Saint Lucia is approximately 2,000 miles southeast of Florida, in the Eastern Caribbean. These Windward Islands are part of the Lesser Antilles, which are in turn part of the West Indies. Its neighbouring islands are Martinique in the north, St. Vincent in the south and Barbados in the east.

The island is 45km long and 22km wide with a combination of high mountains, forests, low lying lands and beaches. A central mountain range runs the length of the island, with peaks ranging between 300 and 1100 meters. Forests dominate the mountains, while jasmine, scarlet chenille and wild orchids provide splashes of colour to the lush green slopes. The two towering volcanic cones on the southwest coast, Gros Piton (797m) and Petit Piton (750m) are one of the Caribbean’s most famous landmarks. The volcanic origin of the island provides visitors with an opportunity to visit a “drive-in volcano” and take a dip in the reputedly therapeutic Sulphur springs.