Straddling the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Saint Lucia is an island distinguishable by its awe-inspiring Pitons. Crowned by this twin-peaked landmark officially designated as a World Heritage site in February 2005), the island is covered with a blanket of lush tropical rainforests and fringed with beautiful beaches.
Saint Lucia is renowned for being fought over no fewer than fourteen times by the French and the English because of its rich, natural environment and its strategic location in the region. The island is now home to a culturally diverse population whose heritage is drawn from French, English, African and East Indian cultures, as well as those of its original inhabitants, the Caribs. While English is the official language, French Creole or Kweyol) is considered by many Saint Lucians to be the native tongue. It is a derivative of seventeenth century provincial French with influences of West African and Carib languages.
The country’s eclectic culture can also be experienced in some of the most exciting festivals in the Caribbean. These include ‘Jounen Kweyol’ a celebration of the island’s French Creole culture), the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival and Carnival.
With its lush rainforests, breathtaking scenery, wonderful beaches and rich cultural heritage, Saint Lucia is a simply beautiful Caribbean island.

Published in 2005, Saint Lucia: Simply Beautiful includes more than 450 photographic images

• 286 x 220 mm
• 240 pages
• Hardback