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dense foliage, swim in a tropical waterfall, and learn more
about the plants that make up this fragile ecosystem.
This area is also home to a unique
Sulphur Spring volcano
,
often called the “drive-through volcano.” Couples can walk to
the edge of the volcano which last erupted two centuries ago.
Near the volcano, the
Diamond Waterfalls and Gardens
are
perfect for honeymooners. A flower-lined trail winds to Dia-
mond Waterfalls, a cascade that leaves a spray of “diamond”
twinkles suspended in the air. Here, steamy mineral baths built
among ruins of the first baths commissioned by French King
Louis XIV for use by his troops can still be enjoyed by today's
travelers.
On the northern end of the island, the capital city of
Castries
is
located near some of the island's top attractions: excellent
beaches, the
St. Lucia Golf and Country Club,
the Friday
night
Jump Up
in the small fishing community of Gros Islet,
and
Pigeon Point National Landmark.
This site, formerly
an island, now connected to the mainland by a causeway, is one
of St. Lucia's most popular wedding locations.
Festivals
During the month of February preparations for
Carnival
are
underway, which include costume making, “King and Queen”
competitions and bands getting ready for the big bash. Carnival
is an exciting time on St. Lucia and is celebrated throughout
the island.
With June comes the
Fisherman's Feast,
which begins with a
church service and the blessing of boats and boat sheds which
have been decorated.
After the service comes a whole day of feasting and festivities
for those who with to participate. The
St. Lucia Squash
Open,
which brings some of the world's best squash players for
competition, is also held during this month.
For a unique Caribbean festival, visitors should come to St. Lu-
cia during October.
International Creole Day
is celebrated
on the island with traditional foods and folklore to observe the
common culture of creole-speaking people around the world.
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