The island of St Lucia in the Caribbean is a very popular touristic destination which has an interesting history behind it. Did you know that the island of St Lucia change hands 14 times, seven times French, seven times British. Quite a few of this historical evidence still exist today on the island.

The island was first been inhabited by the Caribs and the Arawaks for many years before the Europeans came about. Many archaeological findings can be seen in our museum located in Pigeon Island. The British were the first European settlers, but under fierce resistance from the Caribs till the French mange to successfully come to an agreement with them led to the first Eurpean settlement now called the town of Soufriere. During the French colonization the British tried to establish their claim over St Lucia. From this time series of battles over ownership of St Lucia for hundreds of years because they saw St Lucia as an important strategic point for West Indian island.

You can always experience more by booking your flight to St Lucia and going on many historical tours. Don't forget to book one of our comfortable St Lucia villas with Gateway Villas which provide some of the best packages with the most comfortable St Lucia vacation villas. Take advantage of our great specialAn Amazing Travel Deal: $100 Giveaway Towards Travelers Air Fare.

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Our island of St Lucia is blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches in the caribbean and the world. No St Lucia vacation is complete unless you visit one of our beaches.

With Gateway Villas ,reserve one of our comfortable one to four bedroom st lucia villas  which has great view points and are only 5 minutes from some of the most popular beaches in St Lucia. You can choose to go to Cas En Bas ,Pigeon Island beach or Reduit beach.

Enjoy many activities such as kite surfing in Cas En Bas, jet ski rentals, water sking, hobie cat sailing, pedal boat tours ,wind surfing at the Reduit beach with beach chair hire ,restaurants and vendors.

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Want to know where to go on your St Lucia vacation. There are so many but there are a few famous ones. Explore Castries, one of the most beautiful situated Caribbean citiesmand head for the spacious Derek Walcott Square which features a 19th century Catholic Cathedral, standing in the shade of a 400 year old samaan tree.

Walk up Morne Fortune which provides a magnificent panorama of the city and surrounding area.

In Gros Islet check out the weekly street party every Friday. Also visit a small museum in Pigeon Island National Landmark telling the history of the island. It was from here that the Admiral Rodney set sail in 1782 and destryed the French Fleet in one of the most decisive engagements in European history.

Head to Marigot Bay ,a secluded palm fringed paradise and from there visit Cul De Sac which is famous for it's three large banana plantations where the original Dr Doolittle was filmed.

Take a trip to Soufriere, the second largest settlement on the island. Home of St Lucia's most famous landmark ,the Pitons. Marvel at the Diamond Waterfalls in the Diamond Botanical Gardens and St Lucia's and the world's only driving volcano the Sulphur Springs.

Visit the picturesque little villagesof Chousel and Laborie which are surrounded by spendid vegetation. The Morne Coubaril Estate is also worth a visit.

Don't forget to book with Gateway Villas in any of our two bedroom and above st lucia villas for 7 days and get a free island tour and visit any one of these places now. Give us a call at 1-866-428-3725 or visit our website www.gateway-villas.com and book now.

For all you criket fans, there will be quit alot of action taking place at the Beausejour Cricket Ground in St Lucia for the month of March. Come and support your team in the ODI Series on the 23rd and the 25th March .The matches are always exiting whether you like the game or not ,it's one big party.The best part is that it will be only a 10 to 15 minute walk to the entrance of St Lucia's beautiful stadium once you stay at one of our comfortable Gateway Villas in Cap Estate. Our beautiful St Lucia Villas varies from a one bedroom villas to a four bedroom villas are all nicely furnished in a perfect location with pool and great view points. Free tickets special available if you book 7 nights or more with any of our one bedroom and above villas .Give us a call at 1-866-428-3725 and book now.

St Lucia has the most beautiful places to visit such as our waterfall which is mostly found in the beautiful district of Soufriere. One of the most popular is the Diamond waterfall which you can’t bathe in but there are some mineral pools where you can enjoy a warm bath. The Toraille Falls is also magnificent; you can even find locals there escaping from stressful days to free their minds. It is found on the main road, on your way to the Fond St Jacques rain forest. In St Lucia you can also find the Piton Falls. You can get there when you’re on your way to St Lucia Hilton better known as Jalousie. The water is refreshing no matter what time of day you go there. Make sure you  leave our beautiful St Lucia after visiting the magnificent Waterfalls.

Diamond-waterfalls                        Piton falls                             Toraille Fall                                                       

St. Lucia also known as the ‘Helen of the West Indies’  is one of the world’s most beautiful Caribbean islands. Thanks to the British and French for their piece of interesting history .The entire island of St Lucia is covered up with sites of natures greatest creation, so many interesting  views to choose from; towns, villages, old historic buildings, etc. Be part of our natural and historical tours, like Morne Fortune the battle ground for the French and British, The Magnificent Twin Peaks are one of the St Lucia’s natural features, Gros and Petit Piton made from two volcanic domes that were formed thousands of years ago, The Pigeon Island National Park, The Sulphur Springs is the largest hot spring and stem vent in the Community of Soufriere.

A breathtaking beauty, a family holiday destination and a romantic gateway for honeymooners. With mesmerize attractions for everyone visits, St. Lucia yourself and see why each discovery is exceptional.

Hello to all,

We at Gateway Villas would like to wish all our past and present guests a happy new year! With hurricane Tomas behind us we hope 2011 will be better for St Lucia and St Lucians. No doubt everyone has their stories to share of 2010 but what's life without a story! 

God Bless Everyone.

The management and staff of Gateway Villas are pleased to inform that our donations to a family who lost everything as a result of hurricane Tomas are well under way. Last week we've put together clothing, food and some monetary assistance to one of the families who lost their homes in Fond St. Jacques. Our donations will keep pouring in to this family this coming week.

It was only this week, nearly 3 weeks after the hurricane, the family was able to begin clean up of their home, since water was limited in that area. We will try our best to source some furniture or home electronic items to put some kind of normalcy back in their life.   

Even though the north of St Lucia is back to normal with tourist arrivals resuming, families in Soufriere are still picking up the pieces.   

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St. Lucia introduces its first casino in January 2011 as an effort to jump start Caribbean island's tourism. Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/wireStory?id=11950600