St. Lucia Travel Tips

Boat trip around the island: This is a great way to see both the north and south of the island. Make sure to do a full day, so you can take part in some snorkelling and swimming. Our trip included a stop off to snorkel outside Ti Kaye Resort and to visit the capital, Castries. We could go shopping and grab some local food with our guide. Our tour also took us to Marigot Bay, where you can see some celebrity houses, including Oprah’s!

Hiking the Pitons: This activity is definitely only for fit, athletic people as it is a very physically demanding trail. You are required to use local guides, which you can organise as you pay your entrance fee. Make sure to start early as it takes about four hours round trip to complete the hike. I also recommend renting walking poles (especially if it’s a drizzly day). Although the hike is extremely demanding, the views are stunning and it’s a great opportunity to talk to some local people!

Sulphur Springs and Toraille Waterfall: I was very skeptical of the Sulphur Springs, as I was worried it would be ‘too touristy’ and it is definitely commercialised. However, if you time it right, it can be fairly quiet. The Sulphur Springs are even used by locals as the mud and its natural remedies are said to make you look twenty years younger! Your skin will feel so smooth and you’ll get some great photos out of it. Just five minutes from the springs is a beautiful waterfall that my family happened to be the only people at! Worth stopping by for the photo op and a quick dip in the (very) cold, fresh water.

Jade Mountain Club: This restaurant is for Jade Mountain guests only. It is very couple heavy, but we had so much fun as a family. You must book drinks at the bar ahead of dinner, in order to get the perfect unobstructed sunset view! The food offering is diverse and changes constantly, with many ingredients being sourced from onsite gardens. The service is exceptional and the live music makes the night even better.

Ladera Resort, Dasheene: We unfortunately missed sunset at this reservation, but with Ladera Resort being placed high up between the two Pitons, the view is the centrepiece at this restaurant. Again, a lot of ingredients are sourced from their onsite gardens, offering fresh farm-to-table options.

Bonté Restaurant and Bar: Located at Sugar Beach Resort, this is great to visit if you want to see the white sands of this famous beach, but aren’t staying at the resort. The restaurant is beautiful, modern, and plays wonderful live music along the waterfront. (They’ll even sing you happy birthday with a huge sparkler if it happens to be your special day!)

Martha’s Tables: If you are looking for traditional food operated by a local family, Martha’s Tables is a must-visit. The restaurant is an open-air verandah with colorful plants grown all around. The rum punch is tasty and strong, but the main courses are full of flavor. This is worth the visit to get a taste of the local food!