Overview

Though a mere 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, what the tiny island of St. Lucia lacks in size, it more than makes up for in beauty. As you arrive by air or water look for the Pitons � St. Lucia's most recognizable landmark. These twin, conically shaped hills rise out of the clear Caribbean Sea. St. Lucia's lush tropical vegetation is surprising given its volcanic history � black sand beaches and the Mt. Soufri�re Drive-in Volcano are reminders of the island's origins. The British first attempted colonization of St. Lucia in 1605, but the native Caribs turned them, and future settlers, back until the French purchased the island in 1651. Colonization began in earnest in 1746 when the village of Soufri�re was established. The British invaded in 1778 and for the next 150 years the two sides fought bitterly for this little jewel in the Caribbean. In 1814 the island was officially ceded to the British but French customs are still prevalent today.

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