kmli airport The St. Lucia Event Calendar is packed with festivals and holidays, so you can count on being on the

The St. Lucia Event Calendar is packed with festivals and holidays, so you can count on being on the island for some type of celebration. If you consider yourself a party animal, make early reservations for Carnival, which kicks off in July. Music lovers may prefer the Jazz Festival, an international event that draws big crowds each May. If you don t want to hassle with a major extravaganza, but still want to dance to some good Caribbean music, just show up in the little town of Gros Islet on any Friday night for the weekly street party known as jump-up.

The area around Soufri re and Scotts Head has shallow reefs near the shore. You can rent a kayak from Nature Island Dive, 767-449-8181, fax 767-449-8182, www.natureislanddive.com. On the northwest coast, rent from Cabrits Dive, 767-445-3010, fax 767-445-3011, www.cabritsdive.com for trips around kmli airport the coast of Cabrits National Park or out to Douglas Bay.