James Crockett, from our supplier Jus’ Sail, says don’t discount the hurricane season: “My favourite season for sailing and kite surfing is the winter around Feb when the skies tend to be clearer and the breeze is constant and cooling; late Jan - late April is usually the driest part of the year. As rainfall is low, the river run off tends to be less, so visibility for diving and snorkelling is better as well. However, May-Nov you can get some very competitive prices, especially on accommodation. You stand a higher chance of rain, especially from Aug-Nov, but most days are still perfectly enjoyable. Yes, its hurricane season, but mostly a passing tropical wave will appear every couple of weeks with some heavy rain before quickly passing on over. You can be fortunate and get perfect weather in the summer, or you can have some bad luck and get some days of rain, but rarely will it ruin your trip unless you have come for a purely beach and sun holiday.”

The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival
This ten-day festival takes place early each May to showcase homegrown talent as well as artists from across the globe. While the main stage is located on the gorgeous Pigeon Island, other events take place around Saint Lucia and these fringe events encompass a variety of musical styles from Kweyol folk to flamenco and reggae.