South of Martinique in the Lesser Antilles lies a British island nation so unique, so paradisiac, you can actually watch a waterfall change from yellow to green to black and back again. A stroll in St. Lucia might bring you to the world’s only “drive-in” volcano, with multi-colored sulfur pools and steam rising from the depths of the Earth. Immerse yourself in rejuvenating mineral baths, relax on gorgeous white-sand beaches, explore underwater shipwrecks, and behold botanical gardens of breathtaking diversity and a pristine rainforest that shelters cascading waterfalls. Maybe you’ll take a break from St. Lucia’s bounty of natural wonders by absorbing 18th-century villages full of gingerbread buildings, shopping duty-free in the vibrant capital city, Castries, and indulging in Creole delicacies. It’s all here, waiting to intoxicate you.

On a historical note, the British and French fought 14 wars over St. Lucia during a 150-year span, inspiring the nickname “Helen of the Caribbean” after Helen of Troy.

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