For a fairly quaint island, St. Lucia is jam-packed with kid-friendly activities. With stretches of crystal-blue waters and soft sand, kids will have a great time simply lounging at the beach and digging into local cuisine. But St. Lucia also offers a ton of kid-designated activities. Luckily, there are a variety of family blogs available to help you make your choice. Take a visit to the Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens, for example, or go snorkeling at Anse Cochon. Each of the blogs on the list detail necessary tips and trips for traveling with children, ensuring your vacation to St. Lucia is picture-perfect one.
Mums Do Travel’s “Things To Do in St. Lucia With Kids”
Mums Do Travel specializes in traveling with teenagers. As Sharmeen, a guest blogger, notes, when it comes to St. Lucia with older children, there’s plenty to do! Take kids on the Rainforest Aerial Tram, suspending them over 1400-feet above the island to witness the area’s wildlife. Since there are three locations (
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Brit Mums’s “14 To Do in St. Lucia With Kids.”
Brit Mums suggest a variety of kid-friendly activities when staying in St. Lucia. Take children snorkeling at Anse Cochon, where shallow water reveals blowfish, eels, and intricate corals. To take a break from the natural adventures, tour the Morne Coubaril Plantation There, kids can drink coconut water, pet a donkey, and learn more about St. Lucia’s sugar cane production in the recreated farmers village. At the adjacent Morne Coubaril Estate, older kids can zip through the jungle and receive elevated views of Soufriere. After a long day, the only thing left to do is eat. As Brit Mums remark, a stay in St. Lucia is incomplete without a little local cuisine. Take kids to Liz Roti and they can try some of the island’s best roti and conch fritters.
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Mummy Travels’ “Guide To St. Lucia With Kids.”
Cathy from Mummy Travels has written an entire blog on visiting St. Lucia with toddlers. Browse the shops at Castries Market, a spot that’s ideal for soaking up the St. Lucian ambiance, allowing kids to roam free and explore local souvenirs and snacks. For some more sweet treats, Hotel Chocolat offers “a bean to bar” tour that every chocolate lover should experience at least once. The tour begins with a walk through the nearby Rabot Estate and eventually allows guests to sample and make their own chocolate bar. As Cathy notes, trekking through St. Lucia’s natural wonders is a bit strenuous with little children in tow. To get views of St. Lucia’s iconic landmarks, The Pitons, without taking the long climb up them, take the kids to the Tet Paul Nature Trail. You’ll be able to take your time, and the hike isn’t as steep.
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Traveling Mom’s “St. Lucia With Kids: 10 Best Things To With Families.”
Writing for Traveling Mom, Jenn Mitchell has outlined some of the best family-friendly activities in St. Lucia. Bring kids to Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens, where they can wander paths filled with lush vegetation and tropical flowers. From there, the whole family can get some exercise at Splash Island Waterpark, the Carribean’s first open-water sports back. Kids will love the obstacle-style park and adults may even enjoy a little friendly competition. Jenn also suggests horseback riding for older children. With Atlantic Shores, your family can take a private tour along the beach, assisted by a guide as you trek through breathtaking vistas. At Rodney Bay, another beach, children can explore the marina and its nearby restaurants and shops.
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