsburg, St. Maarten T: 00 599 542 2337 E:
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www.vacationstmaarten.com Saint Martin Tourist Offi ce, 10 rue Pergolèse, 75116 Paris, France
T: 00 33 1 53 29 99 99 E:
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www.stmartinisland.org
What’s hot! The Lottery Farm – enjoy its peaceful atmosphere at the heart of the tropical forest ISLAND HIGHLIGHT
SIZE: 37 square miles CURRENCY: Euro/US$/guilder/fl orin POPULATION: 70,000 LANGUAGE: English, French, Dutch MAIN CITY: Marigot (Saint Martin) and Philipsburg (St. Maarten) DISH OF THE DAY: Conch & Dumplings
aint Martin/St. Maarten, 150 miles east of Puerto Rico, is the world’s smallest island to be shared by two sovereign governments - France and The Netherlands. The two nations have had a friendly and peaceful coexistence for over 350 years. However, the two sides have their own distinct cultural identity, for example each side has its own carnival! Indeed, each province has retained its individuality and national culture. Saint Martin boasts numerous French eateries and establishments, while St. Maarten, with its busy cruise port is rich in Dutch colonial buildings.
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The whole island is endowed with bountiful beaches and crystalline waters, and with no shortage of cafés, restaurants and bars to while away the hours, this comfortable Caribbean retreat is perfect for a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Moreover the island is well- known in the Caribbean for its gastronomy, especially when the village of Grand Case alone has
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more than 50 restaurants. Furthermore, visitors to the island can choose from plenty of activities from water-based sports like sailing to hiking. Not to mention that Saint
Martin’s/St. Maarten’s geographical position is perfect to go island-hopping: Anguilla, Saba,
St.Eustatius and
St.Barths are accessible easily and quickly by ferry or plane.
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