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Near the volcano, the
Diamond Waterfalls and Gardens
bloom with tropical splendor. A self-guided walk through the
garden leads the two of you past well-marked trees and flowers,
and finally to the Diamond Waterfalls, a cascade that leaves a
spray of “diamond” twinkles in the air. If you stop by on a
Sunday, you can also enjoy a soak in the mineral baths. Ori-
ginally funded by French King Louis XVI, these baths date
back to 1784, when the king had the baths constructed for use
by his troops.
Tour companies also offer a wide array of guided full- and half-
day tours of the island. Visit the rain forest in open-air jeep
(book early for this one since space is limited); take a bus tour to
the volcano, the botanical gardens, and the waterfalls; or enjoy
a combination tour with a drive down the coast and a catama-
ran ride back.
Sunlink Tours
offers a good selection of tours
and we found the guides very knowledgeable about everything
from island vegetation to history,
758-452-8232.
Underwater Delights
Another major attraction of St. Lucia is its scuba diving.
Anse
Chastanet
is considered to be the top dive spot on the island
and one of the best in the Caribbean. The reason? Extraordi-
nary fish life, coral formations, and sponge growth right off
shore. Divers and snorkelers can enjoy spectacular underwater
exploration just yards from the beach. Call
758-459-7000.
Night divers have the chance to see Anse Chastanet's unidenti-
fied sea creature, known only as “The Thing.” Frequently spot-
ted on night dives, this shy creature, a 15-foot-long worm-like
being with hundreds of legs, has never been identified.
Beaches
St. Lucia's beaches run from golden brown to a salt-and-pepper
mixture of sand and volcanic elements. Some of the most popu-
lar beaches are
Anse Chastanet, Anse Cochon,
and
Reduit
Beach.
S
unbathers, take note: topless and nude sunbathing
are prohibited throughout St. Lucia.
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