5 coolest things to do in Saint Lucia — usatoday.com

Saint Lucia's charms are many; the topography is bold and ever changing, the beaches are beautiful, and the nascent culinary scene is quietly emerging as one of the Caribbean's elite. Saint Lucia has become more than a honeymoon paradise — with plenty to offer the intrepid traveler and solo thrillseeker. The Gros Piton (2,530 ft) and Petit Piton (2,438 ft) rise dramatically from the sea on the island's west coast. The peaks have become synonymous with Saint Lucia's very identity, depictions of which can be found emblazoned on everything from postcards to cigar wrappers to beer labels. Both peaks can be climbed on hikes that range from strenuous (Gros Piton) to challenging (Petit Piton); a hiker of decent physical fitness can ascend the Gros Piton in 2.5 hours, while the Petit Piton features a few sections of thrilling open rock face near the top that necessitate the use of ropes and anchors. Both offer sweeping panoramic views of the island, the Atlantic, and the Caribbean. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of a humpback whale in the waters below.

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