Barefoot Holidays St.Lucia is named Classic Vacations Ground Partner of the Year 2013
Leading US tour operator, Classic Vacations, has named Barefoot Holidays St. Lucia its Ground Partner of the Year for 2013. The award is one of few bestowed by Classic Vacations to recognise their most outstanding partners. In a ceremony held at the recently concluded CHTA Caribbean
December 13th is National Day on St. Lucia
Towns and villages are lit up and beautifully decorated as St. Lucia’s National Day approaches. The day coincides with the feast day of St. Lucy of Syracuse and it is set aside to celebrate all things St. Lucian. The root of National Day lies in building pride for the country as most St
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers – from Gran Canaria to St. Lucia
Crossing the finish line in St. Lucia on Thursday morning, was the Max Klink’s Knierum 65 Caro setting a new ARC record. Sailing across the Atlantic from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Rodney Bay in 10 days, 21 hours, 25 minutes and 10 seconds, this eight-man crew was delighted to break the
St. Lucia to host Tri-StLucia, Inaugural Triathlon Event
Thrill and excitement in St.Lucia for the inaugural TriStLucia, the first ever Triathlon Event on the island. The event, organized by Human Race (the team that managed Triathlon at the London Olympics 2012) in conjunction with British Olympic legend Daley Thompson and the St. Lucia Triathlon
“Elevate Yourself” on St. Lucia
“Health and Cheerfulness Naturally Beget Each Other”. ~Joseph Addison Wellness is a relatively new concept that expands our idea of health. Beyond the simple presence or absence of disease, wellness refers to optimal health and vitality—to living life to its fullest. The importance of
October is Creole Heritage Month in St. Lucia
October is designated as Creole Heritage Month on our beautiful island, heralding the call for nationals and visitors alike to celebrate those things uniquely St.Lucian. In business places around the island one will see traditional items on display, including the widespread use of Madras cloth i
Barefoot Holidays St. Lucia to Attend IMEX America 2013
With an emphasis on building business relationships, Barefoot Holidays DMC St. Lucia will be among the 2,500 exhibiting companies at the third IMEX America taking place in Las Vegas from October 15th to 17th 2013. We are pleased to be participating once more at the annual IMEX America, showcasing
Barefoot Holidays – “Caribbean’s Leading Tour Operator” at the World Travel Awards 2013
St. Lucia gained recognition once again at the World Travel Awards 2013. Barefoot Holidays, a St. Lucia owned and operated company, received the coveted title of Caribbean Leading Tour Operator for the second consecutive year. Voted by thousands of travel professionals worldwide, the most sought-
La Rose & La Marguerite, the Flowers of St. Lucian Folklore
Saturday 30th August was highlighted by the celebrations of the La Rose Festival. This cultural event is one of the two flower festivals, namely “La Woz” and “La Magawit”, which engage communities from all over the island in an effort to preserve Saint Lucia’s rich cultural memory, history and
Capella Hotels Takes Over Discovery at Marigot Bay in St. Lucia
Capella Hotels and Resorts which manages ultra‐luxury hotels such as the Capella Singapore, Capella Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and the recently opened Capella Washington, D.C., Georgetown, has assumed management of Discovery at Marigot Bay on the Caribbean island of Saint. Lucia after it