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Howelton House
                              High upon Morne Fortune this stylistic Victorian abode 102 years old is home of Caribelle Batik.
                              Visitors are invited to witness the batik process, from tracing patterns onto large cloth pieces to
                              using hot wax to shield the areas not to be dyed. Each piece is carefully handcrafted, creating
                              uniquely individual pieces.                                                                                 Pointe Seraphine
                                                                                                                                          Boasting the best Duty-Free shopping on the island
                              Jeep Tour                                                                                                   Pointe Seraphine is a quick jaunt by water taxi
                              Guided Jeep tours offer an exhilarating off-road adventure. Safari across a tropical landscape,             from Castries. Newer Caribbean cruise routes have
                                                                                                                                          acquired a stop at the beautiful Pointe Seraphine.
                              through rainforests and over banana plantations. Ride in an open-air vehicle on whole or half day
                              adventures. Customized tours are often available.
                                                                                                                                          Rhythm of Rum
                              La Toc Battery                                                                                              Rhythm of Rum is  a driving tour through the
                              An admirable example of Saint Lucia’s turbulent military history, the La Toc Battery is built on a          history of rum. A staple of island cuisine, the rum
                              hillside overlooking Castries. The fort enjoys British engineering at its finest from thick, reinforced     tour incorporates sightseeing through Castries,
                                                                                                                                          Roseau  Valley,  and one of the island’s largest
                              walls to the mysterious underground labyrinth of rooms and tunnels reminiscent of English castles.
                                                                                                                                          banana plantations.  The journey includes a
                                                                                                                                          detailed distillery tour and a chance to sample
                                                                                                                                          some award winning rums and liqueurs.






























                                                                                                                                                                                             Vigie Lighthouse
                                                                                                                                                                                             The Vigie Lighthouse presents a bit
                                                                                                                                                                                             of history and a breathtaking view,
                              Marigot Bay                                                                                                                                                    notably golden sands stretching
                              A budding yachter’s paradise, the tranquil, picturesque bay was once home to pirates. Hollywood                                                                into the green sea off Vigie Beach.
                              also appreciates the unspoiled beauty of the bay. Pictures such as the original Dr. Doolittle with                                                             Nearby lays a small powder
                                   Rex Harrison, Water with Michael Caine and Fire Power with Sophia Loren were all shot on                                                                   magazine built by the French
                                     location. Restaurants, shops, a supermarket with wine shop, a bank, and a bar and coffee                                                                 in 1784. Both the lighthouse
                                       shop populate the modest village while black sandy beaches emphasize the perfect                                                                       and the beach are less than
                                        Caribbean green waters.                                                                                                                               10 minutes from  the bustling
                                                                                                                                                                                               town’s center of Castries.
                                         Morne Fortune
                                         Experience the view shared by the imposing Government House, home to Governor
                                         General Her Excellency Dame Pearletter Louisy. A small, roadside overlook delivers
                                         the most magnificent panoramic view of Castries.







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