More about St. Lucia Points of Interest

• The Pitons -

  The majestic twin peaks of the Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seem to rise straight from the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. Each mount, created from hardened lava, towers over 2,000 feet in the air.

• Sulphur Springs Drive-In Volcano -

  The island boasts the world's only drive-in volcano. Enjoy a short tour of the crater and see the bubbling pools letting off puffs of odorous steam.

• Diamond Botanical Gardens -

  Explore the nature trails and step into a world where waterfalls gush from the mouth of a volcano, hot mineral springs fill the baths with age-old medicinal waters and flora and fauna abounds.

• Soufriere -

  Established in 1746, Soufriere is the island's oldest town, and the reputed birthplace of Napoleon's Empress Josephine. Be sure to visit the marketplace with its colorful murals and gingerbread trim.

• Pigeon Island -

  This 40-acre islet is a beautiful nature park reflecting a thousand years of history. Visit the Museum and Interpretive Center, housed in an elegantly restored 1808 British officers' mess building.

• Marigot Bay -

  This lush yachtsman's haven has been seen in films including "Dr. Doolittle" and "Fire Power." You'll want to see why author James Michener called it "the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean."

• Morne Fortune -

  Enjoy the sweeping views from this 17-century strategic outpost. Visit the Iniskilling Monument, erected in 1932 to honor the Regiment who captured the Morne for the British in 1796.

• Outdoor Adventure -

  Whale and dolphin watching, ziplining, horseback riding, the aerial tram and 4WD fun are trademarks of St. Lucia.