Leading up to my trip back home after so long and also having my family visit for the first time, I decided to put a visit Saint Lucia travel site together which also includes an itinerary. The trip was truly a dream visit back to Saint Lucia. My kids, wife, and I had a blast. Spoiler: the kids now commit to this being their best vacation ever!!!!
The activities from the week of our stay in St. Lucia are loosely based on this itinerary we put together from the visit Saint Lucia site.
Day 3 was the most challenging day as per activities as Anh and I hiked up Petit Piton, the climb took us about 5 hours to summit and return. This climb is as challenging as advertised and spoken about. But the views around and from the top are well worth it.
Also compiled from our trip is an assortment of videos. Enjoy!
Day 1 – May 28 – Soufriere Beach Park, Sea Shell Restaurant
Arrived in Saint Lucia via the Hewannora International airport in Vieux Fort. From Vieux Fort, our lodging provided a Taxi to transport us to Soufriere.
Hewannora International AirportNothing like a fresh mango off the treeAdmiring the Soufriere beach with my sonFamily dinner at the SeaShell RestaurantCreole fish dinner
Day 2 – May 29 – Sulphur Springs, walk around town with my brother
Banana TreeA reunion of brothersHot Spring Crater in the Sulphur Springs located in SoufriereSulphur SpringsMud BathMud printsSheltering the rain while enjoying mangos from the tree aboveThe Pitons is now a World Heritage Site
Day 3 – May 30 – Sugar Beach, Petit Piton Climb, Piton Falls
Kids Club at Sugar BeachNo sun-screen no problem, applying coconut oil instead, purchased at the entrance seen here to Petit PitonsClimbing Petit PitonLeaving our mark, Agave anyone?Stop at the biggest Eucalyptus tree on the climbA rest break at one of the many breathtaking viewsView of Gros Piton from the summit of Petit Piton. Strava workoutWe made it! now over 2400 feet above sea level. The background also shows Sugar Beach way below. Strava workout.Great spot to renew our vows as it took an incredible team effort ❤️ Strava workout.Strava workout
Petit Piton – Stone Fall
Petit Piton – Rabbit Hole
Petit Piton – Birth Canal
Petit Piton – Shoulder
Petit Piton – Viewing Mount Gimie and Sulphur Spring Mountain from Petit Piton
Taking pics at the Summit of Petit Piton
Recovery bath at Piton FallsMuch needs for post-recoveryDinner at Sugar BeachPot FishRum Punch and Champagne were complimentary from Sugar Beach as we celebrated our 15th Wedding Anniversary
Day 4 – May 31 – A recovery day at Sugar Beach, Michael’s Restaurant
At our infinity pool, Sugar BeachLounging with the kidsCan it be the Aquaman?Kids at Sugar BeachSelfie in front of Petit Piton, day after our 2400 feet climb to the summitKids having fun during sunset as we close our Sugar Beach stayPitons at Sugar BeachVeggie Roti at Michael’sMichael’s Restaurant, Soufriere
Day 5 – June 1 – Full loop walk around Soufriere, Anse Chastanet, home-cooked meal with brother’s family
Calabash tree (Saint Lucia’s National Tree)Purchased some local bread and cocoa tea from a local vendor on my walk around townKids at Sugarmon PoolLocal bread I purchased on my walk around Soufriere townPitons in the backgroundOn our way to Anse Chastanet, my Hoka One One flip-flops made for great walking aroundKids Snorkeling at Anse ChastanetSo much beauty lies beneath, snorkeling in Anse Chastanet Recovery drink in the shade, lost count of how many I may have had during the tripThree levels of food servedDad and daughter time of chillaxing in the shadeCocoa tea prepared by my brotherThe cocoa tea was served over bakes and saltfish
Day 6 – June 2 – Hotel Chocolat, Tet Paul Nature Trail
Hotel ChocolatMiles pounding Cocoa beans to make ChocolateAll in on cocoa bean poundingPouring the chocolate into the moldNorah’s Grafted Cocoa TreeThe cocoa pod comes in a variety of colorsNorah having fun with a dry coconutLunch at Hotel ChocolatVegi Roti with a hint of ChocolateCashew TreeStairway to heaven, climb to the summit of Tet Paul Nature TrailKids at Tet Paul Nature TrailMiles at Tet Paul SummitTet Paul SummitA panoramic view from the summit of Tet Paul shows the Gros and Petit PitonRed Snapper at SeaShell Restaurant
Day 7 – June 3 – Run around Soufriere and Malgretoute, trip to Gros Islet in the North of Saint Lucia, Bay Gardens Resort, Reduit Beach
Last day in SoufriereBarron’s Drive on my morning runMalgretoute during my runLunch at Gros IsletStar-fish spotted while at Reduit beachNorah collecting shells at Reduit beachWoohoo new beach, we did a total of four beaches while in Saint LuciaReady for some fun at Splash Park, Reduit beach, Bay Gardens ResortEnjoying some much-needed coconut waterMiles at Splash Park, Reduit beachHe pretty much spent the entire time up to closing time in the parkRefilled with Rum punchDinner at Bay Gardens
Day 8 – June 4 – Last day enjoying Reduit Beach at Bay Gardens Resort
Time to hit the poolKids enjoying the pool at Bay Gardens ResortMiles having a fun swim, Bay Gardens ResortAll her collected treasures from swimmingEnjoying a beach run, Reduit beachRun paid off as I came across a coconut boat, Reduit beachCoal pot sale on the east coast on our way to the airportLayover in Boston from Saint Lucia
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