St. Lucia for the Family

Marigot Bay
"The most beautiful Bay in the Caribbean"...That's how James Michener, author of "Caribbean" once described beautiful Marigot Bay in St. Lucia! 

Marigot Bay is a beautiful, sequestered, natural harbor that once provided pirate ship hideouts. Marigot Bay also served as the setting for the film Dr. Doolittle. Today it's used by boats and ships both for fun and recreation as well as a place to moor a ship when hurricanes approach. Marigot Bay is located 20 minutes south of Castries, St. Lucia's Capital city, 45 minutes South of Pigeon Island National Park and 60 minutes North of the Pitons.

Accommodation Options:
Inn on the Bay
Oasis Marigot

Toraille Waterfall - Soufriere Saint Lucia

Maria Islands Nature Reserve
Link: http://www.slunatrust.org/ma_islands.htm 
These tiny islands in southern Saint Lucia to the east of Vieux Fort are home to rare wildlife and birds. Several species exist nowhere else in the world.

Pigeon Island Museum and Interpretive Centre
Link: http://www.slunatrust.org/pisland.htm 
Pigeon Island National Landmark is heralded as one of the most important monuments of St.Lucia's history. It is a vivid representation of the cultural and historical monuments of international, civil, military and marine cross currents, characteristic of West Indian historical change. This museum is located in a former British officers' mess hall, which has been restored to its original 1808 status. 

Whale & Turtle watching
St Lucia offers visitors one of the leading whale watching sites in the Caribbean. Over 20 species of whales are spotted in the area, including humpbacks, pilot whales, sperm whales and spinning and spotted dolphins.

Turtles are also another draw for nature lovers. The abundance of these reptiles around the island is due to the protection the turtles receive. There is a permanent suspension on hunting turtles in St. Lucia.

Snorkeling
There are a number companies that offer boats to the popular snorkeling areas including the reef at Anse Chastanet. Most of the major hotels and the diving companies rent snorkeling gear to clients and guests.

St. Lucia Bird Watching
Bird watching tours can be arranged with the Forest Department, Ministry of Agriculture. Visitors can see some of St. Lucia’s rare indigenous birds incluiding:  The colorful St. Lucia Oriole, White breasted Thrasher, Lesser Antillian Peewee, St. Lucia Wren and many other tropical endemic birds. 

Millet Bird Sanctuary
Link: http://www.geocities.com/takamigo/W_Millet.htm 
The Millet Bird Sanctuary Trail is a haven for bird watchers. Over 30 species of birds can be found in the Sanctuary, including: The St. Lucia Black Finch, St. Lucia Parrot, St. Lucia Warbler, St. Lucia Oriole and St. Lucia Pewee.

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