If you’re spending any time in St. Lucia, you’ll quickly notice this beer everywhere: Piton Beer. While we’re famous for our majestic twin peaks, we’re just as proud of the drink many visitors call the best local beer in St. Lucia. Piton Beer is our local lager, and in St. Lucia, we like to encourage […]
Best Local Beer in St. Lucia: Why Piton Beer is the Ultimate Choice Read Post »
If you’re looking for the most authentic beach day while you’re vacationing in the north of St. Lucia, you have to spend some time at Gros Islet beach. While most visitors head straight for the crowded umbrellas at Reduit, we locals know that the real “Lucian” vibe is found just outside the town of Gros
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When you are driving around our paradise island, you are going to see them everywhere. Piles of green and yellow coconuts are stacked up on the side of the main roads or in the back of a pickup truck. These roadside stands are a huge part of the Lucian hustle and bustle. For many of
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If you are vacationing in St. Lucia during the right time of year, you will quickly realize that mangoes are a big part of life here. In our own backyard at IslanderKeys, we have two mango trees that bear a lot of fruit every single year. It is one of those things we are used
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It’s a place where beautiful mountain peaks rise from the Caribbean Sea. Saint Lucia, my island home, also known as the “Helen of the West,” features a beautiful landscape that is as captivating as its history. As a native Saint Lucian, I am thrilled to share some of the most fascinating facts about Saint Lucia
Beyond the Beaches: St. Lucia Facts That Will Surprise You Read Post »
If you’ve ever experienced the full calendar of events for St. Lucia Carnival, you’ll know that our Carnival festivities include much more than just the Carnival Monday and Tuesday parades. St. Lucia Carnival is an immersive cultural experience that is jam-packed with a variety of electrifying fetes. You’ll experience fun-filled boat rides to grand beach
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If you’re a foodie looking to sample some of St. Lucia’s authentic street food while visiting the island, You should check out Dukes Place on the Gros Islet waterfront. My wife and I usually take our Airbnb guests there on a Friday or Saturday night, but mostly on Friday when the place is buzzing with
Grilled Fish & Local Vibes: Duke’s Place is a Must-Try in Gros Islet Read Post »
Cocoa tea is a well-known and well-loved local food in St. Lucia that has been passed down from Generation to Generation. There is a vast wealth of health benefits to drinking this delicious tea, which is not a tea at all—or not like a tea as we know it. St. Lucia cocoa tea is like
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Blaze’s Boat Bar is a hidden gem at Sugar Beach in Soufriere that offers a unique and authentic island experience. Forget that boring bartender at your favorite local bar. Instead, Blaze, aka “The St. Lucian Burna Boy,” is a passionate mixologist with a magnetic personality. He crafts drinks that are authentically St. Lucian, like our
Need a taxi from Castries to Rodney Bay? Whether you’re arriving in Castries via the cruise port or landing at George F.L. Charles Airport, a taxi is the most convenient way to get to Rodney Bay. Here’s a quick guide on everything you need to know. What’s the Cost of a Taxi from Castries to
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