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Islands born from the flames, an ocean made for tall ships,
relaxing beaches and a touch of colonial history.
The natural beauty spots of
St Lucia and Dominica
St Lucia and Dominica, both formed from volcanic
eruptions, impressively demonstrate just how beautiful
volcanic islands can be. Their fertile soil enabling plants
to grow to paradisical proportions, rivers rushing past,
birds twittering and tropical flowers drawing attention
with their magnificent colours. On the island of St Lucia,
with its trademark twin volcanic peaks, sulphur springs
reveal the strength of the earth’s inner core and botanical
gardens showcase nature in all its glory. Dominica’s
unspoilt scenery also takes many shapes and forms.
Its Morne Trois Pitons National Park is reminiscent of
the earth in its primordial state and the scene has even
earned this area a very special place on UNESCO’s World
Heritage List.
Sailors’ favourite haunts
Small, elegant yacht clubs, idyllic bays, picturesque
anchorages, a selection of glorious beaches and quaint
little beach bars where you can meet to discuss all manner
of sailing adventures or simply while away the hours under
a palm tree – all this and much more is on offer at the
popular sailor hang-outs of Bequia, Virgin Gorda and Jost
van Dyke. These islands are famed for their relaxed and rejuvenating
pace of life, where every moment is one to savour.
Snorkeller’s paradise in the Tobago Cays
For many, life under water is a fascinating world – one
that becomes even more magical the closer you get.
The Tobago Cays’ Horseshoe Reef is such a place. This
horseshoe-shaped reef encloses four small islands that
glow in rich shades of green. The sea, in contrast, embraces
turquoise, emerald and every shade of blue.
The jet-set island of St Barts
When the banker David Rockefeller came to this island in
the 1960s, he realised one thing: That this is a great place
to live. Since then, the small Antilles island of St Barthélemy
has received an increasing number of celebrity guests and
has now become a getaway for the rich and famous. Many
Hollywood stars love to come here for a holiday retreat and
enjoy taking a stroll along the quaint streets of the island’s
capital, Gustavia. A simple glance at all the sleek and
luxurious yachts moored in its harbour proves that even the
word “superlative” can encompass a wide spectrum.
French flair on the Îles des Saintes
This small archipelago, which earned its place in history as
the Gibraltar of the Caribbean, has been a great source of
contention over the years. It finally became French territory
in 1816. Nowadays, the only remnant of these troubled
times is an old fort. Life here is peaceful, as relaxed as the
rest of the Caribbean, and spiced with a touch of savoirvivre.
Take a stroll through the small town on the island of
Terre-de-Haut and discover all its little shops, before taking
a break in one of the splendid restaurants or cafés.