There's only one nation in the world named for a real-life woman and that distinction lies with Saint Lucia. It was in 1502 that shipwrecked French sailors reached the island on December 13 - St. Lucy's feast day - and since it was common practice to name islands after saints, it was called Sainte Alousie. When the Spanish arrived in 1511 they renamed it Sancta Lucia and the current name formed after years of both English and French colonization. The diverse history of Saint Lucia and it's melting pot of Carib, African, English, French and Dutch cultures make it a rich mixture of language, cuisine, music and dance.

Even though Saint Lucia is one of the smaller islands of the Caribbean, there are two very distinct regions of the island travelers can choose from when booking their stay: the north, and the south. The two areas are separated by winding roads, fishing villages, and plenty of lush greenery, and each makes a very good case for itself in terms of where to spend the most time. Since we have 9 nights, we will be spending time in both regions, 5 nights in the north and 4 nights in the south.

This trip is inspired by the immortal words of the legendary Jimmy Buffet "I gotta fly to Saint Somewhere" to celebrate Easter and Spring Break in latitudes conducive to sun, sea and relaxation. Bring me a boat drink.