People plan their holidays with friends and families in summers, as it is a great time of the year when a person can enjoy nature to the fullest. There are many packages offered by the travel companies during this season. You must select the package that suits your budget. As most of the people like to have holidays that are affordable yet fun.

Among the many most beautiful Caribbean islands, Saint Lucia is a great holiday destination for its luxurious beauty. It is spread on 200 plus square miles on the island. Saint Lucia is highly renowned for the hotels, resorts, tourist trails, parks, and shopping malls; it has so many attractions for the tourists. Almost every year, Saint Lucia gets hundreds and thousands of tourists.

Saint Lucia holidays can prove to be very much expensive during the peak season, which remains from December to March. Hotel rents and plain fares go up to 10 times higher than the off-peak rates, and similar is the case with the other expenses. Interesting thing about the tourists of Europe and North America is that they do not really worry about peak rates, or off-peak rates, as they just want to get rid of the cold weather of their countries. Tourists should not neglect to see gorgeous sites of Saint Lucia like Castries, Pigeon Island, Marigot Bay, 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. It is very well known for sailing, yachting, and for romantic sites. Accommodation is very expensive due to charming surroundings. The greatest attraction is that marigot bay has been featured in many movies as well.

The historical site, Pigeon Island, is in the north of Castries. It served as a base for the US military during World War 2. National historic park of the pigeon island is a very famous destination among the tourists. Along with the history, tourists can enjoy the beaches of the Pigeon’s Island.

Soufrire is situated on the south-western coast of Saint Lucia. Soufrire is the oldest town in Saint Lucia. If tourists are looking forward to have a taste of French colonial architecture, then Soufrire is the right place for them. The waterfront of this town is very scenic, and grabs attention of the tourists. Soufrire has everything, from beautiful and lovely beaches to massive mountains. It is the right destination especially for the adventurous travellers.

A visit to Vieux Fort is mandatory for the tourists who are interested in eco-tourism; one of the key attractions of this area is the Maria Islands Nature Reserve. The Reserve is a magnificent place to observe local wildlife, as tourists get an opportunity to see rare species of animals, and reptiles of the Caribbean.

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