ST.LUCIA Take a chocolate-making class South America might be the ancestral home of chocolate, but the Caribbean also has a long history of chocolatemaking. Cacao trees only grow in a limited region, around 20° north and south of the Equator. And St Lucia has the perfect growing conditions, with a rich volcanic soil and a tropical climate with plenty of sunshine and rainfall. Hotel Chocolat’s Rabot Hotel* is set in the hills above Soufrière in southwest St Lucia, with panoramic views of the Pitons, the island’s most famous landmark. Chocolate lovers will discover heaven on a tour and chocolate-making class which takes them on a journey from tree to bean to bar. Project Chocolat is a mix of an education centre, shop, bar and restaurant where you can learn about, eat, drink and buy their chocolate. How to get there: The easiest route from the UK to St.Lucia is with British Airways who offer direct flights from London Gatwick. britishairways.com/stlucia Thanks to: Liz Fay at St. Lucia Tourism Authority and Grifco PR for their assistance in planning this visit. Amazing Destinations 57
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