Saint Lucia
Natural History of Saint Lucia
10 nights from £9,998 pp
Includes: return flights, private transfers, 10 nights all inclusive
Overview & Highlights
Saint Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s most lush and tropical islands. A year round destination with average temperatures about 30c. The landscape is full of lush, thick rainforests and beaches surrounded by a backdrop of plant covered mountains.
The natural history of Saint Lucia covers thousands of plant and insect species, tropical butterflies, reptiles, amphibians, amazing birdlife and some of the best marine life of the Caribbean, offering incredible diving and snorkelling sites. At sea, Sperm & Humpback Whales and dolphins, including the acrobatic Spinner Dolphin, can be seen.
In the forests, amongst orchids, ferns & bromeliads & orchids search for St Lucia Parrot, St Lucia Oriole & St Lucia Blackfinch. Green Iguanas can grow to large sizes and you may see the small Agouti (a small mammal belonging to the rodent family) on the forest floors.
From volcanic origins the World Heritage recognised Gros and Petit Pitons dominate the dramatic landscape of the southern part of the islands. Waterfalls, hot springs and sulphur mud baths can all be found here. Tropical forests surround the Cacao plantations, just one of the plentiful island resources, take a chocolate tour or try and make your own!
The local cuisine incorporates French influences with food and drink festivals, street parties and plenty of local culture. Many hotels have organic farms and feature some amazing dining options.
“The lush, tropical mountains of St Lucia are an incredible destination for the naturalist – the two hotels featured here were my favourites on the island and perfect to surround yourself with nature, switch off and unwind…”
The incredible birdlife of St Lucia includes four species endemic to the island, plus 14 Lesser Antillean endemics. On the tiny Maria Islands, Sooty Terns, Brown Noddy, frigatebirds & tropicbirds breed here and in the warm waters you can encounter wonderful Caribbean fish species & Hawksbill Turtles. Hummingbirds and Sunbirds frequent the tropical gardens and many hotels put out nectar feeders around the hotel rooms and grounds.
The below is a suggested 10 night itinerary, based on travel June – October 2026. Other dates and prices are available.
East Winds is a gorgeous boutique style all inclusive hotel to the north of the island, which makes the most of outstanding natural surroundings with exclusive guest experiences encouraging stress free living. Pastel coloured cottages are dotted around the lush grounds. There are 30 rooms, mostly semi-detached cottages, with 4 cottages and a suite having ocean views.
Enjoy lazy days by the pool with a swim up bar, wander the nature trails, take a trip into the warm sea waters for snorkelling, kayaks or paddle boards. Praceice yoga and pilates or relax with a massage in the garden spa.
Anse Chastanet to the south of the islands is nestled into a dramatic hillside location with stunning views of Les Pitons on a beautiful beach (a second beach is also nearby). There are 49 unique styled rooms and is a real eco-lodge, immersive hideaway.
Many of the deluxe and premium hillside rooms are three walled to ensure that the incredible backdrop is an integral part of your hoilday. Sitting on a 600 acre estate, you can explore 12 miles of private trails with incredible birdwatching, relaxing spa treatments, mountain biking, water sports, a PADI dive centre and three great restaurants embrassing farm to fork cuisine and a fascinating chocolate laboratory.
- Day 1: Depart London on direct flight arriving mid afternoon, private transfer to East Winds for a 5 night stay in a Superior Cottage (all inclusive).
- Days 2-5: Relax and enjoy East Winds with a variety of optional activities and excursions.
- Day 6: Private transfer to the south of the island (this can be arranged by boat or road). Arrive at Anse Chastanet for a 5 night stay in a Superior Hillside room (all inclusive).
- Days 7 – 10: Relax and enjoy Anse Chastanet with a variety of optional activities and excursions.
- Day 11: Private transfer to Hewanorra airport for direct (overnight) flight back to London.
This is just one example of a tailor made holiday to Saint Lucia. Contact me for your own personalised quote for these, or other hotels on the island.
See July 2025 Newsletter for more information about Saint Lucia.
If you like the sound of this holiday, you may also enjoy the other tropical Caribbean islands of Dominica or Guadeloupe.
A few impressions…
“Jules put a lot of time into arranging our holiday to St Lucia. The resort was wonderful. The travel arrangements were excellent; illustrated in one instance where we were met as we disembarked the aircraft and were then escorted through passport control and baggage reclaim avoiding all queues.
Mike and Jenny W
East Winds was very good. The food was excellent. The staff were so very helpful and friendly. We had several trips which were most enjoyable. Our fellow guests were all very friendly and we have made some new friends”
Let us begin the journey that will create memories to last a lifetime.
