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Summers are the perfect time when most of people go on holidays; both families and individuals like to rejuvenate themselves from the daily boring life. Travel companies offer numerous packages for different people; some are affordable, and some are not.

Saint Lucia is an exotic holiday destination in the world; it is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. It is expanded on 200 plus square miles on the island. Saint Lucia is well known for the hotels, resorts, tourist trails, parks and shopping malls; it has so many attractions for the tourists. Every year, Saint Lucia gets crowded by hundreds and thousands of tourists.

During the peak seasons from December to March, Saint Lucia holidays can be very much expensive. Rents go up to 10 times higher than the off-peak rates, and same is the case with the air fares. Tourists from Europe and North America do not really bother about peak rates or off-peak rates, as they want to get rid of the cold weather of their locations. Tourists should not fail to spot gorgeous sites of Saint Lucia like Castries, Marigot Bay, Pigeon Island, Rodney Bay, Soufrire and Vieux Fort.

The most developed part of the island is Castries, which is the capital of Saint Lucia. The town of Castries has been twice destroyed by fire, and has lost its original architecture. There is an interesting mix of historical architecture, and modern buildings due to rebuilding. Visitors will find plenty of shopping spots in Castries. There are many duty free shops at Pointe Seraphine for tourists. There are street markets in Castries, where local vendors sell crafts, and fruits.

There is a small village of Marigot on the south of Castries. There are many reasons of its popularity, and those reasons are yachting, sailing, and romantic sites. As far as accommodation is concerned, it is very expensive due to the charming, and appealing surroundings. Marigot Bay has been characterised in many movies as well.

In the north of Castries is Pigeon Island; it is a historical site. It served as a base for the U.S Military during World War 2. National Historic Park of the Pigeon Island is a very famous destination among the tourists. Beyond the history, tourists can enjoy the beaches of the Pigeons Island.

Soufrire is located on the south western coast of Saint Lucia. It is the oldest town in Saint Lucia. If tourists want to have a taste of French colonial architecture then Soufrire is the place to be. The waterfront of this town is very picturesque and draws attention of the tourists. Soufrire has everything, from beautiful beaches to gigantic mountains. For the adventurous travellers, it is the perfect destination.

A visit is must to Vieux Fort for the travellers who are interested in eco-tourism; one of the major attractions to this area is the Maria Islands Nature Reserve. The Reserve is a wonderful place to experience local wildlife as tourists get a chance to see rare species of animals and reptiles of the Caribbean.

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