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June, 2004 marks a special anniversary for the small, little-known Caribbean island of St Lucia: it was when UNESCO named St Lucia's Pitons Management Area (PMA) a World Heritage Site. The 3000 hectare refuge protects coral reefs that are home to 170 species of fish and 60 varieties of corals, besides a geothermal field, sulphurous vents and hot springs, and St Lucia's most famous landmarks, the two volcanic spires of the the Piton Peaks.
The Pitons, twin volcanic spires clad in dense, brilliant green rainforest, tower 700 meters above the brilliant onyx Caribbean sea and are iconic symbols of the natural beauty and exotic romanticism of the Caribbean. Almost 150 species of plants can be found on the Pitons, as well as 30 species of bird, and opossums, bats, reptiles, amphibians, and rodents.
The settlement of Soufriere, a colonial-era town on this British protectorate located north of Barbados in the eastern Caribbean, lies at the foot of the Pitons. If you're looking for the classic Caribbean hotel experience, you will find it here. Some hotels are perched on the nearby hillsides, the perfect place to plan a St Lucia wedding. Following an open-air wedding, newlyweds can honeymoon by enjoying swimming in the warm tropical sea a swim and snorkeling and scuba diving with dolphins and turtles, and then enjoying a leisurely hike in the rainforest. The Piton peaks host a variety of microclimates, and once on the summit, the whole of the Caribbean - and the open Atlantic to the east - is in view.
While June is a special anniversary for the Pitons, newlyweds too can can create their own romantic date on the island of St Lucia. Close to nature and close to the sea, this Caribbean island is a little-known but much-appreciated place to plan wedding and exchange vows.
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