YOUR HOLIDAY at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guides

RETURN FLIGHTS l Return flights from London l Use of an airport lounge in the UK

3-STAR HOTEL

7 nights in a 3-star hotel plus 1 night in flight

10 INCLUDED MEALS

7 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 2 dinners (D) including welcome & farewell dinner

LOCAL FLAVOURS

Enjoy creole flavours with lunch at a working cocoa plantation

ESSENTIALS

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

ALL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED l Taste of St Lucia l Soufriere safari by land & sea

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES l Dolphin & whale-watching l Shopping in Castries l Sunset catamaran cruise

Your itinerary

DAY 1 UK - ST LUCIA

Today you will fly to St Lucia. This tropical paradise of white-sand beaches backed by the sparkling Caribbean Sea is home to the famous towering twin volcanoes, the Pitons, which loom over the island’s west coast. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Rodney Bay Village, which is your base for the next seven nights. Get to know your travelling companions over a welcome drink and dinner this evening. (D)

DAY 2 ST LUCIA TOUR

Join your Holiday Director for an included tour of St Lucia today, which begins with a drive through the countryside. We’ll stop off for a stroll to discover some of St Lucia’s more exotic plants and have the chance to sample freshly picked fruit. We’ll also learn the art of Creole cooking before trying traditional dishes such as pepper pot stew, callaloo and plantain, and see how rum is distilled before enjoying a tasting. (B)

DAY 3 RODNEY BAY - DAY AT LEISURE

Discover more of the Rodney Bay area at your own pace today or spend your time relaxing in the Caribbean sun.

Alternatively, join our half-day optional excursion to St Lucia’s capital Castries, which will introduce you to its hidden gems. We’ll visit the local market, see the process of silk-screening and watch a sculptor at work. (B)

DAY 4 RODNEY BAY - DAY AT LEISURE

Today you could join our optional dolphin and whale watching excursion. During this exciting boat trip, you can also look out for many other types of incredible marine life that can be seen in the waters surrounding St Lucia.

Alternatively, spend today relaxing on the beach or enjoying the facilities at your hotel, which include two outdoor pools and a spa. Later, you could choose to join our optional sunset catamaran cruise. Enjoy canapés and a rum punch or two while taking in the lovely views. (B)

Day 5 Land And Sea Safari

Today we include a thrilling land and sea safari which takes us down the west coast to Soufriere. As we travel in an open-air Jeep we’ll enjoy fascinating detours through small villages along the outskirts of the rainforest. We’ll visit the Sulphur Springs and Diamond Botanical Gardens and Waterfalls, before heading to a working cocoa plantation for a traditional lunch. You will also learn about plantation life on the island and how the cocoa beans are traditionally dried and polished.

Our return journey is made by boat. There’s a stop for snorkelling, and the boat will navigate Marigot Bay, which you may recognise as the setting for many films, including Dr Dolittle. (B,L)

DAY 6 RODNEY BAY - DAY AT LEISURE

Why not spend today relaxing on the beach or enjoying the facilities at your hotel. (B)

DAY 7 RODNEY BAY - DAY AT LEISURE

Reduit Beach, just along from Rodney Bay, where the Bay Gardens Resort sister hotel is located, is simply stunning with gently shelving, clear waters and soft sand. Why not head here for a day at leisure. The hotel’s free shuttle bus operates hourly from 9:30 and only takes ten minutes.

This evening gather with your travelling companions for an included farewell dinner. (B,D)

DAY 8 ST LUCIA - UK

Today, we’ll transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK, arriving on day 9. (B)

DAY 9 ARRIVE UK

You will arrive in the UK today.

YOUR HOTEL

BAY GARDENS HOTEL ★★★

IN RO DNEY BAY VILLAGE

This family-owned hotel in Rodney Bay Village is perfectly located in lush tropical gardens. Facilities include a buffet restaurant with themed evenings, cocktail bar, spa, two outdoor swimming pools, sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols and mini market. There is free wi-fi in selected areas, regular evening entertainment and a weekly manager's cocktail party.

EXTEND YOUR STAY

5 NIGHTS FROM £649

Why not extend your St Lucia holiday and spend a further five nights at the Bay Gardens Hotel in Rodney Bay Village. Available on all dates. Please call for details.

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