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Surprise! Everyone can explore a more accessible Caribbean

Imagine dipping your feet into crystal clear waters along miles of golden sands, hearing your own breathing as you scuba dive, and seeing the sparkle of gold, silver, and gems in quaint shops...

Imagine dipping your feet into crystal clear waters along miles of golden sands, hearing your own breathing as you scuba dive, and seeing the sparkle of gold, silver, and gems in quaint shops. These alluring Caribbean travel experiences have historically not been accessible to wheelchair users, but fortunately that is changing...
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Pitons and beyond: St Lucia's top outdoor adventures

Unofficial national icons of St Lucia, the twin peaks of the Pitons emit an alluring siren call to hikers and adventure seekers on this lush Caribbean island...

Unofficial national icons of St Lucia, the twin peaks of the Pitons emit an alluring siren call to hikers and adventure seekers on this lush Caribbean island. If you can hack the dizzying ascent, Gros Piton – the loftier of the two peaks and the climbable one – is the ultimate vantage point to see the island. If you can’t, there’s plenty of other ways to get back to nature and take in the fresh air on St Lucia. The twin cones of St Lucia's Pitons are a national symbol...
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How to get off the beaten track in St Lucia

Sometimes you just want to lie on a beach chair and drink daiquiris through a bendy straw – you can do that just about anywhere in the Caribbean and have a fantastic time...

Sometimes you just want to lie on a beach chair and drink daiquiris through a bendy straw – you can do that just about anywhere in the Caribbean and have a fantastic time. But if you’re looking for a less predictable vacation, then St Lucia, a rocky chunk of emerald green ringed by silver beaches, is just the spot. Here are some of our top tips for the intrepid traveler, the solo adventurer, the off-the-path wanderer...
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Top 10 experiences in St Lucia

From the sky, the teardrop-shaped island of St Lucia looks like a precious piece of jewelry dropped in the eastern Caribbean Sea...

From the sky, the teardrop-shaped island of St Lucia looks like a precious piece of jewelry dropped in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The mountains are emerald green, the beaches golden and the clear waters sparkle diamond-bright in the hot noon sun. Yet despite its splendor, St Lucia’s remoteness makes it little-visited compared with other Caribbean islands...

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