Travel Posh

If the smell of sumptuous Caribbean delights and the best of handpicked wines drives you crazy then the St Lucia food and rum festival is for you. With some of the best chefs, wine and rum connoisseurs, mixologists, food critics and music fans, this food festival is surely going to be a gourmet’s delight.

Some absolutely mouth watering delicacies from a few of the most celebrated across the world and 40 of the finest rums hand picked from the region are some of the few highs of this extravaganza. Rodney Bay Village stands to be the proud host of this absolutely exclusive and one of its kind food fiestas.

The festival will be held from Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th January 2009. If you are looking for some out of the box fun then make sure that you hit the festival on the first two days. The initial two days of the fest offer you a luxury trip on a rum sponsored boat along the coast of St Lucia. Tantalize your taste buds with a lunch at the Ti Kaye and Ladera resorts or simply catch up with the splendid views of the magnificent twin peaks of the Pitons.

Located near the Reduit Beach, the social hub of the island you would be spoilt for choice with an abundant range of shops, galleries and restaurants on offer. And if you are looking for some adventure, you have that too. Try zip-wiring through the lush rainforest, horse-riding on the beach, a round of golf, or deep sea diving. This food festival is surely going to be one of its kinds. So you know where to head next January.

For more information on the Rum & Food Festival, visit www.foodandrumfestival.com.