Dominic Fedee, the minister for Tourism, Information, and Broadcasting, stated there is no need to extend the SOE, state of emergency, beyond September 30, 2020. The current parameters are in place until the end of the month. Fedee stated there is the confidence that they have done well in containment and management for the pandemic. […]
Like many islands, Saint Lucia tried to protect their shores and stopped travel. Unfortunately, the virus did arrive through a traveler. On Wednesday, Dr. Sharon Belmar-George used YouTube to make an announcement regarding the fifteen infected individuals on the island. All fifteen have recovered. Dr. Sharon is the Chief Medical Officer for the island. Belmar-George […]
American Airlines is one of the larger airlines to have survived several decades of various travel slowdowns. The airline announced they are expanding their winter flights to the Caribbean, including to Saint Lucia. The trip will go nonstop from Chicago to the island nation. The newest route will operate on Saturdays with flights leaving from […]
Every year, St. Lucians honor the origin of their islands name with a festival. The celebration happens on December 13, and for those lucky enough to be around, it is a history, culture, and entertaining lesson. St. Lucia was known as Lyanola, but in 800 AD the island became Hewanorra. The Latin translation became Sancta […]
Blessed with eternal sunshine, soft sanded beaches, lush sceneries, and impeccable services and facilities, it didn’t come much as a surprise when World Travel Awards gave Saint Lucia Island the Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination” award for its 25th annual award ceremony. Held in Jamaica last September 23, 2018, the 25th annual World Travel Awards […]
Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar, Minister of Tourism and Aviation revealed the steadfast 10.2% year-to-date growth of international arrivals as seen in the historic records of Lynden Pindling International Airport, high hotel occupancy rates across the islands specifically in Nasau as well as in other parameters and reports. Leading the pack of tourists coming to The Bahamas […]
Beth Lygoe is hoping to make a dream come true by being St. Lucia’s first sailor at an Olympic Sailing Competition. The Laser Radial sailor, who started sailing aged 12, is already moving into unknown territory for St. Lucian sailing as she will represent her nation at the Olympic Test Event at the Weymouth and […]
St Lucia continues to attract more tourists and United Airlines from the USA has recognized that. It now offers a new direct service from New York’s Newark airport to Hewannora in St Lucia. United now flies to 17 Caribbean destinations. The weekly service will be on Saturdays (same day for return flight). United plan to […]
Akasha, St Lucia’s premier villa rental likes to keep its guests informed about what is happening around St Lucia and this time we look at some of the changes on the restaurant scene in and around Rodney Bay. A new restaurant/cafe which has opened and caught our eye is Elegance Cafe. This is a small […]
Good news for the tourist industry and all St Lucia lovers in the UK. Virgin Atlantic recently announced that they will be increasing the number of flights from the UK to St Lucia. It is reported that as part of their 2013/14 schedule Virgin Atlantic will increase the number of flights from 3 to 5 […]