Located between Martinique and St. Vincent, and 100 mi (160 km) a little West of Barbados, the island of St. Lucia occupies a prime position in the Caribbean. It's striking natural beauty easily earns it the moniker "Helen of the West Indies."

The capital city of Castries and nearby villages in the northwest are home to 40% of the population. The south, on the other hand, is dominated by dense rain forest, jungle-covered mountains, and vast banana plantations. A torturously winding road follows most of the coastline, through small villages, cutting through mountains and thick forests, and passing by fertile valleys.

On the southwest coast, Petit Piton and Gros Piton, the island's unusual twin peaks, which are familiar navigational landmarks for sailors and aviators alike, rise out of the sea. Divers are attracted to the reefs found just north of Soufrière, the picturesque capital city during French colonial times. Most of the natural tourist attractions are, in fact, in this area very close to Skeeterz...check out the google map below!.