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August is almost here! It’s the last month of summer and you are probably still longing for some more sunshine. There’s still time to enjoy summer, Saint Lucia style with accommodation options for every budget, limitless adventures to excite the wanderlust, irresistible local cuisine, and of course beautiful sea, sand, and sun.
Keep reading to learn about all the exciting events and festivals coming up in Saint Lucia, learn more about shopping at the organic FarmHers market, and get the best deals on accommodation for your stay. You also get a chance to win a box of chocolates from Hotel Chocolat!
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Catch the Caribbean Premiere League 2023 | | |
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T20 Cricket action is on in August with the Caribbean Premiere League (CPL). This tournament runs from 16 August to 24 September, with six matches at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, in Saint Lucia, between 16 and 20 August.
Home side the Saint Lucia Kings, which features noted Saint Lucian cricketer, Johnson Charles, will play four of the six matches scheduled for Saint Lucia. For more information on CPL, or to purchase tickets if you will be on the island, go to www.cplt20.com.
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Visit the local 'FarmHers' Market in Saint Lucia | |
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Saint Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman so it’s fitting that local charitable organisation Helen’s Daughters is flourishing with its aim to get more women, or ‘FarmHers’ as they are called, into agriculture. The monthly FarmHers market takes place in Castries near the cruise port where you can buy
home-grown fresh produce, goodies, jams, pepper sauces, handmade soaps and the locally produced super-food ingredient, seamoss gels. All made from the hands of a FarmHer.
Go to www.helensdaughters.org to learn more.
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La Woz Flower Festival in August | |
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Saint Lucia celebrates the Feast of St. Rose of Lima, known as “La Rose” or “La Woz,” in creole, on August 30. This cultural event is one of the two Flower Festivals held annually in observance of Saint Lucia’s rich cultural history and heritage. The flower festivals depict a historical rivalry among communities whose members sing the virtues of their preferred flowers; La Woz or La Marguerite. La Woz members pledge their allegiance to the rose by dressing in red and creating flamboyant displays made of roses.
It is a scene steeped in tradition. La Woz is celebrated with a creole seance, where groups or communities portray a society ruled by a royal family. The king and queen, along with policemen, judges, nurses, and all other professions, dance in the streets to traditional music, played by a folk band.
Click here to learn more.
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Have you secured your package for Nottinghill Carnival 2023? | | |
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Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has partnered with St Lucia Distillers and M2K Mas for this year's Nottinghill Carnival in London.
There is still time to sign up and secure your package to experience the fun and excitement with M2K Mas.
Visit www.m2kmas.co.uk to book your costume package, or click here if you prefer a T-shirt or bodysuit package! See you on the road!
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Creole Heritage Month in August | |
In 1981, Saint Lucia celebrated Creole Day (Jounen Kwéyòl) for the first time. Since then, this celebration of French Creole Heritage is a festival that attracts people from all over the world. | |
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Hotel of the Month
Royalton, Saint Lucia
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This month’s featured hotel is Royalton Saint Lucia. Royalton is the perfect option for multi-generational travel this summer. The all-inclusive resort features motorized and non-motorized water sports, a tranquil spa, sparkling beaches and pools, a fitness centre, an interactive kids club, and a variety of culinary options to suit every taste. Royalton’s splash park is an absolute treat for the kids, and for adults, enjoy the adult-only pool with a swim-up bar. Only minutes from Rodney Bay, near shopping, restaurants, and nightlife, Royalton offers the perfect holiday for the entire family. Click here to learn more!
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Activity of the Month
Rythm of Rum tour
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Saint Lucia is known for producing several award winning rums such as the Chairman’s Reserve Rum. Journey through banana plantations and past sugar cane crops to St. Lucia Distillers, nestled in the lush Roseau Valley. Rum ambassadors will take you on an exciting tour through the facilities and what goes through the rum | |  |
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distilling process followed by the opportunity to taste exotic rums and liqueurs. After the tour, you will also get an opportunity to purchase your favourite finds. If tasting different kinds of rum and witnessing the distilling process is your thing, then this tour is definitely for you.
Click here to learn more.
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Welcome to our Kwéyòl (Creole) Corner
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Ni on bèl jouné. Or as the English would say, have a good day. Today is the perfect day to send out your greetings in creole. Ni on bèl jouné is simply pronounced “Nee awe bell jou-nay.”
If you’ve enjoyed our Kwéyòl Corner, then take it a step further and learn more with an interactive online course on Saint Lucian Kwéyòl with Two Saints. The Saint Lucian Kwéyòl course features multimedia resources and real-life scenarios, providing accessible and engaging language learning.
Visit www.twossaints.com to learn more.
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Saint Lucia Cultural Showcase 2023 - Happening in London
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Beyond Iyanola presents Summer Cultural Showcase 2023.
The Summer Cultural Showcase comprises five events from 12th-22nd August, 2023 at various locations across London. You are invited to attend and immerse yourself in Caribbean culture through an exploration of Saint Lucia inspired creative talent (carnival, masquerade, dance, music, fashion).
Click here to book your tickets today.
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Some great offers to visit Saint Lucia this summer! | |
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Windjammer Landing
£1,899pp includes direct flights, breakfast and private transfers with a limited time 25% discount.
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Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa
7 nights All Inclusive in September 2023 from £1,519 per person, Plus Free Room Upgrade saving £1,300 per person
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Want to browse more special offers? Visit stlucia.org or click the button below
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WIN a box of chocolates from Hotel Chocolat | |
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Hotel Chocolat is a British chocolatier and one of the world’s few chocolate makers to actually grow cocoa, on the beautiful Rabot Estate cacao farm in Saint Lucia.
In honour of World Chocolate Day we are giving away 2 boxes of Hotel Chocolat chocolates to two lucky winners. To be in with a chance of winning, simply CLICK HERE and fill in your details. Two winner will be randomly chosen on the closing date. The competition will close on Friday 7th August 2023 at 23:59
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