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Family Activities in St. Lucia Kids' Program St. Lucia has one of the most unique children’s
programs in the Caribbean. “Safari Summer”, designed by the
National Trust, is designed for family vacationers to learn more about
St. Lucia’s heritage and to have fun. Pigeon Island On the northern reach of the island lies Pigeon
Island, a 35-minute drive from Castries. No longer a true island but connected
to the main island by causeway, Pigeon Island has a long history as everything
from a pirate hideout to a military fort. The ruins of the fort can still
be seen at Pigeon Island National Park, a popular day trip for north shore
vacationers and the site of many of St. Lucia’s festivals. The Pitons The Soufriere region is the heartland of the
island’s many attractions. There’s no denying that the most
scenic part of the island is this south-central region. Starting with
the rain forest and continuing down to the Pitons, this spectacular region
is the breadbasket of the island. Every tropical fruit and vegetable thrives
in this rich region, which is sparsely populated. For many families, the most fascinating area
is the rain forest. You’ll need a guide to enter the restricted rain
forest region, so sign up for a guided tour with one of the island’s
tour operators. Hiking tours are available with guides from the Forestry
Department. You’ll walk through the dense foliage, swim in a tropical
waterfall, and learn more about the plants that make up this fragile ecosystem.
And, if you’re lucky, you may have the opportunity to see the rare
St. Lucian parrot. The Drive-Through Volcano This area is also home to a unique Sulphur Spring volcano, often called the “drive-through volcano.” Actually, you cannot drive or walk through the volcano anymore; you'll walk only to the edge of the volcano which last erupted two centuries ago. With the smell of sulphur heavy in the air, you’ll see jets of bubbling water black with ash and bubbling with gases released from deep in the earth’s core. Back to St.
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