Holidays in Saint Lucia 2022/2023

After your first glimpse of Saint Lucia, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d landed on the set of Jurassic Park. It’s an island wilder than many of its Caribbean counterparts, dripping in virgin jungle and emerald-wrapped mountains. The giant volcanic spires known as the Pitons stand guard over the island, a pair of parental peaks that have become Saint Lucia’s icons.

This stunning isle has become a natural playground for those in search of a shot of adrenaline. Hiking, cycling and zip-lining are all exciting ways of soaking up the surrounding rainforest. Go offshore and Saint Lucia doesn’t disappoint with its thrilling marine options, either: kayaking and dolphin-spotting make for great activities above the surface, while the crayon-coloured fish housed in its reefs make for fine snorkelling and diving.

Saint Lucia’s fertile valleys are laced with banana and cocoa plantations, the latter a big draw for chocolate lovers. Its primal interior may draw all the plaudits but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great beaches to be found on the island. They’re just tucked away like a selection of slender golden curves hidden by the shade of palms, a delight to anyone who discovers them while on a luxury holiday. Much like the whole of Saint Lucia, really.

With a lush, wild interior and glorious golden beaches, Saint Lucia is the perfect place for those seeking adventure and relaxation in equal measure. The places you can stay in Saint Lucia allow you to experience Saint Lucia's many faces, whether it's a beach resort fronting palm-studded sand, a retreat located on an emerald hilltop or even a boutique escape tucked within a cocoa plantation.

The weather in Saint Lucia is fairly consistent throughout the year, with temperatures averaging between 28-32°C.
December to March are drier months compared to the rest of the year and with the weather cooled by trade winds, this period is a great option for anyone looking for a winter sun holiday.

April and May only see slightly more rain and if you like music, then the island’s annual Jazz & Arts Festival is usually either at the end of April or beginning of May.

Nudging into the summer months, the temperature rises and there’s increased chance of rainfall, although these are usually only limited to one or two short-but-sharp showers in the afternoon. While the Caribbean’s official hurricane season runs from June to November, in Saint Lucia this often only means the odd tropical storm so the island really is a year-round holiday destination.