Things to do in St Lucia

Nightlife: Most hotels and resorts offer some form of entertainment throughout the week - including local live bands and cultural performances. There are also a number of bar and restaurants all over the island that are fun spots at night.

Weekend Parties: The Town of Gros Islet is popularly known as the night-life capital of St. Lucia. There is nightly activity in the Rodney Bay area, from quiet fine dining to just chilling at a popular bar or grabbing your favourite toppings from a pizzeria nearby. However, the weekends are for partying and boy do they know how to party!

Gros Islet Friday Night Street Party : The longest running street party in St. Lucia, the Gros Islet Friday Night Street Party is a hot spot for locals and visitors alike. With the pulsating rhythms echoing from the speakers of the islands DJs and the occasional appearance of local artists, one would be hard pressed not to enjoy themselves and even more so not to move to the infectious bass lines that accompany our Caribbean music. Everyone knows that dancing on an empty stomach is not cool. You can find a variety of BBQ grills serving mouth-watering local cuisine including chicken, pork and sea food. One thing's for sure, Gros Islet Friday Night is a must-stop for any visitor who loves to party.

Anse-la-Raye Seafood Friday : Just when you thought that it was all centred about Gros Islet, we are pleased to offer you an attractive alternative. The Village of Anse-la-Raye, located on the west coast just south of Castries offers the alternate Friday Party with its Seafood Friday. Traditionally a fishing village, Anse-la-Raye offers the spoils of its labour to all visitors.

Not interested in lazing on the beach all day long day after day? St. Lucia is the right choice for your vacation. Organizations like the St. Lucia National Trust and the Department of Forestry offer a number of nature trails some more strenuous than others. In the mountainous rainforests of St. Lucia there are approximately 30 species of birds. You may be lucky to spot the rare and beautiful parrot, Jacquot.

All-Terrain Vehicle Riding: See the wild side of St Lucia on an All Terrain Vehicle. Experience the thrill of riding an ATV through St Lucia's lush countryside...over mountains...through banana plantations... and lots more!

Biking : Biking has also become popular way to enjoy the island, and there are some excellent biking tours for beginners and the more experienced off road riders. There are lots to see on 2 wheels in St. Lucia. For the adventurer, head into Soufrière for an ocean-side trail ride at Anse Chastanet. With a beautiful view of the world-famous Gros Piton and Petit Piton mountains, this is one ride you can't find anywhere but St. Lucia.

Camping: St. Lucia recently opened its first campsite, Anse La Liberte for those really attuned to nature.

Hiking: Exploring the beauty of Saint Lucia's majestic rain forest is a great way to relax and appreciate the island. A variety of natural trails lead hikers through the rain forest, to the top of Saint Lucia's mountains, through old plantation grounds, along beaches, to Cactus Valley, to Pigeon Island and more. As visitors hike, they will see spectacular rain forest waterfalls, flora and local birds like the Saint Lucia Parrot, the Saint Lucia Oriole and the Saint Lucia Black Finch. Comfortable shoes are a must.

Horseback Riding: The ambiance of Saint Lucia can be captured through a number of horseback riding excursions. The International Riding Stables offers an assortment of trail rides, including a ride winding through the countryside along the beach, with time for swimming and a beach picnic at Cas en Bas. Trim's Riding Stables offer a variety of treks including a carriage tour to Pigeon Point and Fort Rodney .

Whale and Turtle Watching:  St Lucia is recognised as one of the leading whale watching sites in the area. Over 20 species are regularly spotted throughout the year, including humpbacks, pilot whales, sperm whales and spinning and spotted dolphins.
Turtles are another fascinating thrill for nature-lovers. The abundance of these majestic reptiles on St Lucia is due to the protection provided by local environmental activists, who have ensured there is a permanent suspension on turtle hunting.
St. Lucia has a stunning variety of sea life and sub marine wonders waiting for you to explore. Get into the swim of things with your snorkelling or diving gear and experience the warm clear water that makes the Caribbean famous for underwater adventure.

 Holidays on St. Lucia can be exciting. There are plenty of challenges for sporting visitors, whether it's on land or in the water!
With the sparkling Caribbean Sea on one side and the mysterious depths of the Atlantic Ocean on the other, sailors and fishermen will fall in love with St. Lucia. Not only is it possible to charter any form of sea-going vessel anywhere on the island, but St Lucia also offers opportunities for some of the best deep sea fishing in the world.
   
 Windsurfing: Windsurfers will be challenged by the waves at CAS en Bas and Vex Fort, the most popular spots for advanced and intermediate Windsurfers, while beginners will find the calmer waters of the west coast perfect for sharpening their skills. Top-of-the-line equipment and instruction is available at most hotels and several windsurfing centres around the island.

Snorkelling: There are several companies that offer boat trips to the popular snorkelling areas such as Anse Chastanet. The water sports at most of the major hotels and the scuba diving companies rent snorkelling equipment to guests.

Water-skiing and Para-Sailing: Available at most hotels, water-skiing in Saint Lucia can be enjoyed by beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. For an aerial thrill, visitors are encouraged to try parasailing, which allows riders to view spectacular sights as they soar above Rodney Bay.