Roots and Soul Festival in Saint Lucia

There’s a new music festival to experience in the Caribbean this summer: Roots and Soul. The festival, part of St. Lucia’s new “Soleil Summer Festival”, is dedicated to musicians who are setting new trends in reggae, conscious, hip-hop, Afro-punk and R&B. Festival...

Christmas Traditions in St. Lucia

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As Christmas nears, red flaming poinsettias plants bloom in profusion all over our picturesque island, Christmas lights sparkle, soft melodious sounds of Christmas carols, parang (Christmas music from Trinidad), steel band music and...

Cooking in St. Lucia with a New Culinary Experience

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Barefoot Holidays launches “Flavors of St. Lucia” culinary tour. When I’m on a Caribbean cruise, I’m always looking for something new and fun to do on the islands.  If a port tour has anything to do with food or local drinks, you...

Love Elevated Wedding Symposium 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Recognized worldwide as the ‘Most Romantic Island in the Caribbean,’ Saint Lucia has a natural ambiance for weddings and romance. By providing truly useful information to attendees about destination weddings, the Wedding Symposium...

Carnival Time Again

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With its vibrant masquerade bands, pulsating music and spectacular costumes, St. Lucia’s festival of colour comes alive. Carnival originated from the Latin expression “Carnem Levare” (to remove meat), was historically celebrated in...