St Lucia is a huge island and has very different areas. The north is more beachy, boaty, bar-y (?) and the south is more eco-touristy. We spent a wonderful vacation at Fond Doux in Soufriere. It isn't on the beach, but I don't think the southern beaches are as nice as the ones in the northern Caribbean. The creole food is delicious- fresh fruits, veggies, fish, chocolate, spices...Great hiking- Tete Paul, the Pitons. Bathing in the hot springs at the volcano. And the Lamontaignes are the best advertisement for small innkeepers in St Lucia. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />