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Tour #4 - The Rodney Bay & Pigeon Island TourRodney Bay
There are palm trees for shade, white sand for effect and every possible facility, including plenty of shops that rent water-sports gear. This is one of the few beaches that feature parasailing. Windsurfing, sailing, motorized water biking, water-skiing and snorkeling are all available here. Pigeon Island Pigeon Island, a 40-acre islet connected by a causeway to St. Lucia's west coast, is a beautiful nature park which reflects a thousand years of history. Pigeon Island was a Carib settlement, a pirate's hideout and the site of one of the strongest fortifications on St. Lucia. There are marked trails with a number of historical sites, like the remains of an 18th-century British fort and Fort Rodney, where the Admiral for which it is named spied on the French ships from its strategic viewpoint. The famous English admiral used its heights to monitor the French fleet on Martinique. The view was responsible for his devastating defeat of the French fleet in 1782, a battle that cost France the Caribbean.
The Pigeon Island Museum & Interpretive Center, displaying the island's history, is housed in a landmark former British officers' mess building, restored to its 1808 elegance. Through interactive
audio/visual aids and ancient artifacts, visitors learn about the first Carib
Indian settlers and the island's role in the French/British battles during
colonization. A highlight is Admiral Rodney's victory in 1782 at the famous
"Battle of the Saints." The museum opens daily 9:00am to 5:00pm. The Jean-Baptiste Studio: Fine Art on Silk The Jean-Baptiste studio is located on the northern tip of St. Lucia (10 minutes from Rodney Bay) in beautiful Cap Estate where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Jean-Baptiste and his family moved back to St. Lucia in 1995. His work reflects the beauty of the island. His style is fresh, unique, and lures art collectors worldwide. Each piece is hand painted on 100% Chinese silk using water base silk liquid colour and resist. The finished work is water resistant and light fast. His work is in the collections of South Africa's President, Nelson Mandela, Noble Laureate Derek Walcott, USA Secretary of State Colin Powell, Singer/Song writer Paul Simon, CEO of Sandals Gordon Butch Stewart, and many other valued collectors. To date Jean-Baptiste collection consists of limited edition mono prints hand painted on silk. Jean-Baptiste experiments with colour, light, and texture making each piece actually a one-of-a-kind treasure. While in St. Lucia visitors can arrange a private studio showing at Jean-Baptiste's Cap Estate home (450-8000). Sightseeing and Shopping in St. LuciaSt. Lucia demands to be explored. There's basically one main road that circles the entire island, so chances of losing your way are slim indeed. Be prepared for narrow roads, dogleg cruces, hairpin turns and more potholes than you will care for; but be assured the trip is worth every twist and gasp.
A great way to get around St. Lucia during your stay is with Moses, our private taxi driver. Moses has four fun, laid-back tours available. Price: US$125.00 per tour (2 persons). If you plan to buy duty free items at duty free shopping malls such as La Place Carenage, Pointe Seraphine or J. Q. Mall in Rodney Bay, you need to bring you airline ticket and identification. You will be required to show both when making your purchases.
Come and enjoy our beautiful island!
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need more info on St. Lucia. It will be our pleasure to make sure all your questions are answered. We look forward to welcome you to St. Lucia! Your hosts at The Inn On The Bay, Louise et Normand
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Some of the island's major hotels, restaurants and
shops are situated on
this shore, and with good reason. Reduit Beach is nearly perfect. 
The island also has two secluded beaches and is the
major venue of St. Lucia's annual Jazz Festival.
Daniel Gabriel Angelo Jean-Baptiste was born on the
Caribbean island of St. Lucia, in 1963. He moved to Canada in 1978. Jean-Baptiste was
introduced to silk painting during his eight years working in commercial art for
a Toronto display company. In 1988 Jean-Baptiste began his own company, Cobalt
Illustrations producing hand painted silk banners for shopping centers and real
estate developers across Canada.
If you're venturing out on your own, it's a good
idea to bring along your bathing suit, a towel and something to drink. Most of the tour can be done in a full day, but to really enjoy
it, you should split it up over a couple of days or more. Get an early start and
avoid the afternoon heat.
There
really is something for everyone in St. Lucia and it's all yours to enjoy from
The Inn On The Bay. We're sure you'll find
activities and outings that will make your stay a memorable one in every way!
