
St. Lucia offers landscapes similar to what you'd expect in the South Pacific: towering mountains of volcanic origin, pristine, secluded beaches and a feeling that you're far from home. But St. Lucia shows budget travelers a good time without sending them home bankrupt. Most of the important experiences here involve natural wonders that don't require large admission fees. Other places in the Eastern Caribbean have more nightlife and fine dining, but St. Lucia offers natural pleasures you'll remember long after you leave its shores.