As the world adjusts to the new reality of life under self-quarantine in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) is inviting consumers to escape virtually to the island through a new social media series.
‘7 Minutes in Saint Lucia,’ now airing twice per week on Instagram, allows viewers to “visit” from comfort of their homes to discover yoga and meditation at the Pitons, make a tropical cocktail; or cook an authentic Saint Lucian dish with Chef Shorne Benjamin.
“By creating the ‘7 Minutes in Saint Lucia’ social media series, our aim is to virtually share Saint Lucian culture and natural beauty in an authentic way while people stay safe at home, to keep in touch with future visitors and our valued travel agents – hopefully providing a bright spot in their days,” said tourism minister Dominic Fedee.
To make the live stream more interactive, viewers are encouraged to participate by commenting and using the hashtag #7MinutesinSaintLucia to suggest future topics.
At the designated times, viewers should go to the @TravelSaintLucia Instagram page and click the top of the feed with a play button and colourful ring around it to join the live broadcast. The session will also be available via links on Facebook at /TravelSaintLucia and Twitter @TravelStLucia.
The current live stream schedule includes:
SAINT LUCIAN FLAVOUR COOKING CLASS – Tues. March 31, 11-11:07 a.m. EDT: International Saint Lucian chef Shorne Benjamin @chefshorne hosts a virtual cooking class filled with local flavours and guides viewers step-by-step through a delicious local dish.
LIVE DJ PARTY – Thurs. April 2, 5-6 p.m. EDT: Live virtual dance session with one of the hottest disc jockeys in Saint Lucia, Hollywood HP.
BEACHY, BREEZY MEDITATION – Tues. April 7, 11-11:07 a.m. EDT:
Live guided meditation from the beach.
Additional planned activities in the series include a breath of fresh air hike at Tet Paul Nature Trail, guided meditation amidst the Saint Lucian landscape, cocktail crafting with local rum, cocoa tea making with a local chef and lessons about wellness benefits of plants from a local herbalist.
