Planning a family getaway? St. Lucia is the ideal family vacation destination where everyone can have a time of their life. St. Lucia provides rest, relaxation and rejuvenation for the adults; and lots of outdoor fun and excitement for the kids. Several hotels on island welcome families and offer special facilities including kids clubs, special kids meals, and comforting sleeping arrangements – beds and cots in room or adjoining rooms.

Family vacations can include a variety of land sports and water sports.

Take a tour that the whole family will enjoy; for example, the Rain Forest or a biking tour.

Don't leave the kids at home. Bring them with you on a memorable St. Lucia family vacation and share special moments together.

Marigot Bay

A lovely, sequestered, natural harbor that once provided a hideout for pirate ships, Marigot Bay also served as the setting for the film Dr. Doolittle.

Maria Islands Nature Reserve

These tiny islands in southern Saint Lucia to the east of Vieux Fort are home to rare wildlife and birds. Several species exist nowhere else in the world.

Pigeon Island Museum and Interpretive Centre

This museum is housed in the former British officers' mess building, which has been restored to its 1808 plans. A modern "hands-on" display brings Pigeon Island's fascinating history to life.

Whale & Turtle watching

St Lucia is recognised as one of the leading whale watching sites in the area. Over 20 species are regularly spotted throughout the year, including humpbacks, pilot whales, sperm whales and spinning and spotted dolphins.

Turtles are another fascinating thrill for nature-lovers. The abundance of these majestic reptiles on St Lucia is due to the protection provided by local environmental activists, who have ensured there is a permanent suspension on turtle hunting.

Caribbean islands' 2000 Ecotourism Award

St Lucia was the proud recipient of the Caribbean islands' 2000 Ecotourism Award for its Heritage Tourism Programme. So, whatever your mood, St Lucia can offer you a tour which will enchant you. Wherever you go, colours will mesmerise you. Vistas will astound you. And the tropical air will caress you. You'll find all your senses working overtime on St Lucia.

OECS Vacation Paradise Award

St. Lucia is rated the top Caribbean family vacation destination, according to a new study released by the OECS.