As the nation of Saint Lucia celebrates today, hopefully many of us are taking a moment for some introspection. What does it really mean to be “independent” and can we in​​ Saint Lucia claim it in more than just name? Cambridge Dictionary says Independence is “Freedom from being governed or ruled by any other country”. But we still recognise HRH as our Head of State, and as we have recently been forced to realise, our laws apparently may still be overthrown by those of our old Colonial masters. These two technicalities aside, do we not need to consider Independence in a wider context? We rely ..read more

Can you be an “Ethical Tourist”? Tourism provides about one-fourth of all jobs in Jamaica. Christal Erwin, Author provided Renée Landell, Royal Holloway University of London Descriptions of the Caribbean have long reduced the region to the luring trinity of sun, sea and sand in order to market it as the ideal holiday destination. The splendour of its rainforests and the aquatic hues of its coral reefs are undeniably beautiful. But Caribbean islands are also home to people, animals and other non-human species whose complex histories have been shaped by exploitative tourism. In the west, the ide ..read more

Every Tuesday from November 3rd TUI will fly from UK to Saint Lucia Published on September 25, 2020 by Saint Lucia Tourism Authority TUI resumes flights from UK to Saint Lucia – now you can travel to saint lucia UK carrier Tui Airways begins its winter weekly direct flight from London Gatwick to Hewanorra International Airport on November 3, 2020.     Along with the four BA flights, the Tuesday departure increases ease of access from the UK with five flights a week. This comes at a time when Saint Lucia has been commended as one of the safest destinations for winter sun d ..read more

Great! You’re here! Get ready to try our delicious Ripe Breadfruit Citrus Cake recipe! This ripe breadfruit cake will wow any cake fan! With hints of citrus and nutmeg, it makes a perfect accompaniment for tea, coffee or a mid-morning break and if you’re looking for a conversation starter! You need look no further! Not only is breadfruit only just creeping into many people’s ingredient-radar, using ripe breadfruit is even more exciting as many people don’t realise a soft ripe breadfruit is still perfectly edible – but has now become a dessert course ingredient! Eating ripe breadfruit is not ex ..read more

In a world that has in so many ways been forced to stand still, St Lucia, our small, beautiful island in the Caribbean, is looking for ways to push forward. The Corona virus has brought struggles and stress across the world, but particularly to Saint Lucia as we are so reliant on tourism and many people are unable to work while most hotels remain closed and flights are scarce. But some of us are also looking at this as an opportunity for some much needed change. Reaching out to the Digital Nomad community Saint Lucia’s tourism industry has long been in need of an overhaul and we’d like to push ..read more

Caribbean seamoss is full of dietary fibers, and is low in lipid content with lots of macro-minerals (Na, K, Ca and Mg) and trace minerals (Fe, Zn, Cu, Se and I). It’s a great ingredient for easily adding minerals and vitamins to a healthy diet and is especially good as a vegan ingredients or for vegetarian diet – simple to use for many recipes. Many natural health practitioners encourage including seamoss and other seaweeds as part of a healthy diet. It is said to, among other things support a healthy thyroid system,  improved immunity  healthy digestive systems stronger joints, an ..read more

Press Release:- Following a reassessment of travel protocols based on market conditions, The Government of Saint Lucia will introduce several new and updated protocols for arrivals from July 9, 2020. Travelers will be required to obtain a negative PCR (Polymerized Chain Reaction) test within seven days of travel unless they are arriving from countries in the Travel Bubble designated by the Government of Saint Lucia.  Saint Lucia is constantly updating travel protocols Visitors traveling only from destinations that have zero or a low instance of COVID-19 cases will be exempt from the ..read more

Saint Lucia reopens to tourism Destination Announces Phased Approach, Planned Protocols and COVID-19 Certification for Hotels The Government of Saint Lucia has announced a phased approach to reopening the island’s tourism sector in a responsible fashion, beginning June 4, 2020. The strategy, which was unveiled by Minister of Tourism Dominic Fedee, protects nationals and visitors from the threat of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) through advance testing; daily screening and monitoring of staff and visitors; sanitization at various points throughout the travelers’ journey; an ..read more

Papaya, or pawpaw as many of us call it, is a delicious fruit that is most often eaten raw and fresh. Caribbean food is ever-evolving and we are happy to share with you our recipes as we get creative with local ingredients! ready to bake! Papaya Pie here we come!!! If you have an idea for a recipe you’d like us to find for you – just ask! You can leave a comment below or use our Contact Us form. And make sure you’re subscribed as we will be rolling out lots more recipes and insider tips on visiting the Eastern Caribbean – sign up here Read on for some delicious fun! Feel free to ask any questi ..read more

Fluffy Moist Coconut Papaya Cupcakes A delicious guaranteed hit of a recipe, using a mix of regular flour and non-grain flours. Moist, delicious, with just the right amount of sweetness, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit! 1 cup All purpose flour 1/2 cup Breadfruit flour (substitute Sweet Potato flour) 1/2 cup Plantain flour (substitute Makaboo flour) 1 tsp Baking soda 1/2 tsp Baking powder 1/4 tsp Salt 1 cup Light brown sugar 2 large Eggs 1/2 cup Light oil (Sunflower or Coconut Oil – minus 2 Tbs ) 2 tbsp Butter 1/4 cup Coconut milk (try to get organic without additives) 1 tsp Vanilla 6 oz ..read more