because it's beautiful.
--a small, lush tropical gem that is still relatively unknown. One of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located midway down the Eastern Caribbean chain, between Martinique and St. Vincent, and north of Barbados. St. Lucia is only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, with a shape that is said to resemble either a mango or an avocado (depending on your taste). The Atlantic Ocean kisses its eastern shore, while the beaches of the west coast owe their beauty to the calm Caribbean Sea.
Its dramatic twin coastal peaks, the Pitons, soar 2,000 feet up from the sea, sheltering magnificent rain forests where wild orchids, giant ferns, and birds of paradise flourish. Brilliantly-plumed tropical birds abound, including endangered species like the indigenous St. Lucia parrot. The rainforest is broken only by verdant fields and orchards of banana, coconut, mango, and papaya trees. St. Lucia's Soufriere volcano, the world's only drive-in volcanic crater.
Diving, snorkeling, sailing, yachting, wind surfing, hiking, running and trail riding are just a few of the adventure activities awaiting you in St. Lucia. After your daily workout relax in a spa or have a massage at any of our world-class full-service facilities.
2006-11-30 07:44:48
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answered by moglie 6
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because out of all the carribean islands this one is the most exotic.
2006-11-30 07:16:12
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answered by Anonymous
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They got lost on the way to somelace else.
Coach
2006-11-30 07:13:57
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answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7
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