In the shadow of the Pitons, St Lucia's twin volcanic spires, Anse Chastanet's reef begins a few fin-kicks from the dark golden sand and drops away in tiers of sponge and coral patrolled by trumpetfish and turtles. The marine reserve status shows underwater. It's attached to a famously romantic resort, but the beach — like all in St Lucia — is public. Snorkel the morning, then climb Gros Piton to earn dinner.
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