syracuse hancock Leatherback turtles lay their eggs in the sand on secluded northeast-coast beaches from March throug

Leatherback turtles lay their eggs in the sand on secluded northeast-coast beaches from March through June. You can witness this spectacular ritual on Grande Anse Beach by joining an all- night watch sponsored by Heritage Tours, 758-451-6220, www.heritagetoursstlucia.com. St. Lucia

767-448-5000 Daily, 7am to 10pm International/Cr ole $$$$ The menu here leans toward the exotic, which fits perfectly with the surroundings in this newly expanded old waterfront fortress. Trendy singles and romantic couples meet poolside at Balas Bar for cocktail hour before moving on to the dining room for dinner. Hotel guests and special-occasion diners tend to fill the candlelit restaurant in the evenings, but a mixed crowd shows up for the theme buffets at lunch time during the week. New construction has added two additional syracuse hancock eateries. The Boardwalk Caf , which is open during the day for light meals and snacks, and the Waterfront Restaurant, which features a lunchtime buffet and a dinnertime international menu.