Anse Chastanet and Jalousie offer small reefs and any water taxi will take you to a designated marine reserve area. If swimming with the fish is the main activity planned for your trip, though, then St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands or the Cayman Islands may be a better choice. Pulling yourself from the beaches may be near impossible, but if you do there are a number of beautiful banana plantations around Soufriere. Some offer horseback riding. There is also great shopping in Castries, the capital of St. Lucia.
Batik art abounds and the jewelry is unique.
If you have the time, visit picturesque Marigot Bay, a yacht haven where Rex Harrison's Dr. Dolittle was filmed in 1966. By this time, the little fees have gotten annoying. E-mail this story to a friend. Kentucky Connect and may not be republished without permission. All rights reserved.