ADVENTURE AWAITS IN SAINT LUCIA WIN!

A post-lockdown trip to the Caribbean

Saint Lucia, and two of its amazing hotels – Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort and Anse Chastanet – are offering one lucky winner and a friend the island adventure of a lifetime. Tempted? Here’s what this Caribbean jewel has in store...

1 Natural beauty

Chances are, you’ve already admired Saint Lucia’s natural charms without realising – because its Piton peaks, which rise straight from the sea, are one of the Caribbean’s most famous sights. They’ve stood sentry on the south-west coast for at least 200 centuries – long before the arrival of the early Arawak tribes, the European colonial forces, or the adventure-hungry travellers that now come to climb them (or at least toast them with tropical cocktails). At 798m, Gros Piton sits slightly taller than Petit Piton (743m), but both are striking reminders of the island’s volcanic past – as well as a huge source of national pride, emblazoned everywhere from banknotes to beer bottles. But they’re just the start. From rainforest to reef, Saint Lucia is rich in untamed treasures – a land of thundering waterfalls, idyllic shores and snorkelling sites teeming with life. It’s also home to one of the world’s only ‘drive-in’ volcanoes, which is far wilder than it sounds, with mud-bathing pools and hot springs. Love birdwatching? You can hike rainforest trails to see if you spot any of the 176 bird species. Keen diver? Set your sights on the sub-aqua slopes of those Pitons. Fascinated by history? Head to the north-west coast to find Pigeon Island National Landmark’s authentic ruins, cannons and military relics, and tall-tales aplenty of pirates and plunderers. Walk along the golden sands and then climb Fort Rodney for views as far as Martinique. That’s day one sorted – what else awaits?

2 Get your heart racing