Travel Blog

The Piton Mountains in St. Lucia are some of the most stunning sights in all of the Caribbean. Their cone-shaped, steep profiles and pointy peaks are truly awe-inspiring, and even a little spine-chilling. It is no surprise that these two volcanic plugs have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Rising abruptly from the Caribbean Sea towards the sky, these majestic formations are also the symbol of St. Lucia. They are depicted on the national flag as two triangles,

Petit Piton on My Mind I was one of those people who decided that my St. Lucia vacation would be incomplete if I didn’t at least try to reach Petit Piton’s pointy tip. So, from the very first day I stepped foot on the island, I started asking for information on how to do that. I knew from all I had read that I would need to hire a local guide to take me up there because the trail was difficult to follow and treacherous. I found very quickly that our resort, along with many o