McTavish Travel Recommends ... St. Lucia

St. LuciaWelcome to St. Lucia, one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. With its mountainous landscape, exotic wildlife, cozy beaches and rich cultural heritage, it is an island that invites exploration.

Whether as a romantic getaway, a family retreat or a rejuvenating spa experience, Saint Lucia lets you enjoy fine hotels, amazing spas, shopping, diving, golf and local sights, sounds and tastes.

Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations offer 2 non-stop flights per week from Toronto to St. Lucia on Saturdays and Sundays with seasonal service on Mondays and Fridays starting later this year and a fine offering of hotels, including ALMOND RESORTS with two properties on the island - Almond Morgan Bay and Almond Smugglers Cove.

Both resorts are suited to guests travelling with children, with kids clubs on premises. The 26-room CALABASH COVE & SPA, St. Lucia's newest oceanfront boutique hotel resort, combines the stunning natural beauty of St. Lucia with the luxury and service of an upscale resort. COCONUT BAY RESORT & SPA offers two worlds in one. The adult-only oasis is in a tranquil, secluded area featuring a coconut fringed pool, hammocks, intimate cabana beds, the Kai-Mer Spa and a pool bar.


BeachCoconut Bay is also a tropical playground for families featuring St. Lucia's largest water park, two spacious kid-friendly pools, sports facilities and numerous activities for different age groups. WINDJAMMER LANDING is set on a lush oceanfront hillside with picturesque, spacious and secluded villas cascading down the hill like a tropical waterfall. The Body Holiday Le SPORT combines an active beach holiday with the luxury of a world-class spa.

No holiday in the world is more dedicated to the health and well being of its guests. RENDEZVOUS is the boutique hotel for couples! Stylish, intimate, elegant and romantic. It is located on the best beach in St. Lucia surrounded by a fantastic garden by the sea. At ANSE CHASTENET not only do you get a World Heritage Site, but the resort's two crystal bays are part of a designated marine reserve protecting miles of colourful coral reefs and tropical fish.

A dozen rooms are tucked behind the coconut palms that line the beach and the remainder tip toe up a flower decked hillside. SANDALS offers three all-inclusive resorts on St. Lucia - La Toc, Grande St. Lucian and Halcyon. When you stay at one Sandals Resort you can dine and play at any other Sandals Resort. JADE MOUNTAIN celebrates St. Lucia's stunning scenic beauty with bold architectural design leading to exceptional infinity pool sanctuaries - one of the Caribbean's most mesmerizing experiences.

Call us - we can help you decide on the perfect St. Lucia holiday.