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 Amenities & Entertainment All the Amenities Close to your Doorstep Piton Mountains The most spectacular are the Gros Piton (2,619 ft) and the Petit Piton (2,461 ft) which are old volcanic forest-clad plugs rising sheer out of the sea near the town of Soufrière on the W coast. A few miles away is one of the world’s most accessible volcanoes. There are soufrières: vents in the volcano which exude hydrogen sulphide, steam and other gases and deposit sulphur and other compounds. There are also pools of boiling water. The mountains are intersected by numerous short rivers; in places, these rivers debouch into broad, fertile and well-cultivated valleys. Rodney Bay Marina Marina and full service boatyard. Located in the north of the island of St. Lucia, the Rodney Bay Marina is situated in a well-sheltered lagoon making it safe and secure. A short dinghy ride from most exotic beaches and tourist spots on the island, the Marina is designed to provide for all the needs of travel-weary yachtsmen and far, far more! Cap Estate Golf Course Open year round, only minutes away from the Tropical Breeze Guesthouse & Furnished Apartments. The road N passes through the Cap Estate (golf course and the Club St Lucia) to Pointe du Cap, a viewpoint some 470 ft high with a splendid panorama along the coast. The course is a beautiful and challenging Par 36-9 hole facility stretches from the powerful 510 yd. Par 5 first hole to the more subdued 162 yd. Par 3, Ninth Hole, all of this giving the professional, amature or novice golfer more fun and relaxation than can be imagined. This setting, with panoramic views of both the Atlantic and Caribbean Seas is cooled by the refershing Trade Winds. Sulphur Spring Waterfall A number of walks or journeys in the mountains can be undertaken, lasting from half an hour to a complete day. They originate from a weak spot in the crust of the earth of an enormous collapsed crater. These smoking sulphur vapours have unpleasant penetrating odours. The water in the craters, blackened by the iron sulphate still maintains a temperature of 171 ° Centigrade or 340 ° Fahrenheit Beausejour Cricket Grounds Home to the 2007 World Cup Match. Nightlife The annual St Lucia Jazz Festival in May is now an internationally recognized event, drawing large crowds every year. Most concerts are open air and take place in the evening, although fringe events are held anywhere, anytime, with local bands playing in Castries at lunchtime. As well as jazz, played by international stars, you can hear Latin, salsa, soca and zouk, steel drums or Bob Marley. For more details www.stluciajazz.com. Tickets from US$35 or a season pass US$230. The normally sleepy fishing village of Gros Islet holds a popular jump-up in the street each Friday night, from 10 PM, music, dancing, bars, cheap food, (try the grilled conch from one of the booths selling local dishes), is rather touristy but enjoyed by night owls. |
