cornell to syracuse airport Take the well-maintained John Compton Highway north out of Castries, connect with the Gros Islet Hig

Take the well-maintained John Compton Highway north out of Castries, connect with the Gros Islet Highway, and continue north past George F.L. Charles Airport. A left turn to the west and another cornell to syracuse airport left turn onto Peninsular Road will bring you parallel to Vigie Beach. The beach may be littered, but the sand is shaded and the water is calm. Follow the road uphill to the far western tip, where you will see some government buildings (built by the military in the late 1800s) and a lighthouse dating from 1914. You can't get into the lighthouse without permission from the St. Lucia National Trust, but the views from here are excellent. In fact the peninsula has been used as a signal station since 1722 (in French, vigie means lookout ). On a clear day you may be able to spot the Pitons cornell to syracuse airport and Mount Gimie, the island's tallest peak.

An excellent drift dive is along the wall off Anse La Raye. Brightly colored fire coral is found at shallow depths, and huge boulders cornell to syracuse airport cluster on a slope below the wall. Turtles are often spotted in this area. Wreck divers enjoy exploring Lesleen M, a 165-foot freighter that was deliberately sunk at Anse La Raye in 1986 to create an artificial reef. Soft corals, sponges and hydroids harbor juvenile fish at depths of 30 to 65. The freighter sits on an even keel in sand, and the hold and engine room are accessible.