Fodor's In Focus Barbados & St. Lucia

Wake up in a tropical paradise and gaze out over a turquoise sea on a quick getaway to Barbados or St. Lucia. This handy InFocus guide shares the features of a Fodor's Gold Guide, but in a smaller, more portable trim size.

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Known for its sophisticated resorts, British style, and warm inviting hospitality, Barbados is an island of broad vistas, sweeping seascapes, and acres of sugar cane. Mountainous St. Lucia is covered by rainforest that makes it one of the greenest islands in the Caribbean, and it also has vibrant coral reefs that draw scuba divers from all over the world. The two islands offer both all-inclusive and regular resorts and are linked by frequent air service, making the short hop in about 20 minutes.