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Despite our wonderful guesthouse, we weren’t that impressed with St. Lucia. The Pitons are beautiful, but the hassle of the high prices, rough roads, average beaches, questionable cleanliness levels outside the tourist areas, and the local’s indifference to tourists did not make it one of our favorite Caribbean island destinations.

Photo Galleries of St Lucia

Touring around the Island of St Lucia (24 pictures)

We rented a car and drove around St Lucia.

Gros Islet, St Lucia (27 pictures)

We stayed in the fishing village of Gros Islet, away from the resort crowds.

Pigeon Island National Park, St Lucia (10 pictures)

We visited Pigeon Island National Park, close to our hotel in Gros Islet.
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Getting from St Lucia to Martinique on LIAT Air

March 13, 2008
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Landing in MartiniqueWe were surprised to find that flying to Martinique from St Lucia was actually cheaper than taking the boat. We’re not sure why – but we heard that the boat is an all-inclusive drink all you want party boat, which would explain it.…
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Overall impression of St Lucia

March 13, 2008
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Despite our wonderful guesthouse, overall, we weren’t that impressed with St Lucia. The Pitons are beautiful, but the hassle of the high prices, rough roads, average beaches, questionable cleanliness levels outside tourist areas, and the local’s indifference to tourists do
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Pigeon Island National Park

March 13, 2008
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Pigeon Beach on Pigeon IslandCOs Quarters Sign at Pigeon Island National ParkAfter a bout of food poisoning, perhaps brought on by chicken from a local stand in Gros Islet or perhaps by homemade ice cream, the only other trip we managed during our St Lucia vacation was to Pigeon Islan
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The Hummingbird Beach Resort in Soufriere

March 10, 2008
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View from the restaurant area of the Hummingbird Beach ResortHummingbird Beach ResortWe stopped at the Hummingbird Resort in Soufriere for a quick bite, and to relax for a couple of hours. …
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Driving to Anse Chastanet – too much for our ‘car’!

March 10, 2008
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From Soufriere, we tried to drive to Anse Chastenet, as we had heard that this was the location of some of the best off-shore snorkeling in St Lucia.  However, it was not meant to be. …
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Spectacular scenery driving to Soufriere from Rodney Bay

March 10, 2008
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Marigot BayWe had read that the most spectacular scenery would be seen driving to Soufriere, so this is where we headed. The road was good for the most part, although there was enough potholes that it made for very tiring driving. …
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Renting a car in St Lucia at National St Lucia Car Rental

March 10, 2008
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Car Rental from National St Lucia Car RentalWe had tried to arrange a car rental from home before we left, but at Christmas time cars were hard to come by – at least at the major car rental companies.…
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Bay Guesthouse, Incredible cheap oceanfront hotel in Gros Islet

March 10, 2008
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Bay Guesthouse seen from the frontWe found the Bay Guesthouse in the Lonely Planet. The guesthouse is located a short walk from the main part of the village, but in some respects is a world away.…
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Gros Islet fishing village impressions

March 10, 2008
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Building on the Main Street of Gros IsletThis is where we parted ways with most of the tourists of St Lucia, as we were staying in the small fishing village of Gros Islet, sandwiched in between the Marina, Rodney Bay, and the Sandals and the Landings condo development. …
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