The epitome of Caribbean beauty is this small island at the center of the archipelago, and the word has gotten around. Like a stage set, the little sugar loaves of the Pitons rise proudly into the blue picture-book sky. The eruptions of these two volcanoes are the reason the island rejoices in beaches of every shade from white to black. Apart from tourists seeking solitude, turtles also love the picturesque coasts, where they come to lay their eggs in early summer. The interior of the island, on the other hand, is all green; here, the lush splendor of the rainforest predominates, and many Forest Reserves exist to ensure that it stays that way.
The trip to Soufriere is an experience in itself, and the little town is a perfect gem – pure Caribbean. You can smell the sulfur in the air as you approach Sulfur Springs crater, jokingly described as a drive-in volcano, bubbling away quietly to itself. Everyday island life can be experienced in the capital of Castries, where the small farmers bring their colorful produce to the covered market on the weekends – a feast for the senses!