St Lucia News
Saint Lucia drives strong tourism figures for September
The sun-drenched and events-filled Caribbean destination of Saint Lucia continues to grab headlines, as its diverse tourism offerings keep resonating with audiences far and wide.
Misland Capital snaps up Sugar Beach in St Lucia
Sugar Beach, formally the Jalousie Plantation, was developed by the Myers family who became beneficial owners in 2006. Nestled between St Lucia’s iconic pitons, set in 130 acres of pristine rainforest on the site of an 18th century sugar plantation, it is now established as one of the leading five-star resorts in the Caribbean.
Plans unveiled for Sandals LaSource St. Lucia
Sandals Resorts has announced plans for its new resort in Saint Lucia – the all-suite Sandals LaSource St. Lucia. The property will include the island’s first roof top infinity edge sky pool, offering 360 views of the island’s beautiful north coast.
British tourist killed in St Lucia
A British man has been killed on the popular Caribbean island of St Lucia as he tried to defend his wife from attackers, according to reports. Roger Pratt, 62, was killed while his wife, who is now helping with the investigation, was treated for injuries.
Paradise Found: Romance in the Caribbean
Need some romance in your life? If you and your partner are looking for the ideal destination for your next holiday then look no further than the Caribbean. After all, where could be better to rekindle that spark or spend some quality time together than a white-sand, palm-fringed beach under a blazing sun?
St Lucia voted top honeymoon spot
For the fifth consecutive year, travel professionals the world over have voted the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia the “World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination” by the World Travel Awards.
Saint Lucia hits the road in the United States
Saint Lucia, the renowned and beautiful Eastern Caribbean tourist gem, kicks off its 2010 Summer/Fall Travel Road Shows on Monday, August 2, starting in Eatontown, New Jersey on the northeastern seaboard of the United States.
Allen Chastanet , Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister, St Lucia @ St Lucia Gala Awards
St Lucia’s Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Allen Chastanet in London for their award ceremony.
St. Lucia embarks on massive infrastructure initiative
St. Lucia has unveiled a massive infrastructure upgrading and a new branding campaign at Caribbean Marketplace 2009.The new projects, revealed by Senator Allen Chastanet, St.Lucia Minister for Tourism & Civil Aviation (pictured left), include a new cruise pier in Vieux Fort, the redevelopment of Rodney Bay, a new marina and yacht club in Castries Harbour, smaller marina developments in West Harbour, plus a new fishing complex.
Saint Lucia at WTTC 2008 @ WTTC 2008
Breaking Travel News interviews Minister of Tourism, Saint Lucia at WTTC 2008, Dubai.
St Lucia revisits German market @ ITB Berlin 2008
Dr. James Hepple, Tourism Consultant, St. Lucia explains how they are targeting a boost in sales from the German and Austrian markets on the back of a strong Euro and increased interest in the region.
Ralph Taylor, Chairman & Managing Director, Almond Resorts @ WTM 2007
Breaking Travel News interviews Ralph Taylor, Chairman & Managing Director, Almond Resorts at World Travel Market 2007 talks about the upgrades to hotels in St Lucia and Barbados, as well as the opening of a new hotel.