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How Saint Lucia Will Inspire You With Her Character, Charm And Beauty

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From majestic mountains to sulphur springs, this Caribbean destination is a must-see.

Saint Lucia has long had a reputation as one of the most romantic and beautiful islands in the world.

Its impressive and distinct natural landscape, with the volcanic twin peaks known as the Pitons, is an instant draw - but there’s a lot more to fall in love with, whether you’re after a relaxing getaway or an adventure-packed holiday.

Travel blogger Richard Lee Massey flew to Saint Lucia from London with British Airways, for an up close and personal look at the island so gorgeous it was dubbed “Helen of the West Indies.” With British Airways, you can book with confidence, safe in the knowledge that you can change your date or destination if you need to.

Spectacular views of Saint Lucia. Credit: British Airways / The Spoils

Watch the video below (filmed pre Covid-19) and see what Richard got up to on his adventures in Saint Lucia.

The Tet Paul Nature Trail is a great place to take in the breath-taking views of the Piton Mountains.

“You don’t get views like this anywhere else, with an abundance of green and all the hues of blue. It’s an incredible backdrop,” Richard says.

Local guide Jeanmal has another top recommendation for the full Saint Lucian experience: a trip to the Sulphur Springs in Soufrière.

Saint Lucia had a thriving cocoa industry for centuries, which, luckily for visitors, is experiencing a resurgence: Hotel Chocolat’s 140-acre Rabot Estate, 1000-feet above sea level, is the place to go to learn all about where chocolate comes from.

Cocoa beans. Credit: British Airways / The Spoils

“The tour covers the whole process, from grafting a tree to creating my own chocolate bar,” Richard explains.

“The guides were so full of character and made the whole experience a joy, from start to finish.”

Plus, if you’ve ever wanted to taste a “jungle M&M,” aka an unfermented bean, this is your chance to try one.

Dreaming of a Saint Lucia getaway? Book something to look forward to and secure your Caribbean holiday with a deposit starting from £75pp. Book now and change later with flexible booking options. ATOL protected. Find out more at ba.com/saintlucia.

Bookings created as Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car are eligible to be confirmed using a deposit payment. Flight only, single product bookings, and any hotel/car/experience added to a flight only booking are excluded from this offer. £75 per person deposit payment based on two people sharing a booking with a total value between £1000 & £2999, where the minimum deposit payment is £150 per booking. Full deposit payment terms and conditions apply, see ba.com/deposits. British Airways Holidays standard terms and conditions and conditions of carriage apply, please refer to ba.com. British Airways Holidays reserve the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time. All information correct at time of publishing – 2 June 2021, errors and omissions excepted (E&OE). 

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