Marigot Bay. A protected haven on the west coast of Saint Lucia, perfect for boaters and birdlife. This island oasis was called “the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean” by James Michener and has been used as a tropical location in movies like Pirates of the Caribbean and Dr. Doolittle.
One road descends down a volcanic ridge into a charming one-lane village. Gingerbread houses and restaurants line the street on the way to the main feature: the ferry terminal.
You'll need to move quickly to catch a ride on the open bed boat. There are no roads to the other side of the bay, so everyone, from workers to tourists hops aboard for the two-minute crossing.
On the other side of the bay, a palm studded spit juts out in to the harbor providing further protection. If you were fighting the British, you might just tuck your warship into this elbow of sand. If you were on vacation, rum shacks and bead shops are all that you might need for a day away. Rainy season means it's usually somewhere and today it is somewhere across the sea. From a chaise you can watch storm clouds stack safely in the distance. Cumulous only adds to the idyllic beauty and saturated sunset. At the last moment a globe of sun peaks out and up in a glorious show of gold and amber.
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