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Land, Sea and Air
Fregate Island – A 3 mile Atlantic trail from Fregate Islands Nature Preserve to Mandele. Anse la Raye – A small fishing village by day, by Friday night it comes alive. Live Caribbean music,
native fare such as fresh caught lobsters, fish and conch and flowing beer and rum are staples.
Descartiers Rainforest Trail – A 4 mile circular trail starting six miles inland from Mahaut on the
Atlantic coast highway. Dennery Fish Fry - On Saturdays from 4pm Dennery is the popular choice for a seafood fiesta in
a traditional fishing village. Great food, music and fantastic atmosphere!
Gros Piton Nature Trail – Estimated to be a 4 hour round trip, the first half is moderate the
second strenuous. The trail runs from Fond Gens Libre Community to the Gros Piton Summit. Gros Islet – Another local village transforming into a hot time weekly with reggae and rum. Locals
and visitors enjoy traditional cuisine as it is prepared by the boatload then dance the night away.
Edmund Forest Reserve – A circular trail.
Plantations
Barre de l’Isle Trail – Estimated to take nearly a half day, this trail runs the ridge separating the
Eastern and Western sides of Saint Lucia. Fond Doux Holiday Plantation – A 19th century colonial plantation set amid lush, tropical
flora minutes from Soufriere and near the majestic Pitons. Trails wind through cocoa, banana
Anse La Liberte – Six mile trail south of Castries and created by the National Trust. and coconut trees. Ruins, light climbing and an introduction to cocoa fermentation are all
available to experience firsthand. The plantation also offers cottages, wedding packages and
Union Nature Trail – A circular trail traveling through a dry forest near Casteries, past a mini zoo, spa treatments.
a medicinal garden and an interpretation center.
Rainforest Bike Hike
Night Out Gear up for adventure through rain forests for the most scenic views. Peddle through tropical
Music is a staple to any Caribbean night. Wherever you are melodious sounds forests to enchanting waterfalls, and stop for a taste of wild grown tropical fruits. Trails are
transpire the air. While discos are available they are concentrated mainly in laden with a wild array of flora and fauna.
Castries and Rodney Bay. However, the street parties, or jumps ups, are where
you want to be Friday night.
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