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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rachel Sharp

Why this Caribbean island is the perfect place for a female-focused wellness break

St Lucia boasts plenty of stunning views thanks to the abundance of natural beauty - (Getty Images)

St Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman – and true to its name, the island was shaping up to be the perfect place for a female-focused trip.

As I scrambled up and over the rugged rocks of the trail on Pigeon Island, a breeze blew in off the Caribbean Sea, providing welcome respite from the rays of the mid-morning sun and filling the air with the aroma of the wild lemongrass growing on the hills.

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