ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010
ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 - Destination Profile
Its culture is an interesting and attractive blend of French, British and African influences, in fact the British and French fought for control for over 150 years earning the island the name ‘Helen of the West Indies’, a reference to the mythical Helen of Troy.
St Lucia is famous for its two towering volcanic cones on the southwest coast, Gros Piton and Petit Piton, which remain navigation aids for sailors and are regarded as one of the Caribbean’s most famous landmarks. Other attractions worthy of a visit include Sulphur Springs, the world’s only drive-in volcano, the Botanical Gardens and Pigeon Island National Park which is home to Fort Rodney, an old British military base.
However you choose to spend your free time, you’ll find that the St Lucians are warmly welcoming to visitors and love nothing more than to talk about cricket.
A former British colony, Barbados has a fascinating dual heritage. Its Englishness is evident in the stone-built Anglican churches and Saturday race meetings and its African roots are expressed through its compelling music and dance.
And, in common with St Lucia, the Barbadians love their cricket and are never short of an opinion that they are happy to share with you over a rum or two. It’s all part of the fun and, as a fellow cricket fan, you’ll be welcomed as one of the family.
The Spirit of Barbados
St Lucia
Its culture is an interesting and attractive blend of French, British and African influences, in fact the British and French fought for control for over 150 years earning the island the name ‘Helen of the West Indies’, a reference to the mythical Helen of Troy.
St Lucia is famous for its two towering volcanic cones on the southwest coast, Gros Piton and Petit Piton, which remain navigation aids for sailors and are regarded as one of the Caribbean’s most famous landmarks. Other attractions worthy of a visit include Sulphur Springs, the world’s only drive-in volcano, the Botanical Gardens and Pigeon Island National Park which is home to Fort Rodney, an old British military base.
However you choose to spend your free time, you’ll find that the St Lucians are warmly welcoming to visitors and love nothing more than to talk about cricket.
Barbados
A former British colony, Barbados has a fascinating dual heritage. Its Englishness is evident in the stone-built Anglican churches and Saturday race meetings and its African roots are expressed through its compelling music and dance.
And, in common with St Lucia, the Barbadians love their cricket and are never short of an opinion that they are happy to share with you over a rum or two. It’s all part of the fun and, as a fellow cricket fan, you’ll be welcomed as one of the family.
The Spirit of Barbados
