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Which is better Belize or St. Lucia?

Lucia has the prettier beaches; Belize the best snorkeling/diving. St. Lucia offers the more traditional Caribbean vacation; Belize offers the jungle. Both places have their share of crime though St.



The "better" destination depends on whether you prefer adventure or romance. Belize is the choice for adventurers and divers; it boasts the world's second-largest barrier reef and ancient Mayan ruins hidden in dense jungles. It has a more laid-back, "unplugged" vibe. St. Lucia, conversely, is the quintessential honeymoon destination, famous for its dramatic, lush Pitons (volcanic spires) and high-end luxury resorts with "three-wall" rooms. While Belize offers world-class snorkeling and cave tubing, St. Lucia offers breathtaking hiking, volcanic mud baths, and a more "polished" Caribbean aesthetic. If you want a "rugged" experience with a mix of Central American culture and Caribbean sea, go to Belize. If you want a dramatic, postcard-perfect landscape with sophisticated dining and infinity pools, St. Lucia is the winner.

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We love St. Lucia. It has literally everything you could possibly want from a vacation, including gorgeous beaches, great views, and friendly people. The island is 70% lush rainforest and mountains, so it will feel more like Hawaii than the Caribbean.

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St. Barts is one of the most beautiful and safest islands in the Caribbean. The pleasing backdrop has made it a favorite for luxurious resorts and vacation experiences, leading it to be considered a playground for the rich and famous.

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Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico are all considered least safe Caribbean Islands to visit.

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Lucia during mid-April to June or October to November (shoulder seasons) to avoid crowds. Mid-April to June is the better shoulder season for good, dry weather. The worst times to visit St. Lucia are the months of August, September, or October – the rainiest period of the year here with increased hurricane risk.

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The official hurricane season is July to November, and although the risk of hurricanes is very small, there are also tropical storms in the Caribbean region in this period. April and May are often great times to visit as prices are much lower than earlier in the year but the weather is still very similar.

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The people there are very friendly, just as friendly as Jamaicans. From what we've been told, St. Lucia is much safer for the traveler than Jamaica.

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Saint Lucia is renowned across the Caribbean for her exotic rhythms and flavors; her nightlife is an experience that is not to be missed.

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A Saint Lucia vacation may just be the perfect Hawaii alternative for people who want a vacation that's a mixture of luxurious and laid back. You can have the best of both worlds on this island which offers a range of accommodation from modest villas to elegant resorts.

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Haiti remains the poorest country in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region and among the poorest countries in the world.

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