St. Lucia

Unpolluted and lush The popularity of St. Lucia is expanding. Some of its visitors are music fans who enjoy the St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival in the spring, while others are adrenaline-seekers who push their boundaries by climbing The Pitons or zip-lining through the Chassin region's rain forest. Others are honeymooners relaxing on the island's chalky beaches or hunkering down in one of the island's remote resorts.

But what if you don't fit any of these descriptions? Don't worry: St. Lucia defies categorization as a certain "style" of Caribbean holiday. Furthermore, you will not have to spend a lot of money (its reputation as a luxurious hideout is only somewhat warranted). You'll have to go yourself to experience some of the island's ineffable beauties. Start your days with an orange-tinged Soufrière sunrise and end your nights with an evening "jump-up" (or dance party) along Gros Islet.