caribbean - st lucia A spate of resort developments on St Lucia has made this high, green island one of the Caribbean's trendy package-tour destinations, but it's still a long way from being sanitised and overdeveloped. Bananas are still bigger business than tourism in this archetypal island paradise. Much of the island is rural: small coastal fishing villages give way to a hinterland of banana and coconut plantations folded within deep valleys topped by rich, mountainous jungle. The rugged terrain continues beneath the sea in a diving heaven of underwater mountains, caves and drop-offs. Its most dramatic scenery is in the south, where the twin volcanic peaks of the Pitons rise sharply from the shoreline to form distinctive landmarks. The coastline is pocketed with secluded coves and beaches made for one (or, naturally, at sunset, for two). Carnival takes place usually some time in February or March. It's celebrated with calypso music, costumed parades and band competitions. The biggest musical event of the year is the four-day St Lucian Jazz Festival held in mid-May. It often features international stars such as Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan and Chuck Mangione. The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (the ARC Race), a giant transatlantic yacht race, ends at Rodney Bay Marina in December. About 150 boats manage to reach St Lucia from the starting line in the Canary Islands. The western shores of St Lucia are a mighty fine place to be from February to April. At this time you can expect daily highs around the 29°C (84°F) with conditions getting a bit hotter but much wetter during the rest of the year. caribbean charter yachts The 51 ft Swan Northern Child is ideal for Corporate Events and team Building, Caribbean Regattas or just pure cruising. Or take one of three Catana Catamarans or 3 different types of Harmony mono hulls, built in 2005. prices and specs | Corporate Yacht Charter | | Bareboat Yacht Charter | | | | - 5,250
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