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[FREE GUIDE] Close family friends lived in St. Lucia for many years. Most all of my visits were of the local flavor and we only did a few touristy things. This guide points out a few of those things with notes on why we found them fun & interesting to do. I hope you find it helpful. Feel free to leave a tip and/or nice comment if your feel that it is. [see bottom of this guide]

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Hewanorra International Airport (IATA: UVF, ICAO: TLPL)

@GirlfriendAngieLifestyle

Small airport and departures are little cramped if flights are arriving/leaving at the same time. Cute shops & a nice food court upstairs. No jetways for airplanes. You'll be in the elements arriving and departing.

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Ladera Resort

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Beautiful resort. The only UNESCO Heritage Site resort on the island with open-air, rainforest style guest rooms. Our favorite farm to table restaurant is at this resort, Dasheene. The resort only has one restaurant. We've never stayed overnight, however. It's a beautiful resort & looks just like the pics posted online. A few things to note about Dasheene: *plenty of vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options available *there is a dress code *make reservations

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Calabash Cove Resort & Spa

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A luxury boutique resort that has another one of our favorite restaurants, Windsong. Asian inspired & they serve for breakfast, lunch & dinner. They also have a dedicated vegan & vegetarian menu. Fun fact: Apparently it's Oprah Winfrey's favorite too.

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Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa

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A Black-owned resort that consists of 5 properties total. I've only stayed at the beach resort & the marina properties. Staying at any of the resorts gives you access to the other properties and activities via a shuttle that runs between them. They also offer day passes if you want use the property facilities and aren't staying there. The passes can run between $80- $150 depending on they type of pass you want.

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Bay Gardens Marina Haven

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A favorite of the Bay Gardens properties is a very convenient property that has seen better days. It's not run down, but not top tier either. We love it for it's convenience mainly. We can walk to activities, food & shops in about 10 minutes time.

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Splash Island Water Park St. Lucia

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An inflatable waterpark just off the beach at the Bay Gardens Resort & Spa. Kids & adults alike have the best time. A few things to note: *Guests staying a Bay Gardens have free access to the park *Kids are required to wear life vests & the minimum age is 6 years. *You can get day passes & packages that include lunch. Prices can range from approx. $20- $100/per person if your not a Bay Gardens guest.

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Rodney Bay Marina

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Though is mainly for the yachtie folks, there are some good places to eat, shop & hang out. Great atmosphere & super convenient if you're staying nearby. Restaurants, evening walks and Elena's Gelato keep us coming back.

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Project Chocolat

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What a fabulous place. We've done the Tree to Bar Experience and loved it. Some fun &n eye opening facts about yummy chocolate. I love the mission they have there.

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Baywalk Shopping Mall

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Just like any mall you'd find in the states, but without all the gathering spots. Everything you need from convenience items to outfits. Lots of local shops. The grocery store has come in clutch for us a few times and I had no issue finding the brands I wanted. Prices are just ok. You are on an island after all.

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St Lucia Sulphur Springs

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We haven't done the organized tours here, but have been to botanical gardens & the mud bath separately. A real adventure. Pro tip: don't wear your best bathing suit to the mud baths. The stains will ruin it.

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Castries Market

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Lively open-air flea market that has total St. Lucia vibes. Get just about everything you can think of here. We frequent for local fruits & souvenirs. Go early to beat the heat of the day.

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Reduit Beach

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Great beach for long walks. Good, clean sand & activities available. It's a public beach near downtown & can get busy. Also vendors are out hawking everything from jewelry to food; I've never found them to be pesky however. I've had a few anklets made right on the spot. Spinnakers restaurant is popular, but we often opt for Ms. Liz's rotis near the end of the beach.

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Sugar Beach - public Beach

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VERY expensive free beach. It's unclear if the Viceroy resort offers day passes and when they offer them. Also, you can't drive directly to the beach & may have to park then hike a huge hill if you're not a resort guest. All in all, a beautiful beach between the Pitons.

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Hey y’all! I'm Angie, a 50+ DC-based project manager and avid traveler. My passion for arts, culture, good food, palm trees and blue waters has taken me to some awesome places and wonderful experiences. I’m forever excited about seeing new places and revisiting the ones I love. As a seasoned traveler, I have honed my skills in crafting itineraries that cater to my travel style of “easy fabulousness”. I love to have soul-enriching, fun experiences in fabulous locations, from city trips to foreign countries to island hopping …especially if I can do it without breaking the bank. Also, as an event manager for over 25 years, my expertise lies in the details. True, anyone can plan trips & itineraries these days, but most of my requests come from those who don’t want to do all the leg work or don’t want the stress of putting it all together. My specialty is weaving together itineraries that are hearty, fun & feel effortless. Family & friends tag along with me on trips I plan for myself because they know my planning style is going to deliver a fantastic trip. More common though are the friends who pepper me with questions around coordinating trip activities like the timing between each and managing transportation options. We are easy & fabulous over here. Gone are the days of coming home tired and needing a vacation from vacation. Check out my guides and let me help take the stress out of trip planning. Also contact me for customized itineraries and travel planning services if you want to plan your next getaway together. Subscribe to this shop so you'll know when I have new guides. Let’s link on social too. See tags below

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