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Known as a vibrant jewel in the Caribbean, St. Lucia is the perfect place for a beachy all-inclusive getaway. St. Lucia is the smallest island in the chain of Windward Islands and is characterized by white-sand beaches, serene mountain views, and misty waterfalls. Before you set off on your all-inclusive St. Lucia vacation, read this guide for tips on how to make the most of your trip.
Where to Book Your All-Inclusive St. Lucia Vacation
St. Lucia is home to several luxurious resorts that cater to a variety of guest preferences and needs. Whether you want to spend your days relaxing on the beach or trying out a new water sport in the ocean, you can do it all in St. Lucia.
Here at The Jet Set Blonde, we focus specifically on adults-only all-inclusive resorts so you can hop over to my blog post that’s dedicated to the best all-inclusive adults-only resorts in St. Lucia.
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What To Know Before Your All-Inclusive St. Lucia Vacation
Sunbathing on sandy white beaches, soaking in volcanic mud baths of Soufrière, and ziplining through lush rainforests. This Eastern Caribbean island is the ultimate luxury escape! These fun facts about the destination will help you get to know the island you’re about to visit while on your all-inclusive St. Lucia vacation.
1) 1st Country named after a woman
St. Lucia is just one of two countries in the world to be named after a woman. It’s named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse. (Ireland is the other country named after a woman - the Celtic goddess of fertility, Eire.)
2) St. Lucia Parrot
St. Lucia is the only country you’ll find the Jacquot or the St. Lucia parrot. This species of parrot is in the Psittacidae family. It’s St. Lucia’s national bird.
3) World’s only “drive-in” volcano
The Sulphur Springs are the world’s only “drive-in volcano” with viewing platforms just above the caldera. One of the best features of this volcano is that people can dive into the mud baths to detoxify the body and help heal burns, eczema, arthritis, and sore joints. Afterwards, wash off with a refreshing natural rainforest bath.
4) 21+ Types of Rum
The Roseau Valley is home to many distilleries that offer over 21 different types of rum.
5) Over 70% rainforest
St. Lucia is covered in lush rainforest (in addition to their beaches and mountains). The island has 238 square miles of rainforest as well as 98 miles of coastline.
6) Blackbeard’s treasure
It’s rumored that the pirate Blackbeard buried some of his treasure in Vieux Fort, one of the 10 districts in St. Lucia. Part of Vieux Fort is called Black Bay, named after the pirate.
7) 180+ Bird Species
St. Lucia is a haven for avarian animals and home to over 180 bird species. Out of these, 5 species are endemic, meaning they are native to St. Lucia.
What To Do During Your All-Inclusive St. Lucia Vacation
The Pitons
The Pitons are St. Lucia's twin towering peaks. They were formed by volcanic activity about 200,000 to 300,000 years ago. If you're a diver, you can explore them as underwater cliffs.
Marigot Bay
Arguably the most beautiful bay on St. Lucia, Marigot is best viewed from a vista point on the road between the main Caribbean coastal route and the bay itself.
Sulphur Springs
Known as the world’s only drive-in volcano, Sulphur Springs is a natural site where visitors can experience the black water pool baths.
Pigeon Island National Park
One of the most vibrant, beautiful places in St. Lucia, Pigeon Island is a historic area with the 18th-century Fort Rodney, military remains & Martinique views from Signal Hill.
Anse Chastanet Beach
Best for its snorkeling and diving, Anse Chastanet is a peaceful beach featuring an abundance of sea life with different fish and corals.
Toraille waterfall
One of St. Lucia’s most popular waterfalls, Toraille features a 50 foot drop of water in a lush rainforest setting.
What To Eat & Drink On Your All-Inclusive St. Lucia Vacation
Part of the fun of going on an all-inclusive St. Lucia vacation is trying all the complimentary food and drink that’s available to you! St. Lucian cuisine is known for British, French, and Amerindian influences. Dishes are characterized by herbs and spices, like nutmeg and cloves, and homegrown foods. If you want to try some traditional St. Lucian food or quintessential cocktails, try one or more of these!
Popular Food
Green figs & Saltfish
Photo courtesy of 196 Flavors.
This hearty dish is considered the national dish of St. Lucia. It's made by cooking salted cod and green bananas separately, then combining them on a plate in the end in just the right proportions.
Recipe: That Girl Cooks Healthy
Bouyon
Various meats are featured in bouyon dishes including lamb, beef, pork, and saltfish. Other ingredients include sweet potato, pumpkin, yam, carrots, and more.
Recipe: Haitian Cooking
Lambi
In St. Lucia lambi is often made Creole style, which involves conch meat being seasoned with lots of spices, and then pan fried. Lambi is popular with both locals and visitors.
Recipe: Savory Thoughts
Popular drinks
Rum Punch
Rum punch usually consists of rum (light, dark, or coconut) and lots of fruit juice like pineapple, orange juice, lemon or lime juice, and grenadine for color.
Recipe: Lemon for Lulu
Cocoa Tea
Cocoa tea is a go-to comfort in St. Lucia. It's the hot chocolate of the Caribbean – albeit a healthier alternative. It's less fatty and creamy, and a little more bitter.
Recipe: Coriander and Lace
St. Lucian Spritz
The St. Lucian Spritz is the BodyHoliday's take on a Campari. Campari adds bitterness, orange liqueur creates sweetness, and limes add a zesty citrus twist.
Recipe: BodyHoliday
What To Pack For Your All-Inclusive St. Lucia Vacation
As you plan for your all-inclusive St. Lucia vacation, consider what kinds of activities you’ll want to experience while there. Are you going island hopping? Ziplining in the rainforest? Mud bathing at Sulphur Springs?
Knowing what you will be doing while in St. Lucia will help determine what you need to pack. Be sure to download my free St. Lucia Resource Bundle on this post which has a complete packing checklist to cover all your vacation needs. The digital PDF also contains links to some of my favorite most-packed items that I take with me on every vacation. Provide your email below to get immediate access today!
Travel Tips Before Your All-Inclusive St. Lucia Vacation
1) Get organized.
Keep all of your important documents in one centrally located, safe place.
2) Choose luggage wisely.
Choose luggage that fits easily into overhead compartments. (Click here to see what luggage I recommend!)
3) Choose the right headphones.
Pack an eye mask and noise-cancelling headphones to help you sleep. (Click here to check out my carry-on essentials list!)
4) Plan your arrival.
Review arrival travel forms required in your destination.
5) Use packing cubes.
They may appear to be simple, but trust me, it makes packing and repacking much easier!
6) Get a good travel credit card.
Foreign transaction fees can add up so get a card that waives those extra charges. I use and like the Chase Sapphire Preferred card. Another great card is the Chase Sapphire Reserved (which I’m considering upgrading to!)
7) Purchase travel insurance.
Protect your investment from unexpected occurrences. The plan can provide coverage in the event of travel delays, baggage loss, and trip cancellation and trip interruption for a sickness, injury or death to you or a family member and more. If you’d like to protect your all-inclusive St. Lucia vacation, book a complimentary 30-minute consultation with me so we can discuss your needs and get you covered!
Did you get your free St. Lucia Resources Bundle yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! I’ll send you 6 PDF resources including a all-inclusive St. Lucia vacation packing list, pre-travel checklist, and more!
Author Bio
Known as The Jet Set Blonde, Brittany Ryan inspires others to add more adventure to their childfree travel experiences. Brittany has visited 23 countries (and counting!) Connect with her to get access to detailed childfree travel itineraries, travel guides for weekend getaways, and updates on adult-only hotels, resorts, cruises, and other travel amenities.
