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And the winner of the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2019 Is…
BY SIMONE J. SMITH
For many people living around the world, vacationing is imperative because it has always been a great way to de-stress, and leave thoughts of work, personal problems, and regular routines behind. It is why the Caribbean has become so popular for those travelers who want to experience a little bit of fun, and a lot of culture.
So, it is about that time for you; you need to get away for a little bit, but where are you going to go? Toronto Caribbean Newspaper has decided to help our readers out by offering a Winter Wish List, which will bring the best in travel suggestions, wedding destinations, family vacations ideas, and solo getaways. To start our Winter Wish List, we would like to present to you St. Lucia (St. LOO-sha , not St. LOO-see-a).
Saint Lucia was first known a “Louanalao” by the Arawak Indians in 200 AD meaning “Island of the Iguanas,” and then “Hewanorra,” in 800 AD, just after the Carib Indians arrived. The Caribs lived on Saint Lucia until the 1600s when settlers attempted to take control of the island to boost European trade. During colonialism, the Caribs fought for their island, but to no avail. A pirate named François Le Clerc, used Pigeon Island (just north of the island) to attack Spanish ships in the 1500s, and finally colonized the Caribs. Despite it’s past, Pigeon Island is now a National Landmark with historic sites and museums to enthral those who visit.
Saint Lucia has become popular for couples that are planning to get married and are looking for a honeymoon destination. Saint Lucia has won the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination Award ten times, with their most recent win in 2018. Close your eyes and imagine what it would be like to get married with a waterfall as a backdrop; how about getting married barefoot, with your feet in soft sand, looking at crystal clear waters, and a perfect horizon. The options in Saint Lucia are endless with majestic parks, historical churches, luxurious resorts, and many other attractive venues to choose from.
It is one of the many reasons why Saint Lucia has been nominated by the World Travel Awards for four global titles that could see the island being named the best among the world’s leading travel destinations. The World Travel Awards is the most prestigious, comprehensive and sought-after awards programme in the global travel and tourism industry, which is why it is an accolade which many travel destinations strive to achieve. This award offers not only global recognition, but also showcases the destinations attractions, and culture, which will encourage travelers to take a second look. In the 26th annual World Travel Awards (WTA), Saint Lucia will vie for the titles of:
- World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2019
- World’s Leading Island Destination 2019
- World’s Leading Wedding Destination 2019
- World’s Most Romantic Destination 2019
Now it is your turn. Voting for your favourite destination pick in the WTA categories is open and runs until midnight on October 20th, 2019. The global community is invited to vote so encourage friends and family members to take part, as the nominee gaining the most votes in a category will be named the winner of that category. The red-carpet World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony will take place on November 28th, 2019 at Royal Opera House Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
If you are a proud Saint Lucian, here is an opportunity to support your island, and prove to the world why Saint Lucia is one of the best islands to visit in the Caribbean. Visit https://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote-for-quito&action=login and place your vote. May the best destinations win.