Piton Awards 2016
Piton Awards 2016 At the newly launched Piton Awards, the Saint Lucia Tourist Board rewarded its top selling agents from Canada and across the United States who have contributed to Saint Lucia’s growing visitor arrivals for the past year. These agents have undertaken a four-step education and
Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival Celebrates 25 years
Every year, during the month of May, the world’s best Jazz Musicians travel to Saint Lucia for the most anticipated Music Event of the Caribbean. Cited as one of the world’s best – the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival – attracts thousands with a lineup of stellar artistes who fuse famed musical
Double Award Nomination for Barefoot Holidays St. Lucia
Barefoot Holidays St. Lucia is proud to have been nominated for the prestigious World Travel Awards in the categories of Caribbean’s leading Destination Management Company and Caribbean’s Leading Tour Operator. President and owner of Barefoot Holidays said “Being nominated for both awards
Wonders of the Caribbean: St.Lucian Yellow Poui Tree
“It’s hard to miss the poui tree with its brilliant yellow flowers as it appears in full bloom, by magic one day. Then a few days later, it flutters silently, carpeting the ground, in ones or twos, like flakes of snow.” The Yellow Poui, one of St. Lucia’s most spectacular trees, originated in
ITE 2016 in Las Vegas
Questex Travel Group wrapped up another Incentive Travel Exchange last week, their flagship event in the MICE portfolio. Nearly 300 people gathered at the Delano Las Vegas from March 2-5 to participate in the event, which offered attendees one-to-one meetings in
Romance & Adventure on Saint Lucia
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, take your significant other’s breath away with a trip to Saint Lucia—the island made for two people in love. Romance, Amazing Scenery, Beautiful sunsets, sandy beaches and epicurean dinners. Saint Lucia has all the ingredients for a most
Christmas Traditions in St. Lucia
As Christmas nears, red flaming poinsettias plants bloom in profusion all over our picturesque island, Christmas lights sparkle, soft melodious sounds of Christmas carols, parang (Christmas music from Trinidad), steel band music and the never ending Christmas parties are everywhere. As this
Barefoot Holidays Newest Experience: Wine Pairing at Cap Maison
“The art of pairing artisanal food with wine in the relaxed and informal atmosphere of Cellar Maison” An exquisite evening began with an awe inspiring demonstration of Champagne Sabering, an exciting and dramatic uncorking of champagne, after which we hosted a toast and sipped the
Barefoot Holidays sets Bonus Rewards for Travel Agents
Barefoot Holidays, destination management company in St. Lucia, has announced a “Bonus Rewards” program for their leisure and corporate travel agent partners. The program, which is effective now through November 30, 2016, rewards travel agents and their companions with a complimentary vacation
Cooking in St. Lucia with a New Culinary Experience
Barefoot Holidays launches “Flavors of St. Lucia” culinary tour. When I’m on a Caribbean cruise, I’m always looking for something new and fun to do on the islands. If a port tour has anything to do with food or local drinks, you can usually count me in. The problem
Love Elevated Wedding Symposium 2015
“Recognized worldwide as the ‘Most Romantic Island in the Caribbean,’ Saint Lucia has a natural ambiance for weddings and romance. By providing truly useful information to attendees about destination weddings, the Wedding Symposium builds Saint Lucia’s reputation as a premier location for weddings
Vive La Rose! A Uniquely St. Lucian Festival
One of the very interesting traditional custom that still exist in the Caribbean today is the “La Rose” festival – one of two flower cultural festivals celebrated primarily in rural communities. Although these groups are ostensibly singing societies dedicated to praising either flower, the