Staycation Heats Up Summer 2014

STAYCATION HEATS UP SUMMER 2014

‘Hotels, spas and leading attractions offer exciting deals’

Saint Lucia (July 18, 2014) – As the 2014 sizzling summer of deals continue on ‘Simply Beautiful’ Saint Lucia, island temperatures are expected to rise even further as the hottest summer campaign STAYCATION, ignites the months of July, August and September.

Already offering amazing promotional packages, dozens of hotels, spas and the most exciting tours and attractions on island are going one step further announcing unbeatable tailor-made packages under the Staycation promotion.

The unique promotion, geared predominantly for nationals, allow islanders to sample the warmth and internationally recognized ‘excellence of service’ delivered by award winning resorts across Saint Lucia, at the best prices compared to any other time in the year.

The annual summer promotion continues to grow in popularity and will again include spa treatments at some of the island’s leading spa facilities. Notable specials include hotel stays starting from US$40 per night per room and discounts on popular tours and attractions. Some incredible all-inclusive deals also form part of the promotion.

“It is noteworthy to see the excitement amongst the hotels, sites, attractions and spas to the program as we work together to offer this exciting summer promotion.  The fact that more and more of our tourism partners are eager to participate in the promotion is testament to their success and the value they place on the on-island clientele,” says Tourism Director Louis Lewis.

Meantime, Summerlicious, a program conceptualized by the St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA), will expose locals and visitors alike to the amazing diversity of Saint Lucian cuisine as influenced by Afro, European, French and Caribbean heritage.

Summerlicious features reduced prix fixe (fixed price) lunch and dinner summer menus at some of the finest restaurants island-wide. Patrons can sample a two course lunch for EC$42-$65 and a three course dinner from EC$60-$145.

A complete listing of Staycation/Summerlicious partners can be found in the weekend edition of the Star newspapers and online atwww.saintlucianow.com & www.stlucia.org

For more information about the island of Saint Lucia call 1-800 456-3984, or 1-888 4STLUCIA or visit www.saintlucianow.com

About Saint Lucia

One of the Windward Islands of the West Indies’ Lesser Antilles, Saint Lucia (pronounced Saint LOO-sha) is nestled halfway down the Eastern Caribbean archipelago. The “Helen of the West Indies,” Saint Lucia is known for its natural beauty and diverse attractions, including the signature Piton Mountains – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a tropical rainforest and one of the world’s few drive-in volcanoes. Culturally rich offerings include the bustling marketplace in the capital of Castries, quaint fishing villages along the coastline, and the annual Saint Lucia Jazz festival. Saint Lucia’s wide range of accommodations includes world-class five-star resorts, all-inclusive resorts, intimate inns and value-oriented properties. Saint Lucia also is home to world class cruise and yachting facilities.