Saint Lucia's twin Pitons rise vertically from the sea at Soufriere, the island's drive-in volcano steams in the crater of an old caldera, and chocolate estates run tours through working cocoa plantations.
Highlights
The Pitons
Soufrière
Marigot Bay
Sulphur Springs
When to Visit
Dec-Apr
Dry trade-wind season, Saint Lucia Jazz Festival in early May aside, the December through Easter window keeps Soufriere boats and Piton hikes at peak.
May-Jul
Sea calmest, rates dropping after Easter, and the Saint Lucia Carnival in mid-July fills Castries with traditional Caribbean parades.
Aug-Oct
Hurricane season peaks September with elevated risk on the eastern Caribbean. Many small inns close and rates drop to year-low.
Nov
Hurricane risk fading, the Soufriere Sulphur Springs accessible, and the dry season returning as resorts gear up for Christmas.
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